N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1129: Following too closely

§ 1129. Following too closely. (a) The driver of a motor vehicle shall

not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent,

having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon

and the condition of the highway.

(b) The driver of any motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another

vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence

district and which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle

drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave

sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such

space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a motor truck

or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any

like vehicle or other vehicle.

(c) Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business

or residence district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing

other vehicles shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between

each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other

vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision

shall not apply to funeral processions.