Mississippi Truck Following Distance
300 feet behind another truck. Out on the open road, outside a business or residence district, a motor truck can't follow within 300 feet of another motor truck (Miss. Code 63-3-619(2)) — but not on a lane specially designated for trucks, and passing is still allowed. Behind a car or in traffic, the reasonable-and-prudent rule governs (63-3-619(1)); that's the tailgating ticket, up to $100 on a first offense (63-9-11).
How much room Mississippi makes you keep
300 feet behind another truck. Out on the open road, outside a business or residence district, a motor truck can't follow within 300 feet of another motor truck (Miss. Code 63-3-619(2)) — but not on a lane specially designated for trucks, and passing is still allowed. Behind a car or in traffic, the reasonable-and-prudent rule governs (63-3-619(1)); that's the tailgating ticket, up to $100 on a first offense (63-9-11).
The required distance
- Rule: Fixed truck gap
- Gap: 300 feet behind another motor truck, outside a business or residence district; does not apply on a lane specially designated for trucks; does not prevent overtaking and passing.
- Fine: Misdemeanor; fine up to $100 on a first offense (up to $200 second, $500 third within a year) plus court costs (Miss. Code 63-9-11).
Mississippi 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 Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it.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://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-63/chapter-3/article-13/section-63-3-619/. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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