Questão jurídica principal
Whether the appellant's tailgating constituted a grave traffic offense under the Road Traffic Act
Decisão extraída
The conduct qualified as a grave offense because the 0.47-second gap at 112 km/h was far below prudential standards and created a serious danger.
Fundamentação extraída
The court relied on the short time/distance gap, the high speed, the motorway overtaking lane, and dense traffic. Lack of accident, good vehicle condition, or short duration did not negate the serious risk.