663 (H.B. (2) another reasonable and safe speed because of wet or inclement weather. (b) If a county road outside the state highway system is located within 500 feet of a public or private elementary or secondary school, an open-enrollment charter school, or an institution of higher education that is not in a municipality, the commissioners court of the county, on request of the governing body of a school or institution of higher education, shall hold a public hearing at least once each calendar year to consider the prima facie speed limit on the road near the school or institution of higher education. As drivers, we have a duty to uphold all applicable traffic laws and operate our vehicles safely. (5) to a railroad track used exclusively for industrial switching purposes in a business district. Sept. 1, 2003. (2) a vehicle owned by a commercial establishment that is parked on the street adjacent to where the establishment is located. September 1, 2011. Not more than one person for each residence may sign the petition, and each person signing must be at least 18 years of age. 1080, Sec. 87 (S.B. Action Date Notice; Texas Admin Code Ch. 545.4251. (b) An operator on a single-lane or two-lane street or roadway who approaches an intersection that is not controlled by an official traffic-control device and that is located on a divided highway or on a street or roadway divided into three or more marked traffic lanes: (1) shall stop, yield, and grant immediate use of the intersection to a vehicle on the other street or roadway that is within the intersection or approaching the intersection in such proximity as to be a hazard; and. This subsection does not apply to a funeral procession. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. (f) The department shall develop and implement an educational program to encourage the wearing of safety belts and to emphasize: (1) the effectiveness of safety belts and other restraint devices in reducing the risk of harm to passengers in motor vehicles; and. This subsection does not apply to a person licensed by the Federal Communications Commission while operating a radio frequency device other than a wireless communication device. (a) The Texas Transportation Commission may designate a highway or separate roadway under the jurisdiction of the commission for one-way traffic and shall erect appropriate signs giving notice of the designation. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 265 (H.B. (a) In this section: (1) "Hands-free device" has the meaning assigned by Section 545.425. Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. BUSES TO STOP AT ALL RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS. June 19, 2015. June 20, 2003. 128 (H.B. (A) has been issued a permit under Subchapter C, Chapter 2308, Occupations Code; and. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. June 20, 2003. 1111 (H.B. In this situation, the truck driver failed to take the necessary evasive action, causing an accident that would have otherwise been preventable. An operator may not turn the vehicle to move in the opposite direction when approaching a curve or the crest of a grade if the vehicle is not visible to the operator of another vehicle approaching from either direction within 500 feet. (c) An operator on a roadway outside a business or residential district driving in a caravan of other vehicles or a motorcade shall allow sufficient space between the operator and the vehicle preceding the operator so that another vehicle can safely enter and occupy the space. 265 (H.B. 165, Sec. 5.68(13), eff. 545.301. (e) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both. June 15, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 2, eff. 1, eff. (c) If appropriate signs are erected giving notice of a minimum speed limit adopted under this section, an operator may not drive a vehicle more slowly than that limit except as necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. 1759), Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. 11 (H.B. (2) "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003, Education Code. (d) A local authority, on a highway under the jurisdiction of the local authority, may: Sec. 1, eff. 1097, Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. A passenger in a streetcar may not ride in a position that interferes with the operator's view ahead or to the side or with control over the driving mechanism of the streetcar. (e) In a prosecution under this section, proof that at the time of the offense a train or other on-track equipment was in hazardous proximity to the crossing and that the train or other equipment was plainly visible to the operator is prima facie evidence that it was not safe for the operator to proceed. A municipality may not modify the rule established by Section 545.351(a) or establish a speed limit of more than 75 miles per hour. (d) Unless the owner of the reported vehicle believes that to provide the peace officer with the name and address of the individual operating the vehicle at the time of the violation alleged would incriminate the owner, the owner shall, to the best of the owner's ability, disclose that individual's name and address. 537), Sec. Sec. (d) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200. (a) An operator, unless on official business, may not follow closer than 500 feet a fire apparatus responding to a fire alarm or drive into or park the vehicle in the block where the fire apparatus has stopped to answer a fire alarm. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (B) is operated by a person licensed under Subchapter D, Chapter 2308, Occupations Code. 1085, Sec. (c) An operator who is passing a streetcar may not turn in front of the streetcar so as to interfere with or impede its movement. Sept. 1, 2001. OPENING VEHICLE DOORS. (c) An operator is not required to stop at: (1) an abandoned railroad grade crossing that is marked with a sign reading "tracks out of service"; or, (2) an industrial or spur line railroad grade crossing that is marked with a sign reading "exempt.". TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select. 545.453. (2) request the owner of the reported vehicle, as shown by the vehicle registration records of the Texas Department of Transportation, to disclose the name and address of the individual operating that vehicle at the time of the violation alleged in the report. 545.156. 431, Sec. Sustainable Zoning and Development Code; Vehicle Technologies. Sec. In this subchapter: (1) "Automated driving system" means hardware and software that, when installed on a motor vehicle and engaged, are collectively capable of performing, without any intervention or supervision by a human operator: (A) all aspects of the entire dynamic driving task for the vehicle on a sustained basis; and. 1, eff. (D) the governing board of an institution of higher education. (B) the operator is subject to a fine if the operator uses a wireless communication device in the school crossing zone. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) On a highway having two or more roadways separated by a space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section constructed to impede vehicular traffic, an operator shall drive on the right roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by an official traffic-control device or police officer. 165, Sec. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2020 there were more than 4,800 . Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. Sec. (1) a misdemeanor punishable under Section 542.401; (2) a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $500 if the violation results in property damage; or. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (b-1) A person under 17 years of age who holds a restricted motorcycle license, during the 12-month period following the issuance of an original motorcycle license to the person, may not operate a motorcycle after midnight and before 5 a.m. unless: (1) the person is in sight of the person's parent or guardian; or. 1171, Sec. September 1, 2011. (b) A district engineer may temporarily lower a prima facie speed limit under this section without the approval of or permission from the Texas Transportation Commission. September 1, 2021. Sec. Sec. 545.101. (c) An operator on a roadway having four or more lanes for moving vehicles and providing for two-way movement of vehicles may not drive left of the center line of the roadway except: (1) as authorized by an official traffic-control device designating a specified lane to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by a vehicle not otherwise permitted to use the lane; (2) under the conditions described by Subsection (a)(2); or. 545.354. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (d)In this section, a vehicle can be normally and safely driven only if the vehicle: (2)can be operated under its own power and in its usual manner, without additional VEHICLE APPROACHED BY AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE. (c) An operator approaching an intersection on a roadway controlled by a yield sign shall: (1) slow to a speed that is reasonable under the existing conditions; and. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. OPERATION OF CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES. (b) An operator of a vehicle or equipment may not move on or across a track at a railroad grade crossing unless the operator has given notice to a station agent of the railroad and given the railroad reasonable time to provide proper protection at the crossing. 165, Sec. (c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor, except that the offense is a state jail felony if the person described by Subsection (b)(2) suffered serious bodily injury. (c) On a street or roadway designated for two-way traffic, the operator turning left shall, to the extent practicable, turn in the portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. The commission may revise the procedure to accommodate technological advancement in traffic operation, the design and construction of highways and motor vehicles, and the safety of the motoring public. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Sec. 882 (H.B. 183), Sec. Sec. (5) in connection with a drag race, an exhibition of vehicle speed or acceleration or to make a vehicle speed record. Sec. 663 (H.B. Vehicle Code (Traffic Laws) Vehicle Owner's Manual ; Velocitation ; Warning Signs ; Work Zone (or road construction) Yield ; Zero Tolerance Law ; . Sec. 165, Sec. Sec. (k) This section expires when the national maximum speed limits are repealed. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. (b) An operator being passed by another vehicle: (1) shall, on audible signal, move or remain to the right in favor of the passing vehicle; and. Sec. (e) In this section, "safety chains" means flexible tension members connected from the front of a drawn vehicle to the rear of the drawing vehicle to maintain connection between the vehicles if the primary connecting system fails. 545.355. 3676), Sec. 545.421. The Texas Department of Transportation reports the leading causes of statewide traffic accidents in 2017 included: Failed to control speed: 33,593; Driver inattention: 18,477; Failed to drive in lane: 12,716; . (3) "Entire dynamic driving task" means the operational and tactical aspects of operating a vehicle. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) A local authority by ordinance may permit angle parking on a roadway. 41-faulty evasive action 42-fire in vehicle 43-fleeing or evading police 44-followed too closely 45-had been drinking 46-handicapped driver (exp. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. In this situation, the second driver would be responsible for the accident because he failed to avoid it. May 9, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. (2) the operator is subject to a fine if the operator uses a portable wireless communication device for electronic messaging while operating a motor vehicle in this state. (a) If the Texas Transportation Commission determines from the results of an engineering and traffic investigation that a prima facie speed limit in this subchapter is unreasonable or unsafe on a part of the highway system, the commission, by order recorded in its minutes, and except as provided in Subsection (d), may determine and declare: (1) a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit; and. (9) is, in the opinion of the officer, a hazard, interferes with a normal function of a governmental agency, or because of a catastrophe, emergency, or unusual circumstance is imperiled. September 1, 2021. 259 (H.B. Sec. (a) An operator may not pass to the left or drive on the left side of a streetcar moving in the same direction, even if the streetcar is temporarily at rest, unless the operator: (1) is directed to do so by a police officer; (3) is on a street on which the location of the tracks prevents compliance with this section. 545.3051. It's best to do this all the time with well-developed scanning habits. Sec. accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person DEFINITIONS TRANSPORTATION CODE SUBTITLE C. RULES OF THE ROAD CHAPTER 541. 771), Sec. Vehicle Equipment. 229 (H.B. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. This subsection does not apply to a person licensed by the Federal Communications Commission while operating a radio frequency device other than a wireless communication device. 166 (H.B. If a flagger is provided by the railroad, the operator shall move the vehicle or equipment over the crossing at the flagger's direction. (a) The commissioners court of a county with a population of 3.3 million or more shall by ordinance provide for the licensing of or the granting of a permit to a person to remove or store a vehicle authorized by Section 545.305 to be removed in an unincorporated area of the county. (b) If a roadway is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, an operator on the roadway may not drive in the center lane except: (1) if passing another vehicle and the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance; (2) in preparing to make a left turn; or. 882 (H.B. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 3171), Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle: (1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street; (5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings; (6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic; (7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel; (9) where an official sign prohibits stopping. (a) The governing body of a municipality, for a highway or part of a highway in the municipality, including a highway of the state highway system, has the same authority to alter by ordinance prima facie speed limits from the results of an engineering and traffic investigation as the Texas Transportation Commission on an officially designated or marked highway of the state highway system. VEHICLES CARRYING EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (C) approved under Title 23, United States Code. COUNTY RESTRICTION ON USE OF HIGHWAY. (a) An operator may not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances then. (g) If the governing body of a municipality determines that it is necessary to improve the economic development of the municipality's central business district and that it will not adversely affect public safety, the governing body may adopt an ordinance regulating the standing, stopping, or parking of a vehicle at a place described by Subsection (a)(1), other than a road or highway in the state highway system, in the central business district of the municipality as defined in the ordinance. (d-1) The affirmative defense available in Subsection (d)(2) is not available for an offense under Subsection (b) committed in a school crossing zone located in the jurisdiction of a local authority that is in compliance with Subsection (b-2). (b) An operator is not required to stop before passing a streetcar to the right if a safety zone has been established and may proceed past the streetcar at a reasonable speed and with due caution for the safety of pedestrians. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Police for Reporting Crashes, also known as the CR-100 manual, in accordance with the Texas Transportation Code and Administrative Rule(s). Sept. 1, 1995. (B) a vertical body or load clearance of less than one-half inch per foot of the distance between two adjacent axles or less than nine inches measured above the level surface of a roadway. 1, eff. The term includes voice-operated technology and a push-to-talk function. Groucho Marx. (d) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 545.057. 438 (H.B. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 973 (S.B. 1, eff. This section provides information and. 545.063. 545.104. 1, eff. Sec. No puedo decir que no estoy en desacuerdo contigo. The petition must be signed by at least 25 percent of the owners or tenants of residences in the subdivision. Sec. To turn left at an intersection or into an alley or private road or driveway, an operator shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction and that is in the intersection or in such proximity to the intersection as to be an immediate hazard. (b-3) The governing body of a municipality with a population of 2,000 or less, for a highway or a part of a highway in the municipality that is a one-lane highway used for two-way access and that is not an officially designated or marked highway or road of the state highway system, may declare a lower speed limit of not less than 10 miles per hour, if the governing body determines that the prima facie speed limit on the highway is unreasonable or unsafe. (c) An order or ordinance under Subsection (b) must allow a restricted vehicle to use any lane of the highway to pass another vehicle and to enter and exit the highway. 545.3535. (6) to activate a function that plays music. 1495), Sec. October 21, 2021. Section 332. (a) A person commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle and wilfully fails or refuses to bring the vehicle to a stop or flees, or attempts to elude, a pursuing police vehicle when given a visual or audible signal to bring the vehicle to a stop. This subsection does not apply to the drawing of a trailer or semitrailer used for agricultural purposes. 545.4205. DUTY OF TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. (h-2) Notwithstanding Section 545.352(b), the commission may establish a speed limit not to exceed 85 miles per hour on a part of the state highway system if: (1) that part of the highway system is designed to accommodate travel at that established speed or a higher speed; and. Sec. Sec. 1, eff. (3)remain at the scene of the accident until the operator complies with the requirements Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. September 1, 2021. RESTRICTION ON USE OF HIGHWAY IN MAINTENANCE OR CONSTRUCTION WORK ZONE. 550.022 Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person shall: (1) (2) as the operator of a school bus equipped with a safety belt for the operator's seat, the person is not secured by the safety belt. (B) the manufacturer of the safety belt, if the safety belt has been added to the vehicle. 1, eff. T raffic accidents are extremely confusing events. (c) A prima facie speed limit that is declared by the authority in accordance with this section is effective when the authority erects signs giving notice of the new limit. September 1, 2013. 165, Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. This subsection does not apply to a federal-aid or state highway unless the director of the Texas Department of Transportation determines that the roadway is wide enough to permit angle parking without interfering with the free movement of traffic. (a) In this section: (A) a commercial motor vehicle, as defined by Section 522.003, and includes a vehicle meeting that definition regardless of whether the vehicle is used for a commercial purpose; or. 1759), Sec. 6 (S.B. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2011. (b) An operator passing another vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel: (1) before coming within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle, if a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction is used in passing; or otherwise. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 545.107. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (b-1), after 10 p.m. and before 6 a.m., a person may not park a commercial motor vehicle or leave the vehicle parked on a street that is maintained by a county or municipality and for which signs are posted as provided by Subsection (c) if the street: (1) is located within a residential subdivision; or. (d) This section does not apply to a trailer, semitrailer, house trailer, or drawn motor vehicle that is operated in compliance with the federal motor carrier safety regulations. In this chapter, a reference to an operator includes a reference to the vehicle operated by the operator if the reference imposes a duty or provides a limitation on the movement or other operation of that vehicle. (2) there is interference with the operator's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle. (3) on entering the roadway, yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle. An operator moving through a defile or canyon or on a mountain highway shall: (1) hold the vehicle under control and as near the right-hand edge of the highway as possible; and. OPERATION AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES. September 1, 2021. Fail to ride in one lane when riding side by side. Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. the requirements of Subsection (a). 545.358. 1061, Sec. DUTY ON STRIKING UNATTENDED VEHICLE. (b) The limitations in Subsection (a) do not apply: (2) to an operator turning left into or from an alley or private road or driveway. (b) An operator of a vehicle required by Subsection (a) to stop shall remain stopped until permitted to proceed and it is safe to proceed. Sec. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $200. (c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor. 15.003, eff. Sec. (2) the automated driving system is considered to be licensed to operate the vehicle. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2, eff. (2) subsequent to the time of the offense, the defendant obtained an appropriate child passenger safety seat system for each child required to be secured in a child passenger safety seat system under Section 545.412(a). (b) The executive director or the executive director's designee may restrict a commercial motor vehicle to a specific lane of traffic in a construction or maintenance work zone for a highway that is part of the state highway system if the executive director or the executive director's designee determines that, based on a traffic study performed by the department to evaluate the effect of the restriction, the restriction is necessary to improve safety.
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