Oklahoma Truck Following Distance
300 feet. If your truck runs more than six tires on the road, you can't close within 300 feet of another 6+-tire truck except to pass (47 O.S. 11-310(c)) — and that one has no city exception, it applies everywhere, not just out on the open road. Behind a car or in traffic, the rule is reasonable and prudent (11-310(a)), which is what a trooper writes for tailgating: roughly $100 and 2 points on a first ticket.
How much room Oklahoma makes you keep
300 feet. If your truck runs more than six tires on the road, you can't close within 300 feet of another 6+-tire truck except to pass (47 O.S. 11-310(c)) — and that one has no city exception, it applies everywhere, not just out on the open road. Behind a car or in traffic, the rule is reasonable and prudent (11-310(a)), which is what a trooper writes for tailgating: roughly $100 and 2 points on a first ticket.
The required distance
- Rule: Fixed truck gap
- Gap: 300 feet behind another truck — any vehicle with more than six tires on the road — except when passing; applies everywhere, no business/residence-district limit. Separate 200-foot minimum in a caravan or motorcade.
- Fine: Misdemeanor; about $20 to $100 fine on a first offense (more for repeats) plus court costs, and 2 points on your Oklahoma driving record.
Oklahoma 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 Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it.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.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=82288. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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