Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
\ SECTION 1. Section 56-5-1930 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 56-5-1930.
(a)(A) The
driver operator 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)(B)
The driver operator of any
truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle when traveling
upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district and
which is following another 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 truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from
overtaking and passing any vehicle or combination of
vehicles.
(c)(C)
Motor vehicles being driven
operated 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.
(D) This
section does not apply to the operator of any non-leading
vehicle travelling in a procession of vehicles if the speed of
each vehicle is automatically coordinated."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. \
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.