Florida Truck Following Distance
300 feet, but read it right: it only bites when your truck (or a rig towing) is behind ANOTHER truck out on the open road, outside a business or residence district (Fla. Stat. 316.0895(2)). It never stops you from passing and switches off on any lane designated for trucks or slow vehicles. Following a car, or anytime in town or traffic, the rule is reasonable and prudent (316.0895(1)) — a 3-point moving violation.
How much room Florida makes you keep
300 feet, but read it right: it only bites when your truck (or a rig towing) is behind ANOTHER truck out on the open road, outside a business or residence district (Fla. Stat. 316.0895(2)). It never stops you from passing and switches off on any lane designated for trucks or slow vehicles. Following a car, or anytime in town or traffic, the rule is reasonable and prudent (316.0895(1)) — a 3-point moving violation.
The required distance
- Rule: Fixed truck gap
- Gap: 300 feet behind another truck or towing vehicle, outside a business or residence district; switched off on any lane specially designated for trucks or slow-moving vehicles
- Fine: Noncriminal moving violation, 3 points; base fine near $60 plus county court costs, commonly around $120–$165 total (Fla. Stat. 316.0895; 318.18)
Florida Following Distance FAQ
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Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.0895.html. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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