What are the laws about following too closely (tailgating)?

In New Hampshire, it is illegal to tailgate, a driving behavior also called “following too closely.” According to state law, all drivers must maintain a safe distance between their vehicles and the vehicles in front of them. This means that drivers must keep a safe distance based on the speed they are traveling and the traffic conditions around them. The law does not specify an exact distance that drivers must keep, but drivers must always be able to stop in time to avoid an accident. Tailgating is a dangerous and aggressive driving behavior, and can result in serious or fatal injuries. If a police officer observes a person tailgating, they may issue a citation. Penalties for tailgating can include fines, license suspension, and jail time. In order to avoid tailgating, drivers should allow room for their vehicle to stop safely in case of an unexpected emergency. Drivers should be aware of their surroundings, stay at speed limit, keep a safe following distance, and use their turn signals. Tailgating is not only unsafe and illegal, it also leads to increased road rage and can lead to dangerous conflicts between drivers.

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