TailgatingIceland

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Iceland. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Iceland

1. Tailgating

Tailgating means driving too closely behind another vehicle without leaving enough distance to react and stop safely if the vehicle ahead slows down or stops suddenly. The safe following distance depends on factors such as speed, road conditions, weather and visibility.

Drivers should leave sufficient space between their vehicle and the vehicle ahead and increase that distance in rain, snow, fog or other conditions that increase stopping distance.

When should you increase your following distance?

You should increase the distance in conditions such as rain, snow, ice, fog, darkness or poor road surfaces and whenever visibility or tyre grip is reduced.

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 7, 11 and 13; international framework subject to national law

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237; national guidance example

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, Annex 1, section A, surface, gradient, wind and other hazards; sign-system reference