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California · State statute violation

CVC-21704

Following too closely

Following certain commercial vehicles closer than 300 feet (does not apply during overtaking/passing, on multi-lane roads, or in business/residential districts)

Min fine

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Max fine

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CSA points

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Statute text

You must not follow the vehicles listed below any closer than 300 feet.

Source: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/web/eng_pdf/comlhdbk.pdf

F-LAW-018

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Educational reference. Not legal advice. Penalty estimates compiled from public state DMV schedules and FMCSA SMS data; outcomes depend on jurisdiction, prior record, and counsel.