Questione giuridica chiave
Whether following another vehicle at 100 km/h with a 7–10 m gap on the motorway constitutes a serious traffic offense under Art. 16c para. 1 let. a LCR.
Decisione estratta
Yes. The gap corresponded to about 0.36 seconds, far below the prudential distance required; this was a serious violation even in favorable traffic conditions.
Motivazione estratta
The court relied on the concrete distance, speed, and duration, and on prior case law defining serious tailgating by very short time intervals. High speed increases braking distance and simultaneous braking cannot be assumed.