§ 71.096 FOLLOWING VEHICLE TOO CLOSELY.
   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 the vehicles and the traffic upon and conditions of the street or highway.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-710) (1999 Code, § 71.096) Penalty, see § 71.999