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Originally Posted by zilo
Tassief100.....
I have been to court, in Victoria, and have witnessed first hand the judgement by a magistrate that 3 car lengths not being observed is "following too closely"on the eastern freeway in Melbourne.
It is discretionary by the magistrate....but I never heard him suggest a minimum of 12 car lengths....(or 20 car lengths as Prydey drives...  )
1 demerit point.
That is the basis of fact that I rely on....not urban myths .
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/lice...merit-offences
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Below quote & link from Vicroads website.
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safe...e-driving-tips
Following distance
Judging distance and speed can deteriorate with age and older people may take longer to react. So always keep a safe distance from the car in front.
Under normal conditions, on most roads and highways, you should try to have a two second gap between your car and the car in front where possible.
The way to work this out is to pick a solid object beside the road, and count two second from the time the car in front passes it. If you’ve reached the object within two seconds you’re too close.
The two second gap should be extended to four seconds in the following situations:
- at night or in poor light
- bad weather conditions such as rain or fog
- when you are tired
- when your vehicle is heavy and can’t stop as quickly
- when you are towing
- when you are unsure of the road.