ASK A COP — How close is too close when tailgating?

ASK A COP — How close is too close when tailgating?

Trina from Nederland asks: My husband is a habitual tailgater. If he wants to pass another vehicle on the highway, he gets too close to them to intimidate the other driver to move over. Did I mention he drives a big truck? This has me pulling my hair out. How close can you be to a vehicle before you violate the driving too close law? Answer: You are correct. Your husband’s driving behavior on the highways where the speed limits are higher is ver…