A bill for an act relating to reasonable and prudent following distances while a person is operating a motor vehicle, and making penalties applicable.

HF 770 sets specific minimum following distances for drivers based on highway speed limits: 50 feet at 35 mph or slower, 100 feet for 35-55 mph, 150 feet for 55-65 mph, and 200 feet for speeds over 65 mph. The bill directly affects all drivers operating vehicles in the same lane and direction, requiring them to maintain these distances under clear conditions. Violations remain a $135 scheduled violation, but additional penalties apply if the violation causes serious injury ($500 fine or 90-day license suspension) or death ($1,000 fine or 180-day suspension). The law amends existing traffic rules to replace vague "reasonable and prudent" standards with clear, speed-based distance requirements.