Nebraska Truck Following Distance

100 feet is the number, but only in a convoy: when you're pulling a trailer or combination on the open road behind another rig pulling one, don't close inside 100 feet, and leave room for a car to pass (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,140(2)). Behind a car or in town it's reasonable and prudent (subsec. 1). That's the tailgating ticket, a traffic infraction up to $100 plus a point. Passing is always allowed.

Truck ruleFixed truck gap

Required gap100 feet behind another truck or combination outside a business or residential district

FineTraffic infraction — first offense a fine up to $100, rising to $200 then $300 on repeats within a year

StatuteNeb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,140 — general standard (subsec. 1); 100-foot convoy minimum for combinations (subsec. 2)

A detail here is flagged medium confidence — confirm with the state statute before you rely on it.

01 The rule

How much room Nebraska makes you keep

02 The gap

The required distance

Rule: Fixed truck gap
Gap: 100 feet behind another truck or combination outside a business or residential district (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,140(2)). Behind a car or in town, reasonable and prudent.
Fine: Traffic infraction — first offense a fine up to $100, rising to $200 then $300 on repeats within a year (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-689), plus a point on your license under the § 60-4,182 point system (exact ticketed amount court-set).

Nebraska Following Distance FAQ

How much following distance must a truck keep in Nebraska?

Nebraska sets a specific gap: 100 feet behind another truck or combination outside a business or residential district (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,140(2)). Behind a car or in town, reasonable and prudent.. 100 feet is the number, but only in a convoy: when you're pulling a trailer or combination on the open road behind another rig pulling one, don't close inside 100 feet, and leave room for a car to pass.

What is the required gap in Nebraska?

100 feet behind another truck or combination outside a business or residential district (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,140(2)). Behind a car or in town, reasonable and prudent.

What is the following-too-closely fine in Nebraska?

Traffic infraction — first offense a fine up to $100, rising to $200 then $300 on repeats within a year (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-689), plus a point on your license under the § 60-4,182 point system (exact ticketed amount court-set).

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 Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it.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://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=60-6,140. See our Terms & Disclaimer.

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