Cal. VEH § 21706
This is the official text of Cal. VEH § 21706, part of California’s Vehicle Code — governs traffic laws, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration.
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Official statutory text
No motor vehicle, except an authorized emergency vehicle, shall follow within 300 feet of any authorized emergency vehicle being operated under the provisions of Section 21055.
This section shall not apply to a police or traffic officer when serving as an escort within the purview of Section 21057.
This section shall not apply to a police or traffic officer when serving as an escort within the purview of Section 21057.
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