What is the penalty for 14-240(a) following too closely?

What is the penalty for 14-240(a) following too closely?

• A. $117
• B. Misdemeanor summons
• C. $137
• D. $158 first offense

Answer: (C)

Following too closely is a traffic infraction, punished by a fixed monetary penalty defined in the statute. For a first offense under 14-240(a), the penalty is $137. That fixed amount is why this option is the best choice—the statute specifies the exact fine level for a first offense.

The other ideas don’t fit because a misdemeanor summons would imply a criminal charge, which isn’t how this infraction is typically processed. The remaining dollar amounts correspond to different penalties or offenses, not the first-offense amount set by 14-240(a).