Wyoming Truck Following Distance
No fixed feet. Outside a business or residence district, any vehicle following another must leave room for a passing car to merge back in (W.S. 31-5-210(b)) — a convoy gap, not a set distance, and it never blocks you from passing. Behind a car or in town the rule is reasonable and prudent (31-5-210(a)), enforced by the CDL seconds gap of 7-plus seconds at highway speed. Following too closely is a misdemeanor, roughly $85 to $100.
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How much room Wyoming makes you keep
No fixed feet. Outside a business or residence district, any vehicle following another must leave room for a passing car to merge back in (W.S. 31-5-210(b)) — a convoy gap, not a set distance, and it never blocks you from passing. Behind a car or in town the rule is reasonable and prudent (31-5-210(a)), enforced by the CDL seconds gap of 7-plus seconds at highway speed. Following too closely is a misdemeanor, roughly $85 to $100.
The required distance
- Rule: Gap between trucks
- Gap: No fixed feet — outside town leave room for a passing car to merge; otherwise reasonable and prudent
- Fine: Misdemeanor, roughly $85 to $100 on the circuit-court bond schedule
Wyoming 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 Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it.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/wyoming/title-31/chapter-5/article-2/section-31-5-210/. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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