TRAFFIC test EXAM 4

Electric Bicycle

-Equipped with pedals and electirc motor of fewer than 750 watts. Top speed 28mph

521.123 Designatore Under 21

18y/o or younger = provisional license Must list Under 21 your license is vertical

In a construction zone, the minimum fine applicable to the offense is ______ the minimum fine that would be applicable to the offense if it were committed outside a construction or maintenance work zone. Select one: a. 5x b. 4x c. 2x d. 3x

2x

The maximum fine applicable to the offense is ______ the maximum fine that would be applicable to the offense if it were committed outside a construction or maintenance work zone. Select one: a. 5x b. 4x c. 2x d. 3x

2x

546.002 When conduct permissable

546.001 applies only when: 1. responding to emergency call 2. pusuing a suspect 3. responding, but not returning from fire alarm 4. directing or diverting traffic 5. conducting police escort (funeral, oversized load, hazardous load)

________ is means the common area at the junction of two highways, other than the junction of an alley and a highway. Select one: a. Crossing b. Intersection c. Termination area d. Warning area

Intersection

545.4251 Wireless Communication Electronic Messaging

No texting while driving. To be prosecuted the behavior must have been committed in the presence of an officer or be established by other evidence -peace officer may not seize the phone and search it

Towable recreational Vehicle

Nonmotorized vehicle that: -is towable -for temporary human habitation -built on single chasis -may contain life supoort systems -may be used for advertsiising

Special Mobile Equipment

Not designed to transport passengers. Term includes Ditch digging apparatus, road construction and maintenance machinery, ect.

545.4145 Riding in boat drawn by Vehicle

Offense if child younger than 18 rides in boat or watercraft being pulled by vehicle

547.615 Recording Device

Recording device: feature that is installed by the manufacturer in a motor vehicle and that does any of the following for the purpose of retrieving information from the vehicle after an accident in which the vehicle has been involved: -records speed and direction -location data -steering performance -brak performance -safety belt status Must be stated in owners manual its recording -Data may not be retieved except by owner or court order.

School Crossing Zone

Reduced speed zone to facilitate safe crossing of children going to school

522.011 License/ Permit Required

Person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless: -has commerical drivers license -not been disqualified for out of service order -if a learner, accompanied by person with required license

545.304 Moving the vehicle of another, unlawful parking

Person may not move vehicle that is not lawfull under persons control: into an area where a vehicle is prohibited away from a curb that it becomes a violation

542.501 School Crossing Guards

Person may not willfully fail or refuse order or direction of : -police officer -school crossing guard who is performing duties and been trained in directing traffic.

_______ means criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement against a person, including the owner or operator of a motor vehicle, in accordance with a state law or a municipal ordinance. Select one: a. Officer b. Regulating c. Registrar d. Lawsuit

Regulating

545.365 Speed Limit Expectation

Regulations of speed do not apply to: 1. emergency vehicle repondning 2. police patrol 3. physician or ambulance responding -city may regulate speed of ambulance, police patrol, blood or tissue bank vehicle.

521.224 Restricted Class M

Can issue restricted Class M for motorcycle that has no more than 250 cubic centimenter piston displacement. Like a harship for motocycles. Restriction goes away when turning 16.

551.203 Sidwalks

Can operate segways on sidewalks

545.426 Operation of School Bus

Cannot operate school bus if bus is open, passengers exceeds capacity. -operator shall stop people from standing or sitting where there is not a seat

CYMBALS

Color, Year, Make/Model, Body Style, Additional, License, State

________ is a portion of a roadway, including an intersection, designated as a pedestrian crossing by surface markings, including lines. Select one: a. Highway b. Alley c. Sidewalk d. Crosswalk

Crosswalk

Department

Department of Public Safety acting directly or through its authorized officers and agents

521.101 Personal Identification Certificate

Department shall issues personal identifiaction certificates. Must be similar but distinguishable from Drivers license. -must indicate under 21 if applicable

521.060 Emergency Contact

Department shall maintain -name, address, and telepohone# of emergency contact to be notified if injured or death

PERSONS AND EQUIPMENT ENGAGED IN WORK ON HIGHWAY SURFACE

Does not apply to people engaged in work on highway. Still have to obey law traveling to and from work.

Rules on Private Property [TC 542.005]

Does not prevent an owner of private road from: -prohibiting public vehicular travel

521.271 License Expiration

Drivers license expires the 8th anniversary after application. -provisional and learners license expire on 18th birthday. - iF 85, license expires every 2 years

521.242 Petition

Due to physical or mental disabilty and license has been restricted. may aply for occupational license -petitionmust detail

________ is a motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement to draw an implement of husbandry, including a plow or a mowing machine. Select one: a. Truck b. Motorcycle c. Implement of husbandry d. Farm tractor

Farm tractor

________ is a roadway that is divided into at least two clearly marked lanes for vehicular travel. Select one: a. Highway b. Parkway c. Driveway d. Laned roadway

Laned roadway

A liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees Fahrenheit as determined by a tagliabue or equivalent closed-cup test device. Select one: a. Gasoline b. Kerosene c. Flammable liquid d. Combustible substance

Flammable liquid

542.404. FINE FOR OFFENSE IN CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE WORK ZONE

If offense committed in work zone when workers are presence, there was notice, and officer notes it on itcket -minimum fine is doubled -maximum fine is doubled

521.458 Permit Unauthorized Person to Drive

May not knowingly permit or cause somone under 18 to operate vehicle on highway wihtout license

545.059 one-way roadways and rotary islands

Texas Transportation Commision may make one way streets -for rotary islands stay to right

547.003 Equipment not Affected

Texas cant tell you you cant have equipment if: required to have it by agency of US or not inconsistent with this chapter

Light Truck

Truck that has a manufacturer's rated carrying capacity of 2,000 pounds or less

________ is a motor vehicle designed and used primarily to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the other vehicle and its load Select one: a. Semitrailer b. Van trailer c. Truck trailer d. Truck tractor

Truck tractor

Gross vehicle weight rating

Weight of a loaded single vehicle

683.011. AUTHORITY TO TAKE ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE INTO CUSTODY.

a) A law enforcement agency may take into custody an abandoned motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or outboard motor found on public or private property. (b) A law enforcement agency may use agency personnel, equipment, and facilities or contract for other personnel, equipment, and facilities to remove, preserve, store, send notice regarding, and dispose of an abandoned motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or outboard motor taken into custody by the agency under this subchapter.

552.003 Pedestrian Right-of-way at Crosswalk

he operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing a roadway in a crosswalk if: -traffic control signal is in place -appraching from other half of the road and would be in danger B) Pedestrians may not leave curb in a way that would make it impossible for vehicle to yield D) Misd not more than $500 and 30hrs of community service if you cause sbi or death to blind or disabled

502.144. VEHICLES OPERATED ON PUBLIC HIGHWAY SEPARATING REAL PROPERTY UNDER VEHICLE OWNER'S CONTROL.

here a public highway separates real property under the control of the owner of a motor vehicle, the operation of the motor vehicle by the owner or the owner's agent or employee across the highway is not a use of the motor vehicle on the public highway.

Through Highway

highway where: -vehicular traffic is given preferential right of way. -traffic entering from an intersecting highway is required to yield right of way in compliance with an official traffic control device.

Mobile Data Computer (MDC)

in car computer, may be called mobile data terminal or mobile data base

Person

individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporatio

Silver Alert

inform the public of missing older adults with a documented mental condition.

Blue Alerts

inform the public of suspected violent criminals who kill or seriously would local state, or federal law enforcement officers.

Ramp

interconnecting roadway of a traffic interchange, or a connecting roadway between highways at different levels or between parallel highways, that allows a vehicle to enter or exit a roadway

Solid Tire

is made of rubber or another resilient material; and does not use compressed air to support its load.

Amber Alerts

notify the public of serious child abductions.

542.001 A provision of this subtitle specifically applies to operation of vehicles on highway

only enforceable on roads. No parking lots

546.001 Permissible Conduct

operating an authorized emergency vehicle the operator may: (1) park or stand, irrespective of another provision of this subtitle; (2) proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, after slowing as necessary for safe operation; (3) exceed a maximum speed limit, except as provided by an ordinance adopted under Section 545.365, as long as the operator does not endanger life or property; and (4) disregard a regulation governing the direction of movement or turning in specified directions.

Improved Shoulder

paved shoulder

681.10 Enforcement

peace officer or a person designated by a political subdivision to enforce parking regulations may file a charge against a person who commits an offense under this chapter at a parking space or area designated as provided by Section 681.009. (b) A security officer commissioned under Chapter 1702, Occupations Code, and employed by the owner of private property may file a charge against a person who commits an offense under this chapter at a parking space or area designated by the owner of the property as provided by Section 681.009. -you can right them a ticket

Traffic

pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, and conveyances, including vehicles and streetcars, singly or together while using a highway for the purposes of travel

551A.073. RECKLESS OR CARELESS OPERATION PROHIBITED

person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land or a beach in a careless or reckless manner that endangers, injures, or damages any person or property.

544.005 Interference with traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal

person may not, without lawful authority, alter, injure, knock down, or remove or attempt to alter, injure, knock down, or remove: (1) an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal; (2) an inscription, shield, or insignia on an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal; or (3) another part of an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal

Stand or Standing

to halt an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while receiving or discharging passengers.

Park or Parking

to stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while loading or unloading merchandise or passengers

547.503 Display of Hazrd Lamps

truck, bus, truck-tractor, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer at least 80 inches wide or at least 30 feet long that is stopped on a roadway or shoulder shall immediately display vehicular hazard warning lamps that comply with Section 547.331, unless the vehicle: (1) is parked lawfully in an urban district; (2) is stopped lawfully to receive or discharge a passenger; (3) is stopped to avoid conflict with other traffic; (4) is stopped to comply with a direction of a police officer or an official traffic-control device; or (5) displays other warning devices as required by Sections 547.504-547.507.

Farm Tractor

used as farm tool to draw (pulls) an implement of husbandry, including plow/mower. *Tractor = pulling

Class C

vehicle not descirbed above. Vehcile with gross weight less than 26,001 pounds *cars

Police Vehicle

vehicle used by a peace officer for law enforcement purposes -Owned or leased by a governmental entity -owned or leased by PD of private institution of higher education -private vehicle of officer; and approved for law enforcement use by head of the agency.

Trailer

vehicle, other than a pole trailer, with or without motive power: -designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to transport persons or property; and -constructed so that no part of the vehicle's weight and load rests on the motor vehicle.

Gross vehichle weight

weight of a vehicle and the weight of its load.

Highway or street

width between the boundary lines of a public maintained way any part which is open for vehicular travel. *highway and street are the same. *from sidewalk to sidewalk

Stopping Motorcycles

· Be sure that the reason for the stop is an identified violation of the law and not due to stereotype. · Follow the 7-step violator contact protocol, but have the operator remain astride his motorcycle with the kickstand up (this keeps the operator occupied with balancing the motorcycle and reduces the possibility of attempting anything with the officer).

The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian that is approaching from a direction, at a speed, and within a proximity that could cause a collision unless one grants precedence to the other. Select one: a. Order of operations b. Signal direction c. Standing d. Right-of-way

Right-of-way

________ is the portion of a highway, other than the berm or shoulder, that is improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. If a highway includes at least two separate roadways, the term applies to each roadway separately. Select one: a. Roadway b. Highway c. Alley d. Paved road

Roadway

Private Road Spead

Say you own a subdivision with 400+ people in the county. Youve got private roads, and you can petition the county to put speed limits on it

547.701 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES AND OTHER BUSES USED TO TRANSPORT SCHOOLCHILDREN

School bus has to have mirros that let them have in front of the buss, has to have red flashing lights 2 in front and two in back visible from 500ft in daylight. -2018 buses and newer have to have 3 point seat belts

________ means a responsible person who is at least 18 years of age and is designated by a local authority to direct traffic in a school crossing zone for the protection of children going to or leaving a school. Select one: a. Traffic guard b. Street attendant c. School crossing guard d. School guard

School crossing guard

________ is a reduced-speed zone designated on a street by a local authority to facilitate safe crossing of the street by children going to or leaving a public or private elementary or secondary school during the time the reduced speed limit applies. Select one: a. School zone b. Highway c. School crossing zone d. Work zone

School crossing zone

To halt an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while receiving or discharging passengers. Select one: a. Idling b. Yielding c. Standing d. Parking

Standing

545.252 All Vehicles to stop at certain Railroad grade crossing

TXDOT may designate a railroad crossing as particularly dangerous and erect traffic control device. -have to stop 15-20ft from rail $50-200 fine

Public Place

Place where substantial group of public has access

Opioid Drugs commonly are

-Respiratory depression **Consider nasal Narcan administration if patient is unconscious and you have known or suspected opioid overdose**

Cruiser Class

"Top End" motorcycles that average 1100cc to 1800cc in size and usually are equipped with windshields, saddlebags, and accessories. Due to their price, their riders are usually older

521.451 General Violation

(1) display, cause or permit to be displayed, or have in the person's possession a driver's license or certificate that the person knows is fictitious or has been altered; (2) lend the person's driver's license or certificate to another person or knowingly permit another person to use the person's driver's license or certificate; (3) display or represent as the person's own a driver's license or certificate not issued to the person; (4) possess more than one currently valid driver's license or more than one currently valid certificate; or (5) in an application for an original, renewal, or duplicate driver's license or certificate: (A) provide a false name, false address, or a counterfeit document; or (B) knowingly make a false statement, conceal a material fact, or otherwise commit fraud

Power of Local Authority 542.202

(1) regulating traffic by police officers or traffic-control devices; (2) regulating the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle; (3) regulating or prohibiting a procession or assemblage on a highway; (4) regulating the operation and requiring registration and licensing of a bicycle or electric bicycle, including payment of a registration fee (5) regulating the time, place, and manner in which a roller skater may use a highway; (6) regulating the speed of a vehicle in a public park; (7) regulating or prohibiting the turning of a vehicle or specified type of vehicle at an intersection; (8) designating an intersection as a stop intersection or a yield intersection and requiring each vehicle to stop or yield at one or more entrances to the intersection; (9) designating a highway as a through highway; (10) designating a highway as a one-way highway and requiring each vehicle on the highway to move in one specific direction; (11) designating school crossing guards and school crossing zones; (12) altering a speed limit as authorized by this subtitle; or (13) adopting other traffic rules specifically authorized by this subtitle.

545.054 Passing to the left: safe distance

(A) An operator may not drive on the left side of the center of the roadway in passing another vehicle unless: (1) driving on the left side of the center of the roadway is authorized by this subtitle; and (2) the left side is clearly visible and free of approaching traffic for a distance sufficient to permit passing without interfering with the operation of the passed vehicle or a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. (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 (2) as soon as practicable.

724.016. BREATH SPECIMEN

(a) A breath specimen taken at the request or order of a peace officer must be taken and analyzed under rules of the department by an individual possessing a certificate issued by the department certifying that the individual is qualified to perform the analysis. (b) The department may: (1) adopt rules approving satisfactory analytical methods; and (2) ascertain the qualifications of an individual to perform the analysis. (c) The department may revoke a certificate for cause.

547.355 Visibility Reqruiements

(a) A clearance lamp, identification lamp, or side marker lamp shall be visible and recognizable under normal atmospheric conditions at all distances from 50 to 500 feet from the vehicle on the side, front, or rear where the lamp is mounted. (b) A reflector required by this chapter mounted on a vehicle subject to this subchapter shall be visible from the rear, if a rear reflector, or from the applicable side, if a side reflector, at nighttime at all distances from 100 to 600 feet from the vehicle when the reflector is directly in front of: (1) lawful lower beams of headlamps; or (2) lawful upper beams of headlamps on a vehicle manufactured or assembled before January 1, 1972.

547.353 Color Requirements

(a) A clearance lamp, identification lamp, side marker lamp, or reflector mounted on the front, on the side near the front, or in the center of the vehicle must be or reflect amber. (b) A clearance lamp, identification lamp, side marker lamp, or reflector mounted on the rear or the side near the rear of the vehicle must be or reflect red.

601.073. REQUIRED POLICY TERMS

(a) A motor vehicle liability insurance policy must state: (1) the name and address of the named insured; (2) the coverage provided under the policy; (3) the premium charged for the policy; (4) the policy period; and (5) the limits of liability. (b) The policy must contain an agreement or endorsement that the insurance coverage provided under the policy is: (1) provided in accordance with the coverage required by this chapter for bodily injury, death, and property damage; and (2) subject to this chapter. (c) The liability of the insurance company for the insurance required by this chapter becomes absolute at the time bodily injury, death, or damage covered by the policy occurs. The policy may not be canceled as to this liability by an agreement between the insurance company and the insured that is entered into after the occurrence of the injury or damage. A statement made by or on behalf of the insured or a violation of the policy does not void the policy. (d) The policy may not require the insured to satisfy a judgment for bodily injury, death, or property damage as a condition precedent under the policy to the right or duty of the insurance company to make payment for the injury, death, or damage. (e) The insurance company may settle a claim covered by the policy. If the settlement is made in good faith, the amount of the settlement is deductible from the amounts specified in Section 601.072. (f) The policy, any written application for the policy, and any rider or endorsement that does not conflict with this chapter constitute the entire contract between the parties. (g) Subsections (c)-(f) apply to the policy without regard to whether those provisions are stated in the policy.

547.611 Video Equipment

(a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with video receiving equipment, including a television, a digital video disc player, a videocassette player, or similar equipment, only if the equipment is located so that the video display is not visible from the operator's seat unless the vehicle's transmission is in park or the vehicle's parking brake is applied. (b) A motor vehicle specially designed as a mobile unit used by a licensed television station may have video receiving equipment located so that the video display is visible from the operator's side, but the receiver may be used only when the vehicle is stopped. (c) This section does not prohibit the use of: (1) equipment used: -exclusively for receiving digital information for commercial purposes; - exclusively for a safety or law enforcement purpose, if each installation is approved by the department; -in a remote television transmission truck; or - exclusively for monitoring the performance of equipment installed on a vehicle used for safety purposes in connection with the operations of a natural gas, water, or electric utility; or (2) a monitoring device that: - produces an electronic display; and - is used exclusively in conjunction with a mobile navigation system installed in the vehicle.

**547.501. AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICES**

(a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in good working condition that emits a sound audible under normal conditions at a distance of at least 200 feet. (b) A vehicle may not be equipped with and a person may not use on a vehicle a siren, whistle, or bell unless the vehicle is: (1) a commercial vehicle that is equipped with a theft alarm signal device arranged so that the device cannot be used as an ordinary warning signal; or (2) an authorized emergency vehicle that is equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell that complies with Section 547.702. (c) A motor vehicle operator shall use a horn to provide audible warning only when necessary to insure safe operation. (d) A warning device, including a horn, may not emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.

**547.321 Headlamps required**

(a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least two headlamps. (b) At least one headlamp shall be mounted on each side of the front of the vehicle. (c) Each headlamp shall be mounted at a height from 24 to 54 inches.

547.381. OBSTRUCTED LIGHTS ON COMBINATION VEHICLES

(a) A motor vehicle when operated in combination with another vehicle is not required to display a lighted lamp, other than a taillamp, if the lamp is obscured because of its location by another vehicle in the combination of vehicles. (b) Subsection (a) is not an exception for the lighting as provided by this chapter of: (1) front clearance lamps on the frontmost vehicle in the combination; or (2) rear lamps on the rearmost vehicle in the combination.

502.475. WRONG, FICTITIOUS, ALTERED, OR OBSCURED INSIGNIA.

(a) A person commits an offense if the person attaches to or displays on a motor vehicle a registration insignia that: (1) is assigned to a different motor vehicle; (2) is assigned to the vehicle under any other motor vehicle law other than by the department; (3) is assigned for a registration period other than the registration period in effect; or (4) is fictitious.

*545.401 Reckless Driving Offense*

(a) A person commits an offense if the person drives a vehicle in **wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property**. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by: (1) a fine not to exceed $200; (2) confinement in county jail for not more than 30 days; or (3) both the fine and the confinement. (c) Notwithstanding Section 542.001, this section applies to: (1) a private access way or parking area provided for a client or patron by a business, other than a private residential property or the property of a garage or parking lot for which a charge is made for the storing or parking of motor vehicles; and (2) a highway or other public place. (d) Notwithstanding Section 542.004, this section applies to a person, a team, or motor vehicles and other equipment engaged in work on a highway surface.

**601.191. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT; OFFENSE**

(a) A person commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle in violation of Section 601.051. (b) Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), an offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $175 or more than $350. (c) If a person has been previously convicted of an offense under this section, an offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $350 or more than $1,000. (d) If the court determines that a person who has not been previously convicted of an offense under this section is economically unable to pay the fine, the court may reduce the fine to less than $175. (e) A citation issued for an offense under this section must include an affirmative indication that the peace officer was unable at the time of the alleged offense to verify financial responsibility for the vehicle through the verification program established under Subchapter N.

472.021. TAMPERING WITH WARNING DEVICES

(a) A person commits an offense if the person tampers with, damages, or removes a barricade, flare pot, sign, flasher signal, or other device warning of construction, repair, or detour on or adjacent to a highway set out by the state, a political subdivision, a contractor, or a public utility. (b) This section does not apply to a person acting within the scope and duty of employment if the person is: -an officer, agent, independent contractor, employee, or trustee of the state or a political subdivision; - a contractor; or - a public utility. (c) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by: -a fine of not less than $25 or more than $1,000; -confinement in a county jail for a term not to exceed two years; or - both the fine and the confinement.

503.094. CRIMINAL PENALTY

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates this chapter. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this section, an offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $5,000. (c) If the trier of fact finds that the person committed the violation wilfully or with conscious indifference to law, the court may treble the fine otherwise due as a penalty for the violation. (d) An offense involving a violation of: (1) Section 503.067(b) or (c) is a Class C misdemeanor; (2) Section 503.067(d) is a Class A misdemeanor; (3) Section 503.067(a) is a state jail felony; and (4) Section 503.067(b), (c), or (d) is a state jail felony if the person who committed the offense criminally conspired to engage in organized criminal activity.

601.124. SELF-INSURANCE

(a) A person in whose name more than 25 motor vehicles are registered may qualify as a self-insurer by obtaining a certificate of self-insurance issued by the department as provided by this section. (b) The department may issue a certificate of self-insurance to a person if: (1) the person applies for the certificate; and (2) the department is satisfied that the person has and will continue to have the ability to pay judgments obtained against the person. (c) The self-insurer must supplement the certificate with an agreement that, for accidents occurring while the certificate is in force, the self-insurer will pay the same judgments in the same amounts as an insurer would be obligated to pay under an owner's motor vehicle liability insurance policy issued to the self-insurer if such policy were issued. (d) The department for cause may cancel a certificate of self-insurance after a hearing. Cause includes failure to pay a judgment before the 31st day after the date the judgment becomes final. (e) A self-insurer must receive at least five days' notice of a hearing held under Subsection (d). The department shall send notice of the hearing to the self-insurer by: (1) first class mail; or (2) e-mail if the self-insurer has provided an e-mail address to the department and has elected to receive notice electronically.

601.121. SURETY BOND

(a) A person may establish financial responsibility by filing with the department a bond: (1) with at least two individual sureties, each of whom owns real property in this state that is not exempt from execution under the constitution or laws of this state; (2) conditioned for payment in the amounts and under the same circumstances as required under a motor vehicle liability insurance policy; (3) that is not cancelable before the sixth day after the date the department receives written notice of the cancellation; (4) accompanied by the fee required by Subsection (e); and (5) approved by the department. (b) The real property required by Subsection (a)(1) must be described in the bond approved by a judge of a court of record. The assessor-collector of the county in which the property is located must certify the property as free of any tax lien. The sureties in combination must have equity in the property in an amount equal to at least twice the amount of the bond. (c) The bond is a lien in favor of the state on the real property described in the bond. The lien exists in favor of a person who holds a final judgment against the person who filed the bond. (d) On filing of a bond, the department shall issue to the person who filed the bond a certificate of compliance with this section. (e) The department shall file notice of the bond in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the real property is located. The notice must include a description of the property described in the bond. The county clerk or the county clerk's deputy, on receipt of the notice, shall acknowledge the notice and record it in the lien records. The recording of the notice is notice in accordance with statutes governing the recordation of a lien on real property. (f) If a judgment rendered against the person who files a bond under this section is not satisfied before the 61st day after the date the judgment becomes final, the judgment creditor, for the judgment creditor's own use and benefit and at the judgment creditor's expense, may bring an action in the name of the state against the sureties on the bond, including an action to foreclose a lien on the real property of a surety. The foreclosure action must be brought in the same manner as, and is subject to the law applicable to, an action to foreclose a mortgage on real property. (you dont like the insurance company, so you find twi poeple that own land in TX. Their land has to be worth the minimum liability insurance, and they agree to put up their land on your behalf)

DEPOSIT OF CASH OR CASHIER'S CHECK WITH COUNTY JUDGE

(a) A person may establish financial responsibility by making a deposit with the county judge of the county in which the motor vehicle is registered. (b) The deposit must be made in cash or a cashier's check in the amount of at least $55,000. (c) On receipt of the deposit, the county judge shall issue to the person making the deposit a certificate stating that a deposit complying with this section has been made. The certificate must be acknowledged by the sheriff of that county and filed with the department.

545.422 Crossing sidewalk or hike and bike trail

(a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle on a sidewalk, sidewalk area, or hike and bike trail except on a permanent or authorized temporary driveway. (b) Subsection (a) does not prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle on a hike and bike trail in connection with maintenance of the trail. (c) In this section, "hike and bike trail" means a trail designed for the exclusive use of pedestrians, bicyclists, or both.

551A.072 Safety Apparel

(a) A person may not operate, ride, or be carried on an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land, a beach, or a highway unless the person wears: (1) a safety helmet that complies with United States Department of Transportation standards; (2) eye protection; and (3) seat belts, if the vehicle is equipped with seat belts. (b) Subsections (a)(1) and (2) do not apply to a motor vehicle that has four wheels, is equipped with bench or bucket seats and seat belts, and includes a roll bar or roll cage construction to reduce the risk of injury to an occupant of the vehicle in case of vehicle rollover. (c) This section does not apply to a motor vehicle that is in the process of being loaded into or unloaded from a trailer or another vehicle used to transport the vehicle.

545.420 Racing on Highway

(a) A person may not participate in any manner in: (1) a race; (2) a vehicle speed competition or contest; (3) a drag race or acceleration contest; (4) a test of physical endurance of the operator of a vehicle; or (5) in connection with a drag race, an exhibition of vehicle speed or acceleration or to make a vehicle speed record. (b) In this section: (1) "Drag race" means the operation of: -two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other; or -one or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same place to the same place, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of the vehicle or vehicles in a specified distance or time. (2) "Race" means the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to: -outgain or outdistance another vehicle or prevent another vehicle from passing; -arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or vehicles; or - test the physical stamina or endurance of an operator over a long-distance driving route. (d) Except as provided by Subsections (e)-(h), an offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor. (e) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that: - the person has previously been convicted one time of an offense under that subsection; or - the person, at the time of the offense: -was operating the vehicle while intoxicated, as defined by Section 49.01, Penal Code; or -was in possession of an open container, as defined by Section 49.031, Penal Code. (f) SJF if previously been convicted of this. (g) F/3 if an individual suffered bodily injury. (h) F/2 if an individual suffered serious bodily injury or death. (i) This subsection applies only to a motor vehicle used in the commission of an offense under this section that results in an accident with property damage or personal injury. A peace officer SHALL require the vehicle to be taken to the nearest licensed vehicle storage facility unless the vehicle is seized as evidence, in which case the vehicle may be taken to a storage facility as designated by the peace officer involved. Notwithstanding Article 18.23, Code of Criminal Procedure, the owner of a motor vehicle that is removed or stored under this subsection is liable for all removal and storage fees incurred and is not entitled to take possession of the vehicle until those fees are paid.SJF

600.001. REMOVING MATERIAL FROM HIGHWAY

(a) A person who drops or permits to be dropped or thrown on a highway destructive or injurious material shall immediately remove the material or cause it to be removed. (b) A person who removes a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a highway shall remove glass or another injurious substance dropped on the highway from the vehicle.

24.019. ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS BY REQUEST

(a) A person who submits to the taking of a specimen of breath, blood, urine, or another bodily substance at the request or order of a peace officer may, on request and within a reasonable time not to exceed two hours after the arrest, have a physician, qualified technician, chemist, or registered professional nurse selected by the person take for analysis an additional specimen of the person's blood. (b) The person shall be allowed a reasonable opportunity to contact a person specified by Subsection (a). (c) A peace officer or law enforcement agency is not required to transport for testing a person who requests that a blood specimen be taken under this section. (d) The failure or inability to obtain an additional specimen or analysis under this section does not preclude the admission of evidence relating to the analysis of the specimen taken at the request or order of the peace officer. (e) A peace officer, another person acting for or on behalf of the state, or a law enforcement agency is not liable for damages arising from a person's request to have a blood specimen taken.

***547.606 Safety Guards Required (mudflaps)**

(a) A road tractor, truck, trailer, truck-tractor in combination with a semitrailer, or semitrailer in combination with a towing vehicle that has at least four tires or at least two super single tires on the rearmost axle of the vehicle or the rearmost vehicle in the combination shall be equipped with safety guards or flaps that: (1) are of a type prescribed by the department; and (2) are located and suspended behind the rearmost wheels of the vehicle or the rearmost vehicle in the combination ***within 8 inches of the surface of the highway*** (b) This section does not apply to a truck-tractor operated alone or a pole trailer. (c) In this section, "super single tire" means a wide-base, single tire that may be used in place of two standard tires on the same axle.

547.404 Parking Brakes Required (emergency breaks)

(a) A vehicle required to have brakes by this subchapter, other than a motorcycle or moped, shall be equipped with parking brakes adequate to hold the vehicle: (1) on any grade on which the vehicle is operated; (2) under all loading conditions; and (3) on a surface free from snow, ice, or loose material. (b) The parking brakes shall be: (1) designed to operate continuously as required once applied, despite a leakage or an exhaustion of power source; and (2) activated by the vehicle operator's muscular effort, by spring action, or by equivalent means. (c) The parking brakes may be assisted by the service brakes or by another power source, unless a failure in the power source would prevent the parking brakes from operating as required by this section. (d) The same brake drums, brake shoes and lining assemblies, brake shoe anchors, and mechanical brake shoe actuation mechanism normally associated with wheel brake assemblies may be used for the parking brakes and service brakes. (e) If the means of applying the parking brakes and service brakes are connected, the brake system shall be constructed so that the failure of one part will not cause the vehicle to be without operative brakes.

547.403 Service Brakes Rrquired

(a) A vehicle required to have brakes by this subchapter, other than special mobile equipment, shall be equipped with service brakes that: (1) comply with the performance requirements of this subchapter; and (2) are adequate to control the movement of the vehicle, including stopping and holding, under all loading conditions and when on any grade on which the vehicle is operated. (b) A vehicle required to have brakes by this subchapter shall be equipped so that one control device operates the service brakes. This subsection does not prohibit an additional control device that may be used to operate brakes on a towed vehicle. A vehicle that tows another vehicle as a commodity when at least one set of the towed vehicle's wheels is on the roadway is not required to comply with this requirement unless the brakes on the towing and towed vehicles are designed to be operated by a single control on the towing vehicle.

547.302 Duty to display lights

(a) A vehicle shall display each lighted lamp and illuminating device required by this chapter to be on the vehicle: (1) at nighttime; and (2) when light is insufficient or atmospheric conditions are unfavorable so that a person or vehicle on the highway is not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead. (b) A signaling device, including a stoplamp or a turn signal lamp, shall be lighted as prescribed by this chapter. (c) At least one lighted lamp shall be displayed on each side of the front of a motor vehicle. (d) Not more than four of the following may be lighted at one time on the front of a motor vehicle: (1) a headlamp required by this chapter; or (2) a lamp, including an auxiliary lamp or spotlamp, that projects a beam with an intensity brighter than 300 candlepower.

547.383 Lighting Requirements on Parked Vehicles

(a) A vehicle, other than a moped or a motorcycle equipped with a motor that has an engine piston displacement of 250 cubic centimeters or less, shall be equipped with at least one lamp, or a combination of lamps, that: (1) emits a white or amber light visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the front and a red light visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the rear; and (2) is mounted so that at least one lamp is installed as near as practicable to the side of the vehicle that is closest to passing traffic. (b) A vehicle, other than a moped or a motorcycle equipped with a motor that has an engine piston displacement of 250 cubic centimeters or less, that is parked or stopped on a roadway or shoulder at a time specified in Section 547.302(a) shall display a lamp that complies with Subsection (a). (c) A vehicle that is lawfully parked on a highway is not required to display lights at night-time if there is sufficient light to reveal a person or vehicle on the highway at a distance of 1,000 feet. (d) A lighted headlamp on a parked vehicle shall be dimmed.

545.415 Backing a vehicle

(a) An operator may not back the vehicle unless the movement can be made safely and without interference with other traffic. (b) An operator may not back the vehicle on a shoulder or roadway of a limited-access or controlled-access highway.

545.423 Crossing Property

(a) An operator may not cross a sidewalk or drive through a driveway, parking lot, or business or residential entrance without stopping the vehicle. (b) An operator may not cross or drive in or on a sidewalk, driveway, parking lot, or business or residential entrance at an intersection to turn right or left from one highway to another highway.

545.416 Riding on Motorcycle

(a) An operator of a motorcycle shall ride on the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle. (b) An operator may not carry another person on the motorcycle, and a person who is not operating the motorcycle may not ride on the motorcycle, unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person. (c) If the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, a passenger may ride only on the permanent and regular seat, if designed for two persons, or on another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle behind or to the side of the operator. (d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), an operator may not carry another person on a motorcycle unless the other person is at least five years of age. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $200. It is a defense to prosecution under this subsection that the operator was operating the motorcycle in an emergency or for a law enforcement purpose. (e) Subsection (d) does not prohibit an operator from carrying on a motorcycle a person younger than five years of age who is seated in a sidecar attached to the motorcycle.

545.055 Passing to the left: passing zones

(a) An operator shall obey the directions of a sign or makring in Subsection (c ) or (d) if the sign or makring is in a place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person. (b) An operator may not drive on the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark a no-passing zone. This subsection does not prohibit a driver from crossing pavement striping. or the center line in a no-passing zone marked by signs only, to make a left turn into or out of an alley or private road or driveway. (c) The Texas Transportation Commission, on a state highway under the jurisdiction of the commission, may; (1) determine those portions of the highway where passing or driving to the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous; and (2) show the beginning and end of each no-passing zone by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway. (d) A local authority, on a highway under the jurisdiction of the local authority, may: (1) determine those portions of the highway where passing or driving to the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous; and (2) show the beginning and end of each no-passing zone by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway.

**601.053. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY**

(a) As a condition of operating in this state a motor vehicle to which Section 601.051 applies, the operator of the vehicle on request shall provide to a peace officer, as defined by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, or a person involved in an accident with the operator evidence of financial responsibility by exhibiting: (1) a motor vehicle liability insurance policy covering the vehicle that satisfies Subchapter D or a photocopy of the policy; (2) a standard proof of motor vehicle liability insurance form prescribed by the Texas Department of Insurance under Section 601.081 and issued by a liability insurer for the motor vehicle; (2-a) an image displayed on a wireless communication device that includes the information required by Section 601.081 as provided by a liability insurer; (3) an insurance binder that confirms the operator is in compliance with this chapter; (4) a surety bond certificate issued under Section 601.121; (5) a certificate of a deposit with the comptroller covering the vehicle issued under Section 601.122; (6) a copy of a certificate of a deposit with the appropriate county judge covering the vehicle issued under Section 601.123; or (7) a certificate of self-insurance covering the vehicle issued under Section 601.124 or a photocopy of the certificate. B) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an operator who does not exhibit evidence of financial responsibility under Subsection (a) is presumed to have operated the vehicle in violation of Section 601.051. (c) Subsection (b) does not apply if the peace officer determines through use of the verification program established under Subchapter N that financial responsibility has been established for the vehicle. A peace officer may not issue a citation for an offense under Section 601.191 unless the officer attempts to verify through the verification program that financial responsibility has been established for the vehicle and is unable to make that verification. (if they wont show insurance, you cant write a ticket unless you check your computer in squad car) D)The authorization of the use of a wireless communication device to display financial responsibility information under Subsection (a)(2-a) does not prevent: (1) a court of competent jurisdiction from requiring a person to provide a paper copy of the person's evidence of financial responsibility in a hearing or trial or in connection with discovery proceedings; or (2) the commissioner of insurance from requiring a person to provide a paper copy of the person's evidence of financial (f) A telecommunications provider, as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code, may not be held liable to the operator of the motor vehicle for the failure of a wireless communication device to display financial responsibility information under Subsection (a)(2-a).

547.325 Reflectors Required

(a) Except as provided by Subchapter F, a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with at least two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle. A red reflector may be included as a part of a taillamp. (b) A reflector shall be: (1) mounted at a height from 15 to 60 inches; and (2) visible at night at all distances: - from 100 to 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps; or - from 100 to 350 feet when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps if the vehicle was manufactured or assembled before January 1, 1972.

547.371 Alternative Lighting Farm Use

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a farm tractor, self-propelled unit of farm equipment, or implement of husbandry shall be equipped with: (1) at least two headlamps that comply with Section 547.333, 547.334, or 547.335; (2) at least one red lamp visible at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the rear and mounted as far to the left of the center of the vehicle as practicable; (3) at least two red reflectors visible at all distances from 100 to 600 feet from the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps; and (4) hazard lamps as described in Section 547.331, which shall be lighted and visible in normal sunlight at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear. (b) A farm tractor, self-propelled unit of farm equipment, or implement of husbandry manufactured or assembled on or before January 1, 1972, is required to be equipped as provided by Subsection (a) only at the times specified by Section 547.302(a), and hazard lamps are not required.

547.323. STOPLAMPS REQUIRED

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with at least two stoplamps. (b) A passenger car manufactured or assembled before the model year 1960 shall be equipped with at least one stoplamp. (c) A stoplamp shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle. (d) A stoplamp shall emit a red or amber light, or a color between red and amber, that is: (1) visible in normal sunlight at a distance of at least 300 feet from the rear of the vehicle; and (2) displayed when the vehicle service brake is applied. (e) If vehicles are traveling in combination, only the stoplamps on the rearmost vehicle are required to emit a light for the distance specified in Subsection (d). (f) A stoplamp may be included as a part of another rear lamp.

547.324 Turn Signal lamps required

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with electric turn signal lamps that indicate the operator's intent to turn by displaying flashing lights to the front and rear of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and on that side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a passenger car or truck less than 80 inches wide manufactured or assembled before the model year 1960. (c) Turn signal lamps: (1) shall be mounted at the same level and spaced as widely apart as practicable on the front and on the rear of the vehicle; and (2) may be included as a part of another lamp on the vehicle. (d) A turn signal lamp shall emit: (1) a white or amber light, or a color between white and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the front of the vehicle; or (2) ***a red or amber light, or a color between red and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the rear of the vehicle.*** (e) A turn signal lamp must be visible in normal sunlight at a distance of: (1) ***at least 500 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is at least 80 inches wide; and (2) at least 300 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is less than 80 inches wide.***

547.401 Brakes Required

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, or combination of those vehicles shall be equipped with brakes that comply with this chapter. (b) A trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer is not required to have brakes if: (1) its gross weight is 4,500 pounds or less; or (2) its gross weight is heavier than 4,500 pounds but not heavier than 15,000 pounds, and it is drawn at a speed of not more than 30 miles per hour.

**547.322 Tail Lamps Required**

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, or vehicle that is towed at the end of a combination of vehicles shall be equipped with at least two taillamps. (b) A passenger car or truck that was manufactured or assembled before the model year 1960 shall be equipped with at least one taillamp. (c) Taillamps shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle: (1) at a height from 15 to 72 inches; and (2) at the same level and spaced as widely apart as practicable if a vehicle is equipped with more than one lamp. (d) A taillamp shall emit a red light plainly visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the rear of the vehicle. (e) If vehicles are traveling in combination, only the taillamps on the rearmost vehicle are required to emit a light for the distance specified in Subsection (d). (f) A taillamp or a separate lamp shall be constructed and mounted to emit a white light that: (1) illuminates the rear license plate; and (2) makes the plate clearly legible at a distance of 50 feet from the rear. (g) A taillamp, including a separate lamp used to illuminate a rear license plate, must emit a light when a headlamp or auxiliary driving lamp is lighted.

724.011. CONSENT TO TAKING OF SPECIMEN

(a) If a person is arrested for an offense arising out of acts alleged to have been committed while the person was operating a motor vehicle in a public place, or a watercraft, while intoxicated, or an offense under Section 106.041, Alcoholic Beverage Code (under influence minor) , the person is deemed to have consented, subject to this chapter, to submit to the taking of one or more specimens of the person's breath or blood for analysis to determine the alcohol concentration or the presence in the person's body of a controlled substance, drug, dangerous drug, or other substance. (b) A person arrested for an offense described by Subsection (a) may consent to submit to the taking of any other type of specimen to determine the person's alcohol concentration.

724.032. OFFICER'S DUTIES FOR LICENSE SUSPENSION; WRITTEN REFUSAL REPORT

(a) If a person refuses to submit to the taking of a specimen, whether expressly or because of an intentional failure of the person to give the specimen, the peace officer shall: (1) serve notice of license suspension or denial on the person; (2) take possession of any license issued by this state and held by the person arrested; (3) issue a temporary driving permit to the person unless department records show or the officer otherwise determines that the person does not hold a license to operate a motor vehicle in this state; and (4) make a written report of the refusal to the director of the department. (b) The director must approve the form of the refusal report. The report must: (1) show the grounds for the officer's belief that the person had been operating a motor vehicle or watercraft powered with an engine having a manufacturer's rating of 50 horsepower or above while intoxicated; and (2) contain a copy of: (A) the refusal statement requested under Section 724.031; or (B) a statement signed by the officer that the person refused to: (i) submit to the taking of the requested specimen; and (ii) sign the requested statement under Section 724.031. (c) The officer shall forward to the department not later than the fifth business day after the date of the arrest: (1) a copy of the notice of suspension or denial; (2) any license taken by the officer under Subsection (a); (3) a copy of any temporary driving permit issued under Subsection (a); and (4) a copy of the refusal report. (d) The department shall develop forms for notices of suspension or denial and temporary driving permits to be used by all state and local law enforcement agencies. (e) A temporary driving permit issued under this section expires on the 41st day after the date of issuance. If the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle, as defined by Section 522.003, a temporary driving permit that authorizes the person to drive a commercial motor vehicle is not effective until 24 hours after the time of arrest.

547.372 Lighting Requremnts for Combination Vehicles

(a) If a unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry is towed by a farm tractor and the towed object or its load extends more than four feet to the rear of the tractor or obscures a light on the tractor, the towed object shall be equipped at the times specified by Section 547.302(a) with at least two rear red reflectors that are: (1) visible at all distances from 100 to 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps; and (2) mounted to indicate, as nearly as practicable, the extreme width of the vehicle or combination of vehicles. (b) If a unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry is towed by a farm tractor and extends more than four feet to the left of the centerline of the tractor, the towed object shall be equipped at the times specified by Section 547.302(a) with a front amber reflector that is: (1) visible at all distances from 100 to 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps; and (2) mounted to indicate, as nearly as practicable, the extreme left projection of the towed object. (c) Reflective tape or paint may be used as an alternative to the reflectors required by this section if the alternative complies with the other requirements of this section.

547.334 Single Beam Lighting Permitted

(a) In lieu of the multiple-beam lighting equipment required by Section 547.333, a headlamp system that provides a single distribution of light and meets the requirements of Subsection (b) is permitted for: (1) a farm tractor; or (2) a motor vehicle manufactured and sold before September 4, 1948. (b) The headlamp system specified by Subsection (a) shall: (1) emit a light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 200 feet; and (2) be aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the lamp projects a beam: - higher than five inches below the level of the center of the lamp at a distance of 25 feet ahead; or - higher than 42 inches above the ground at a distance of 75 feet ahead.

503.061. DEALER'S LICENSE PLATES

(a) Instead of registering under Chapter 502 a vehicle that the dealer owns, operates, or permits to be operated on a public street or highway, the dealer may apply for, receive, and attach metal dealer's license plates to the vehicle if it is the type of vehicle: (1) that the dealer sells; and (2) for which the dealer has been issued a general distinguishing number. (b) The board may adopt rules regulating the issuance and use of a license plate issued pursuant to the terms of this section.

601.193. DEFENSE: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN EFFECT AT TIME OF ALLEGED OFFENSE.

(a) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 601.191 or 601.195 that the person charged produces to the court one of the documents listed in Section 601.053(a) that was valid at the time that the offense is alleged to have occurred. (b) After the court verifies a document produced under Subsection (a), the court shall dismiss the charge.

502.040. REGISTRATION REQUIRED; GENERAL RULe

(a) Not more than 30 days after purchasing a vehicle or becoming a resident of this state, the owner of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer shall apply for the registration of the vehicle for: (1) each registration year in which the vehicle is used or to be used on a public highway; and (2) if the vehicle is unregistered for a registration year that has begun and that applies to the vehicle and if the vehicle is used or to be used on a public highway, the remaining portion of that registration year. (b) The application must be accompanied by personal identification as determined by department rule and made in a manner prescribed by the department: (1) through the county assessor-collector of the county in which the owner resides; or (2) if the office of that assessor-collector is closed, or may be closed for a protracted period of time, as defined by department rule, through a county assessor-collector who is willing to accept the application. (c) A provision of this chapter that conflicts with this section prevails over this section to the extent of the conflict. (d) A county assessor-collector, a deputy county assessor-collector, or a person acting on behalf of a county assessor-collector is not liable to any person for: (1) refusing to register a vehicle because of the person's failure to submit evidence of residency that complies with the department's rules; or (2) registering a vehicle under this section.

502.059. ISSUANCE OF REGISTRATION INSIGNIA.

(a) On payment of the prescribed fee an applicant for motor vehicle registration shall be issued a registration insignia. (registration sticker) (b) On application and payment of the prescribed fee for a renewal of the registration of a vehicle through the period set by rule, the department shall issue a registration insignia for the validation of the license plate or plates to be attached as provided by Subsection (c). (c) Registration sticker has to go in top left of windshield, if you dont have one, it goes on rear license plate

724.012. TAKING OF SPECIMEN

(a) One or more specimens of a person's breath or blood may be taken if the person is arrested and at the request of a peace officer having reasonable grounds to believe the person: (1) while intoxicated was operating a motor vehicle in a public place, or a watercraft; or (2) was in violation of Section 106.041, Alcoholic Beverage Code.(minor under influence) (b) A peace officer shall require the taking of a specimen of the person's breath or blood under any of the following circumstances if the officer arrests the person for an offense under Chapter 49, Penal Code,(intoxications manslaughter, intoxication assault) involving the operation of a motor vehicle or a watercraft and the person refuses the officer's request to submit to the taking of a specimen voluntarily: (1) the person was the operator of a motor vehicle or a watercraft involved in an accident that the officer reasonably believes occurred as a result of the offense and, at the time of the arrest, the officer reasonably believes that as a direct result of the accident: - any individual has died or will die; - an individual other than the person has suffered serious bodily injury; or - an individual other than the person has suffered bodily injury and been transported to a hospital or other medical facility for medical treatment; (2) the offense for which the officer arrests the person is an offense under Section 49.045, Penal Code; or (3) at the time of the arrest, the officer possesses or receives reliable information from a credible source that the person: - has been previously convicted of or placed on community supervision for an offense under Section 49.045, 49.07, or 49.08, Penal Code, or an offense under the laws of another state containing elements substantially similar to the elements of an offense under those sections; or - on two or more occasions, has been previously convicted of or placed on community supervision for an offense under

724.017. TAKING OF BLOOD SPECIMEN

(a) Only the following may take a blood specimen at the request or order of a peace officer under this chapter: (1) a physician; (2) a qualified technician; (3) a registered professional nurse; (4) a licensed vocational nurse; or (5) a licensed or certified emergency medical technician-intermediate or emergency medical technician-paramedic authorized to take a blood specimen under Subsection (c). (b) If the blood specimen was taken according to recognized medical procedures, the person who takes the blood specimen under this chapter, the facility that employs the person who takes the blood specimen, or the hospital where the blood specimen is taken is immune from civil liability for damages arising from the taking of the blood specimen at the request or order of the peace officer or pursuant to a search warrant as provided by this chapter and is not subject to discipline by any licensing or accrediting agency or body. This subsection does not relieve a person from liability for negligence in the taking of a blood specimen. The taking of a specimen from a person who objects to the taking of the specimen or who is resisting the taking of the specimen does not in itself constitute negligence and may not be considered evidence of negligence. A licensed or certified emergency medical technician-intermediate or emergency medical technician-paramedic may take a blood specimen only if authorized by the medical director for the entity that employs the technician-intermediate or technician-paramedic. The specimen must be taken according to a protocol developed by the medical director that provides direction to the technician-intermediate or technician-paramedic for the taking of a blood specimen at the request or order of a peace officer. In this subsection, "medical director" means a licensed physician who supervises the provision of emergency medical services by a public or private entity that: (1) provides those services; and (2) employs one or more licensed or certified emergency medical technician-intermediates or emergency medical technician-paramedics. If a licensed or certified emergency medical technician-intermediate or emergency medical technician-paramedic takes a blood specimen at the request or order of a peace officer, a peace officer must: (1) observe the taking of the specimen; and (2) immediately take possession of the specimen for purposes of establishing a chain of custody.

681.006. PARKING PRIVILEGES: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

(a) Subject to Section 681.009(e), a vehicle may be parked for an unlimited period in a parking space or area that is designated specifically for persons with physical disabilities if: (1) the vehicle is being operated by or for the transportation of a person with a disability; and (2) there are: (A) displayed on the vehicle special license plates issued under Section 504.201; or (B) placed on the rearview mirror of the vehicle's front windshield a disabled parking placard. (b) The owner of a vehicle is exempt from the payment of a fee or penalty imposed by a governmental unit for parking at a meter if: (1) the vehicle is being operated by or for the transportation of a person with a disability; and (2) there are: (A) displayed on the vehicle special license plates issued under Section 504.201; or (B) placed on the rearview mirror of the vehicle's front windshield a disabled parking placard. (c) The exemption provided by Subsection (b) or (e) does not apply to a fee or penalty: (1) imposed by a branch of the United States government; or (2) imposed by a governmental unit for parking at a meter, in a parking garage or lot, or in a space located within the boundaries of a municipal airport. (d) This section does not permit a vehicle to be parked at a time when or a place where parking is prohibited. (e) A governmental unit may provide by ordinance or order that the exemption provided by Subsection (b) also applies to payment of a fee or penalty imposed by the governmental unit for parking in a parking garage or lot or in a space with a limitation on the length of time for parking.

681.0031. APPLICANT'S IDENTIFICATION

(a) The applicant shall include on the application the applicant's: (1) driver's license number or the number of a personal identification card issued to the applicant under Chapter 521; (2) military identification number; or (3) driver's license number of a driver's license issued by another state or country if the applicant is not a resident of this state and is seeking medical treatment in this state. (b) The county assessor-collector shall record on any disabled parking placard issued to the applicant the following information in the following order: (1) the county number assigned by the comptroller to the county issuing the placard; (2) the first four digits of the applicant's driver's license number, personal identification card number, or military identification number; and (3) the applicant's initials.

**547.303 Color Requirements*

(a) Unless expressly provided otherwise, a lighting device or reflector mounted on the rear of a vehicle must be or reflect red. ***(b) A signaling device mounted on the rear of a vehicle may be red, amber, or yellow.***

547.333. MULTIPLE-BEAM LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

(a) Unless provided otherwise, a headlamp, auxiliary driving lamp, auxiliary passing lamp, or combination of those lamps mounted on a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or moped: (1) shall be arranged so that the operator can select at will between distributions of light projected at different elevations; and (2) may be arranged so that the operator can select the distribution automatically. (b) A lamp identified by Subsection (a) shall produce: (1) an uppermost distribution of light or composite beam that is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 450 feet ahead during all conditions of loading; and (2) a lowermost distribution of light or composite beam that: (A) is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 150 feet ahead; and (B) is aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam on a vehicle that is operated on a straight, level road under any condition of loading projects into the eyes of an approaching vehicle operator. (c) A person who operates a vehicle on a roadway or shoulder shall select a distribution of light or composite beam that is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a safe distance ahead of the vehicle, except that: (1) an operator approaching an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet shall select: (A) the lowermost distribution of light or composite beam, regardless of road contour or condition of loading; or (B) a distribution aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the lamp projects into the eyes of an approaching vehicle operator; and (2) an operator approaching a vehicle from the rear within 300 feet may not select the uppermost distribution of light. (d) A motor vehicle of a model year of 1948 or later, other than a motorcycle or moped, that has multiple-beam lighting equipment shall be equipped with a beam indicator that is: (1) designed and located so that the lighted indicator is visible without glare to the vehicle operator; and (2) lighted only when the uppermost distribution of light is in use.

547.326 Minimum Lighting

(a) with at least one lamp that emits a white light visible at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the front and: (1) two lamps that emit a red light visible at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the rear; or (2) one lamp that emits a red light visible at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the rear and two red reflectors visible when illuminated by the lawful lower beams of headlamps at all distances from 100 to 600 feet to the rear. (b) This section also applies to an animal-drawn vehicle and a vehicle exempted from this chapter by Section 547.002.

Street Bikes

- regular motorcycles that range from 250cc to 1100cc engines. The riders of these bikes are in all age groups

Criteria for entry (Blue Alert)

-A law enforcement officer must have been killed or seriously injured by an offender. -The investigating law enforcement agency must determine that the offender poses a serious risk or threat to the public and other law enforcement personnel. -A detailed description of the offenders vehicle, vehicle tag, or partial tag must be available for broadcast to the public. -The investigating law enforcement agency or jurisdiction must recommend activation of the Blue Alert to the State operations center

Alley

-A street that is not used primarily for through traffic - provides access to rear entrances of buildings or lots along a street.

Aid for Diabetic: Conscious patient

-Administer sugar, granular sugar, honey, lifesavers or other candy placed under the tongue, or orange juice. -Get medical help and provide comfort

Aid for Treating shock:

-Apply Bleeding control procedures (20.1.3) -Place victim in recovery position -Cover the victim to prevent heat loss -Do not give food or drink -Get medical help and provide comfort

Controlling bleeding:

-Apply direct pressure -Tourniquet application -Apply pressure bandage -Wound packing -Get medical help and provide comfort

521.054 Change Name/Address

-Applying for a license and moves to a new residence -judge who' status as judge becomes inapplicable -change of last name must notify change address/name not later than 30th day after date takes place and apply for new license

Aid for Diabetic: Unconscious patient

-Avoid giving food or liquids -Place victim in recovery position -Get medical help and provide comfort

General guidelines

-Avoid long transmissions (15-30 sec.) -Communicate pertinent details only -Do not transmit unrelated information during an emergency situation -Do not transmit if asked to stand by

factors associated with treatment

-Be aware of possible religious, lifestyle, or ethnic beliefs affecting medical care. -Be sensitive to people's differences - You must provide equity in treatment.

Red Cross Proper Elements of CPR:

-Clear the airway -Breathe for victim -Maintain circulation by chest compression

Moped

-Has a riders saddle -no more than 3 wheels on ground -30mph max -engine cannot have more than 5 brake horsepower -if internal combustion engine: 50 cc or less -no gears for user to shift

Authorized Emergency Vehicles

-Fire department or police vehicle -public or private ambulance: operated by licensed person -municiple department or public service corporation emergency vehicle: City emergency cars (fire pick up truck) -county owned/leased emergency management vehicle -State owned/leased emregency management vehicle -Private vehicle of volunteer firefighter or certified emergency medical services employee/volunteer when responding to an emergency -Industrial emergency response vehicle (for Industrial places, like Lockheads fire dp) -Vehicle of a blood bank when making emergency dlievery -vehicle used for law enforcement purpose that is owned or leased by a federal giv. entity. -Private vehicle of an employee or volunteer of a county emergency management division in a county with a pop of more than 46,500 and less than 48,000 that is designated as an authorized emergency vehicle

Emergency aid procedures for childbirth:

-First responders job is to assist the delivery -Support the baby's head = no pulling -Assist in birth of the upper shoulder -Support the body and feet -Clear the airway -If baby is not breathing, encourage to breathe. CPR may be necessary -Get medical help and provide comfort

Not required to stop to school us

-For school bus on seperate roadway -if on controlled access highway when school bus in loading zone that is part of or adjacent to highway and where pedestrians are not permmitted to corss.

Heat-related illness:

-Get victim out of the heat -Loosen tight clothing -Cool the victim with cool, wet cloths to the skin -If the victim is conscious, give them water to drink in small amounts at a time -Get medical help and provide comfort

identify differences in adult and infant CPR

-Give chest compressions using two fingers for infant

Choking: Unresponsive Child/ Adult

-Go to steps of CPR -Give chest compressions -Give ventilations -Visually look into mouth to see if obstruction is there -Do not do blind finger sweep -Continue CPR until patient becomes responsive or help arrives.

Choking: Unresponsive Infant

-Go to steps of CPR -Give chest compressions using two fingers -Give ventilation -Visually look into mouth to see if obstruction is there -Do not do a blind finger sweep

Communicable diseases generally encountered by first responders:

-Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) -AIDS/HIV -Viral diseases -Other communicable diseases

School Bus

-In compliance for federal motor safety laws -A commercial motor vehicle used to transport pre-primary, primary, or secondary school students to and from home and school, or to and from school-sponsored events. *has to have the lights, yellow paint, mirros, stop sign

Criteria for entry of Amber Alerts

-Is the child 17 years of age or younger,whereabouts unknown,and whose disappearance Law Enforcement has determined to be unwilling which poses a credible threat to the childs safety and health; and if abducted by a parent or legal guardian, was the abduction in the course of an attempted murder or murder? -Is the child 13 years of age or younger, who was taken (willingly or unwillingly) without permission from the care and custody of a parent or legal guardian by: --someone unrelated and more than 3 years older --another parent or legal guardian who attempted or committed murder at the time of the abducion

Criteria for entry (Silver Alert)

-Is the person 65 years of age or older? -Does the senior citizen have a diagnosed impaired mental condition, and does their senior citizens disappearance pose a credible threat to the senior citizens health and safety?(Law enforcement requires the family or guardian of the senior citizen to provide documentation of medical or mental health condition) -Is it confirmed that an investigation has taken place verifying that the senior citizens disappearance is due to his or her impaired mental condition? -Is the silver alert request within 72 hours of the senior citizens disappearance? -Is there sufficient information available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the senior citizen?

Public Safety Entities

-Law enforcement -fire service -EMS -911 Emergency communications -Emergency Management Services -Emergency Notification System

543.009 Compliance with or Violation of Promise to Appear

-Lawyer can take your place in court -if you willfully violate a written promise to appear in court its a misd.

Aid for Stroke:

-Maintain an open airway -Provide emotional support -Head, neck, and shoulders slightly elevated. Turn head slightly to side for drainage -Do not administer anything by mouth -Monitor patient - shock or respiratory or cardiac arrest are possible -Get medical help and provide comfort

Assessment principles:

-Make sure location is safe for you & patient -Conduct primary trauma survey -Circulation -bleeding -Airway -ensure open airway -Breathing -maintain airway

Aid for Treating burns:

-Make sure location is safe for you and patient -Remove from source causing burns -Remove constricting clothing and jewelry -Cover the victim to prevent heat loss -Get medical help and provide comfort

Aid for Broken Bones & Severe Sprains:

-Make sure location is safe for you and patient -Victim Assessment -Immobilize affected arm/ leg (basic splinting/sling) -Re-assess after immobilization for circulation in affected arm or leg -Discuss difference between open and closed fractures -Get medical help and provide comfort

547.613 Restrictions on Windows

-Materials attached to window cannot obstruct drivers view -Tint cannot be red, blue, or amber -Front driver and passanger windows cant have tint above 25% -Backseat windows be as tinted as they want -Windshield cannot be tinted excpet above AS-1 line. Stickers must be above AS-1 sign except required by gov. -Back window can be as tinted as you want: BUT if there is any tint, you must have 2 sideview mirrors. Doesnt apply to: taxi, law enforcement, windows that meet manufacturer requirments

521.085 Types of vehicles

-May operate vehicle of the type it was issued for, or of lesser type. Except motorcycle

Cold related illness:

-Move victim to a warm place -Remove wet clothing and dry victim -Warm victim slowly -Get medical help and provide comfort

Conscious patient: Overdosed

-Obtain information regarding the medication(s) of drug(s) patient overdosed on -Monitor for change in level of consciousness (LOC) -Get medical help and provide comfort

Airway Occlusion Responsive infant:

-Place baby face down -Deliver five palm/heel strikes to the upper back -Rotate the baby face up -Place two fingers below an imaginary line connect baby's nipples -Give five chest thrust to the infant -Repeat until infant expels object or goes unresponsive

Aid for Seizures:

-Place patient on floor or ground -Place victim in recovery position -Loosen restrictive clothing -Do not try to hold patient during convulsions. -Protect the patient from injury. -After convulsions have passed, keep patient at rest. -Position head for drainage in case of vomiting. -Get medical help and provide comfort

Unconscious patient: Overdosed

-Place patient on floor or ground -Place victim in recovery position = Left lateral Recumbent -Get medical help and provide comfort

Aid for Choking: technique is for responsive child or adult

-Place thumb side of fist against middle of abdomen, just above naval -Grasp fist with other hand -Give quick, upward thrusts

544.007 Traffic Control Signals in General

-Stop lights have to be in red, green, yellow -Green light = straight, turn to either side (unless prohibited. Shall yield right of way to people and vehicles lawfully in intersection -Green arrow may enter the intersection in direction permmitted. -facing a steady red signal, shall stop at line. Shall stop before entering crosswalk. After stopping, standing -facing steady yellow is warning that green is being terminated and red is about to be given. If stop light is out, you stop like a stop sign.

Bus

-Transports perons and designed to accomodate *more than 10* passangers, including operator -motor vehicle, other than taxi cab, designed and used to transport persons for compensation

Rescue breathing:

-Tilt head back and lift chin -Pinch nose shut -Give two slow breaths -chest gently rises. -Use abdominal thrust (up to 5 times) to clear airway (NO Abdominal Thrusts in unconscious patients) -Check for pulse (No pulse check until 2 minutes of rescue breathing) -Give one slow breath every 5 seconds for one minute (i.e., 12 breaths) -Recheck pulse & breathing (every 2 minutes) -Continue rescue breathing if a PULSE is present even if the victim is not breathing

521.201 License Ineligibility in General

-Under 15 -Under 18 unless drivers ed. is completed -shown to be addicted to the use of alcohl, controlled substance, or another drug that renders incapable of driving -have had DL that os revoked, canceled, or suspended -if you are mentally incapacitated -department determines their is a disability or disease that prevent sreasonable control of vehicle -failure to appear at court -failure to appear or default in payment of misdemeanor

521.082 Class B

-Vehicle with gross weight more than 26000 -vehicle with gross weight towing more than 26,000 -bus with seating for 24 passangers or more *bus driver

Good Samaritan law (CPRC 74.151)

-act as a reasonable and prudent person under the same circumstances (-On duty we POs are covered by this stature (sec. 74.002))

Criteria for entry (Endangered missing persons alert)

-has the person been diagnosed with an intellectual disability and or pervasive developmental disorder -is it confirmed that an investigation has taken place, verifying that a reasonable explanation for the missing persons disappearance has been ruled out and that the disappearance poses a credible threat to the health and safety of the missing person? -is the endangered missing persons alert request being made within 72 hours of the missing persons disappearance? -Is there sufficient information available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the missing person?

Endangered missing persons alert

-inform the public of missing persons of any age with an intellectual disability

521.027 Persons Exempt from Licensing Requirements

-service of state/US military and operating official motor vehicle within scope of duties. -person operating road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry on highway. -non-resident on active duty who holds license by their state or canadian license -person who is dependent or spouse of a non resident on active duty stationed here

School Activity Bus

A bus designed to accommodate more than 15 passengers including the operator to and from school activities. Term does not include a chartered bus.

551.404 PROHIBITION OF OPERATION ON HIGHWAY BY MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR DEPARTMENT

A county or municipality may prohibit the operation of a golf cart on a highway under Section 551.404 if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety. (b) The Texas Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of a golf cart on a highway under Section 551.404 if the department determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.

503.062. DEALER'S TEMPORARY TAGS

A dealer may issue a temporary tag for use on an unregistered vehicle by the dealer or the dealer's employees only to: (1) demonstrate or cause to be demonstrated to a prospective buyer the vehicle for sale purposes only; (2) convey or cause to be conveyed the vehicle: (A) from one of the dealer's places of business in this state to another of the dealer's places of business in this state; (B) from the dealer's place of business to a place the vehicle is to be repaired, reconditioned, or serviced; (C) from the state line or a location in this state where the vehicle is unloaded to the dealer's place of business; (D) from the dealer's place of business to a place of business of another dealer; (E) from the point of purchase by the dealer to the dealer's place of business; or (F) to road test the vehicle; -can be operated by customer

503.068. LIMITATION ON USE OF DEALER'S LICENSE PLATES AND TAGS.

A dealer or an employee of a dealer may not use a dealer's temporary tag as authorization to operate a vehicle for the dealer's or the employee's personal use.

503.070. REMOVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE LICENSE PLATES.

A dealer who purchases a vehicle that displays an out-of-state license plate must remove the plate within a reasonable time. (b) A dealer who purchases a vehicle for resale may not operate the vehicle on a public street or highway in this state while the vehicle displays an out-of-state license plate.

551.405 Crossing Roadways

A golf cart may cross a highway at an intersection, including an intersection with a highway that has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.

683.013. STORAGE FEES

A law enforcement agency or the agent of a law enforcement agency that takes into custody an abandoned motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or outboard motor is entitled to reasonable storage fees: (1) for not more than 10 days, beginning on the day the item is taken into custody and ending on the day the required notice is mailed; and (2) beginning on the day after the day the agency mails notice and ending on the day accrued charges are paid and the vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or outboard motor is removed.

683.012. TAKING ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE INTO CUSTODY: NOTICE.

A law enforcement agency shall send notice of abandonment to: (1) the last known registered owner of each motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or outboard motor taken into custody by the agency or for which a report is received under Section 683.031; and (2) each lienholder recorded: -if you take an aircraft you need to contact the FAA -if you take it, notice must be mailed before the 10th day -they have 20 days to claim it

681.012. SEIZURE AND REVOCATION OF PLACARD

A law enforcement officer who believes that an offense under Section 681.011(a) or (d) has occurred in the officer's presence shall seize any disabled parking placard involved in the offense. Not later than 48 hours after the seizure, the officer shall determine whether probable cause existed to believe that the offense was committed. If the officer does not find that probable cause existed, the officer shall promptly return each placard to the person from whom it was seized. If the officer finds that probable cause existed, the officer, not later than the fifth day after the date of the seizure, shall destroy the placard and notify the department. A peace officer may seize a disabled parking placard from a person who operates a vehicle on which a disabled parking placard is displayed if the peace officer determines by inspecting the person's driver's license, personal identification certificate, or military identification that the disabled parking placard does not contain the first four digits of the driver's license number, personal identification certificate number, or military identification number and the initials of: (1) the person operating the vehicle; (2) the applicant on behalf of a person being transported by the vehicle; or (3) a person being transported by the vehicle. A peace officer shall destroy a seized placard and notify the department. (b) On seizure of a placard under Subsection (a) or (a-1), a placard is revoked. A person from whom the placard was seized may apply for a new placard by submitting an application under Section 681.003.

547.305 Restrictions on Use of Lights

A motor vehicle lamp or illuminating device, other than a headlamp, spotlamp, auxiliary lamp, turn signal lamp, or emergency vehicle, tow truck, or school bus warning lamp, that projects a beam with an intensity brighter than 300 candlepower shall be directed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam strikes the roadway at a distance of more than 75 feet from the vehicle. b)Except as expressly authorized by law, a person may not operate or move equipment or a vehicle, other than a police vehicle, with a lamp or device that displays a red light visible from directly in front of the center of the equipment or vehicle A person may not operate a motor vehicle equipped with a red, white, or blue beacon, flashing, or alternating light unless the equipment is: (1) used as specifically authorized by this chapter; or (2) a running lamp, headlamp, taillamp, backup lamp, or turn signal lamp that is used as authorized by law. A vehicle may be equipped with alternately flashing lighting equipment described by Section 547.701 or 547.702 only if the vehicle is: (1) a school bus; (2) an authorized emergency vehicle; (3) a church bus that has the words "church bus" printed on the front and rear of the bus so as to be clearly discernable to other vehicle operators; a tow truck while under the direction of a law enforcement officer at the scene of an accident or while hooking up to a disabled vehicle on a roadway; or a tow truck with a mounted light bar which has turn signals and stop lamps in addition to those required by Sections 547.322, 547.323, and 547.324, Transportation Code. A person may not operate a highway maintenance or construction vehicle or service vehicle that is not equipped with lamps or that does not display lighted lamps as required by the standards and specifications adopted by the Texas Department of Transportation. -A security patrol vehicle may only be equipped with green, amber, or white lights. -A motor vehicle is equipped with a lamp or illuminating device under this section regardless of whether the lamp or illuminating device is: (1) attached to the motor vehicle temporarily or permanently; or (2) activated. (e-3) An escort flag vehicle may be equipped with alternating or flashing blue and amber lights. (e-4) A vehicle described by Section 545.157(a) may be equipped with flashing blue lights.

547.330 Auxiliary driving lamps permitted

A motor vehicle may be equipped with no more than two auxiliary passing lamps. (b) An auxiliary passing lamp shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height from 24 to 42 inches. (c) An auxiliary passing lamp may be used with headlamps as specified by Section 547.333.

547.328 Fog lamps permitted

A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two fog lamps. (b) A fog lamp shall be: (1) mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height from 12 to 30 inches; and (2) aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam from a lamp mounted to the left of center on a vehicle projects a beam of light at a distance of 25 feet that is higher than four inches below the level of the center of the lamp. (c) Lighted fog lamps may be used with lower headlamp beams as specified by Section 547.333.

547.327 Stoplamps permitted

A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two spotlamps. (b) A spotlamp shall be aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam strikes the windshield, window, mirror, or occupant of another vehicle in use.

547.332 Other Lamps permitted

A motor vehicle may be equipped with: (1) not more than two side cowl or fender lamps that emit an amber or white light without glare; (2) not more than two running board courtesy lamps, one on each side of the vehicle, that emit an amber or white light without glare; and (3) one or more backup lamps that: - emit an amber or white light only when the vehicle is not moving forward; and - may be displayed separately or in combination with another lamp.

547.601 Safety Belts Required

A motor vehicle required by Chapter 548 to be inspected shall be equipped with front safety belts if safety belt anchorages were part of the manufacturer's original equipment on the vehicle.

547.603 Windshield Wipers

A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device that is operated or controlled by the operator of the vehicle and that cleans moisture from the windshield. The device shall be maintained in good working condition.

547.604 Muffler Required

A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise. (b) A person may not use a muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device on a motor vehicle.

***547.602 Mirrors Required***

A motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle used to tow another vehicle, shall be equipped with a mirror located to reflect to the operator a view of the highway for a distance of at least **200** feet from the rear of the vehicle.

458.051 Subject to Inspection

A motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, or mobile home, registered in this state, must have the following items inspected at an inspection station or by an inspector: (1) tires; (2) wheel assembly; (3) safety guards or flaps, if required by Section 547.606; (4) brake system, including power brake unit; (5) steering system, including power steering; (6) lighting equipment; (7) horns and warning devices; (8) mirrors; (9) windshield wipers; (10) sunscreening devices, unless the vehicle is exempt from sunscreen device restrictions under Section 547.613; (11) front seat belts in vehicles on which seat belt anchorages were part of the manufacturer's original equipment; (12) exhaust system; (13) exhaust emission system; (14) fuel tank cap, using pressurized testing equipment approved by department rule; and (15) emissions control equipment as designated by department rule. (b) A moped is subject to inspection in the same manner as a motorcycle, except that the only items of equipment required to be inspected are the brakes, headlamps, rear lamps, and reflectors,

551.352 Operation on Roadways or Sidewalks

A motor-assisted scooter may be operated only on a street or highway for which the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. The motor-assisted scooter may cross a road or street at an intersection where the road or street has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. Unless city ordiance -minibikes and pocket bikes can only be ridden on private property

Difference between Motorcycle club vs Criminal Steet Gang

A motorcycle club is a group of people that ride motorcycles in organized activities. They may wear distinctive clothing to identify their club. Their primary activities involve the sport of motorcycling. Criminal Street Gang (PC 71.01(d)): Three or more persons having a common identifying sign or symbol or an identifiable leadership who continuously or regularly associate in the commission of criminal activities.

547.617 Motorcyle Footrest and handholds

A motorcycle or moped that is designed to carry more than one person must be equipped with footrests and handholds for use by the passenger.

543.007 Commercial Vehicle

A notice to appear issued to the operator of a commercial motor vehicle or holder of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit, for the violation of a law regulating the operation of vehicles on highways, must contain the information required by department rule

661.003 Safety headgear continued

A peace officer may not stop or detain a person who is the operator of or a passenger on a motorcycle for the sole purpose of determining whether the person has successfully completed the motorcycle operator training and safety course or is covered by a health insurance plan. Misd $10-50

552.002 Pedestrian Right-of-Way If Control Signal Present

A pedestrian control signal displaying "Walk," "Don't Walk," or "Wait" applies to a pedestrian as provided by this section. (b) A pedestrian facing a "Walk" signal may proceed across a roadway in the direction of the signal, and the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian. (c) A pedestrian may not start to cross a roadway in the direction of a "Don't Walk" signal or a "Wait" signal. A pedestrian who has partially crossed while the "Walk" signal is displayed shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "Don't Walk" signal or "Wait" signal is displayed.

552.006 Use of Sidewalk

A pedestrian may not walk along and on a roadway if an adjacent sidewalk is provided and is accessible to the pedestrian. (b) If a sidewalk is not provided, a pedestrian walking along and on a highway shall if possible walk on: (1) the left side of the roadway; or (2) the shoulder of the highway facing oncoming traffic. (c) The operator of a vehicle emerging from or entering an alley, building, or private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian approaching on a sidewalk extending across the alley, building entrance or exit, road, or driveway.

552.005 Other than crosswalk (jay walking)

A pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle on the highway if crossing a roadway at a place: (1) other than in a marked crosswalk or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection; or (2) where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided. (b) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation, a pedestrian may cross only in a marked crosswalk. (c) A pedestrian may cross a roadway intersection diagonally only if and in the manner authorized by a traffic control device.

**543.002 Taken Before Magistrate**

A person arrested for a violation of this subtitle punishable as a misdemeanor shall be immediately taken before a magistrate if: (1) the person is arrested on a charge of failure to stop in the event of an accident causing damage to property; or (2) the person demands an immediate appearance before a magistrate or refuses to make a written promise to appear in court as provided by this subchapter. (b) The person must be taken before a magistrate who: (1) has jurisdiction of the offense; (2) is in the county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed; and (3) is nearest or most accessible to the place of arrest.

504.945. WRONG, FICTITIOUS, ALTERED, OR OBSCURED LICENSE PLATE

A person commits an offense if the person attaches to or displays on a motor vehicle a license plate that: (1) is issued for a different motor vehicle; (2) is issued for the vehicle under any other motor vehicle law other than by the department; (3) is assigned for a registration period other than the registration period in effect; (4) is fictitious; (5) has blurring or reflective matter that significantly impairs the readability of the name of the state in which the vehicle is registered or the letters or numbers of the license plate number at any time; (6) has an attached illuminated device or sticker, decal, emblem, or other insignia that is not authorized by law and that interferes with the readability of the letters or numbers of the license plate number or the name of the state in which the vehicle is registered; or (7) has a coating, covering, protective substance, or other material that: -distorts angular visibility or detectability; -alters or obscures one-half or more of the name of the state in which the vehicle is registered; or -alters or obscures the letters or numbers of the license plate number or the color of the plate. B) Except as provided by Subsection (e), an offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $200, unless it is shown at the trial of the offense that the owner knowingly altered or made illegible the letters, numbers, and other identification marks, in which case the offense is a Class B misdemeanor. C) Subsection (a)(7) may not be construed to apply to: (1) a trailer hitch installed on a vehicle in a normal or customary manner; (2) a transponder, as defined by Section 228.057, that is attached to a vehicle in the manner required by the issuing authority; (3) a wheelchair lift or wheelchair carrier that is attached to a vehicle in a normal or customary manner; (4) a trailer being towed by a vehicle; or (5) a bicycle or motorcycle rack that is attached to a vehicle in a normal or customary manner.

502.472. OPERATION OF VEHICLE UNDER IMPROPER REGISTRATION

A person commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle that has not been registered or registered for a class other than that to which the vehicle belongs as required by law

502.473. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT REGISTRATION INSIGNIA

A person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway during a registration period a motor vehicle that does not properly display the registration insignia issued by the department that establishes that the license plates have been validated for the period. A person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway during a registration period a road tractor, motorcycle, trailer, or semitrailer that does not display a registration insignia issued by the department that establishes that the vehicle is registered for the period.

502.471. GENERAL PENALTY.

A person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of this chapter and no other penalty is prescribed for the violation. (b) This section does not apply to a violation of Section 502.003, 502.042, 502.197, or 502.431. (c) Unless otherwise specified, an offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.

504.946. DECEPTIVELY SIMILAR LICENSE PLATE

A person commits an offense if the person: (1) manufactures, sells, or possesses a license plate deceptively similar to a license plate issued by the department; or (2) makes a copy or likeness of a license plate deceptively similar to a license plate issued by the department with intent to sell the copy or likeness.

502.4755. DECEPTIVELY SIMILAR INSIGNIA

A person commits an offense if the person: (1) manufactures, sells, or possesses a registration insignia deceptively similar to the registration insignia of the department; or (2) makes a copy or likeness of an insignia deceptively similar to the registration insignia of the department with intent to sell the copy or likeness. (b) For the purposes of this section, an insignia is deceptively similar to the registration insignia of the department if the insignia is not prescribed by the department but a reasonable person would presume that it was prescribed by the department.

551A.074. CARRYING PASSENGERS.

A person may not carry a passenger on an off-highway vehicle operated on public off-highway vehicle land, a beach, or a highway unless the vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to transport a passenger.

661.002 OFFENSES RELATING TO NOT WEARING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR

A person commits an offense if the person: (1) operates or rides as a passenger on a motorcycle on a public street or highway; and (2) is not wearing protective headgear that meets safety standards adopted by the department. (b) A person commits an offense if the person carries on a motorcycle on a public street or highway a passenger who is not wearing protective headgear that meets safety standards adopted by the department. (c) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (a) or (b) that at the time the offense was committed, the person required to wear protective headgear was at least 21 years old and had successfully completed a motorcycle operator training and safety course under Chapter 662 or was covered by a health insurance plan providing the person with medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of an accident while operating or riding on a motorcycle. A peace officer may not arrest a person or issue a citation to a person for a violation of Subsection (a) or (b) if the person required to wear protective headgear is at least 21 years of age and presents evidence sufficient to show that the person required to wear protective headgear has successfully completed a motorcycle operator training and safety course or is covered by a health insurance plan as described by this subsection.

**502.407. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITH EXPIRED LICENSE PLATE**

A person commits an offense if, **after the fifth working day** after the date the registration for the vehicle expires: (1) the person operates on a public highway during a registration period a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer that has attached to it a license plate for the preceding period; and (2) the license plate has not been validated by the attachment of a registration insignia for the registration period in effect. -defense if county officer where you renew is closed for a protracted period of time because of a legit reason. and its not expired for 30+ days

547.004. GENERAL OFFENSES

A person commits an offense that is a misdemeanor if the person operates or moves or, as an owner, knowingly permits another to operate or move, a vehicle that: (1) is unsafe so as to endanger a person; (2) is not equipped in a manner that complies with the vehicle equipment standards and requirements established by this chapter; or (3) is equipped in a manner prohibited by this chapter. (b) A person commits an offense that is a misdemeanor if the person operates a vehicle equipped with an item of vehicle equipment that the person knows has been determined in a compliance proceeding under Section 547.206 to not comply with a department standard. (c) A court may dismiss a charge brought under this section if the defendant: (1) remedies the defect before the defendant's first court appearance; and (2) pays a fine not to exceed $10. (d) Subsection (c) does not apply to an offense involving a commercial motor vehicle.

542.401 General Penalty

A person convicted of an offense that is a misdemeanor under this subtitle for which another penalty is not provided shall be punished by a fine $1-200

Protection of life or health - PC 9.34 (b)

A person is justified in using both force and deadly force against another when and to the degree he reasonably believes the force or deadly force is immediately necessary to preserve the other's life in an emergency.

DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES WITH COMPTROLLER.

A person may establish financial responsibility by depositing $55,000 with the comptroller in: (1) cash; or (2) securities that: (A) are of the type that may legally be purchased by savings banks or trust funds; and (B) have a market value equal to the required amount. -cant be in debt to do this

545.419. RIDING IN HOUSE TRAILER

A person may not occupy a house trailer while it is being moved.

551.104 Safety Equipment

A person may not operate a bicycle unless the bicycle is equipped with a brake capable of making a braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement. (b) A person may not operate a bicycle at nighttime unless the bicycle is equipped with: (1) a lamp on the front of the bicycle that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet in front of the bicycle; and (2) on the rear of the bicycle: (A) a red reflector that is: (i) of a type approved by the department; and (ii) visible when directly in front of lawful upper beams of motor vehicle headlamps from all distances from 50 to 300 feet to the rear of the bicycle; or (B) a lamp that emits a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the bicycle.

601.051. REQUIREMENT OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

A person may not operate a motor vehicle in this state unless financial responsibility is established for that vehicle through: (1) a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that complies with Subchapter D; (2) a surety bond filed under Section 601.121; (3) a deposit under Section 601.122; (4) a deposit under Section 601.123; or (5) self-insurance under Section 601.124.

551A.031 Safety Certificate

A person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on land owned or leased by the state or a political subdivision of the state that is not open to vehicular traffic unless: (1) the land is public off-highway vehicle land; and (2) the operation is in compliance with: - this chapter; and - Chapter 29, Parks and Wildlife Code. (b) A person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land or a beach unless the person: -holds a safety certificate issued under this chapter or under the authority of another state; - is taking a safety training course under the direct supervision of a certified off-highway vehicle safety instructor; or - is under the direct supervision of an adult who holds a safety certificate issued under this chapter or under the authority of another state. (c) A person to whom a safety certificate required by Subsection (b) has been issued shall: (1) carry the certificate when the person operates an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land or a beach; and (2) display the certificate at the request of any law enforcement officer.

552.007. SOLICITATION BY PEDESTRIANS

A person may not stand in a roadway to solicit a ride, contribution, employment, or business from an occupant of a vehicle, except that a person may stand in a roadway to solicit a charitable contribution if authorized to do so by the local authority having jurisdiction over the roadway. (b) A person may not stand on or near a highway to solicit the watching or guarding of a vehicle parked or to be parked on the highway. (c) In this section, "charitable contribution" means a contribution to an organization defined as charitable by the standards of the United States Internal Revenue Service.

547.005 Special Use Provision

A person may not use a slow-moving-vehicle emblem on a stationary object or a vehicle other than a slow-moving vehicle. -cant drive a vehicle that says "school bus" unless it is actually used as school bus

545.418 Opening vehicle Doors

A person may not: (1) open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic, unless the door may be opened in reasonable safety without interfering with the movement of other traffic; or (2) leave a door on the side of a vehicle next to moving traffic open for longer than is necessary to load or unload a passenger.

545.104 Signaling Turns, Use signal turns

A person shall use the signals intention to turn, change lanes, or start B) When turning, must signal continuously for not less than the last 100ft of movement of the vehicle before the turn. C) operator may not light one side of the signals as a courtesy or "do pass" signal. When parked on shoulder, must use hazards

542.303 Inchoate Offense

A person who attempts to commit or conspires to commit an act declared by this subtitle to be an offense is guilty of the offense. (b) A person who falsely, fraudulently, or wilfully permits another to violate this subtitle is guilty of the violation.

Non resident

A person who is not a resident of this state

551A.032 . OPERATION ON PUBLIC OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE LAND BY PERSON YOUNGER THAN 14

A person younger than 14 years of age who is operating an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land must be accompanied by and be under the direct supervision of: (1) the person's parent or guardian; or (2) an adult who is authorized by the person's parent or guardian.

521.021 license required

A person, other than a person expressly exempted under this chapter, may not operate a motor vehicle on a highway in this state unless the person holds a driver's license issued under this chapter.

Implied Consent

A persons actions would cause another reasonable person to believe that they consented

547.304 Applicability

A provision of this chapter that requires a vehicle to be equipped with fixed electric lights does not apply to a farm trailer or fertilizer trailer registered under Section 502.146 or a boat trailer with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less if the trailer is not operated at a time or under a condition specified by Section 547.302 a provision of this chapter that requires a vehicle to be equipped with lamps, reflectors, and lighting equipment does not apply to a mobile home if the mobile home: (1) is moved under a permit issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (2) is not moved at a time or under a condition specified by Section 547.302(a)

Motor Vehicle

A self-propelled vehicle or a vehicle that is propelled by electric power from overhead trolley wires. -does not inclide electic bicycles or electronic personal assistive mobility device.

The state traffic fine shall be the person is placed on community supervision paid regardless of whether; the court defers final disposition of the person's case; or __________. Select one: a. A sentence is imposed on the person b. The person is convicted c. The person is a person of foreign nationality d. The person is found innocent

A sentence is imposed on the person

601.081. STANDARD PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE FORM.

A standard proof of motor vehicle liability insurance form prescribed by the Texas Department of Insurance must include: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the insurance policy number; (3) the policy period; (4) the name and address of each insured; (5) the policy limits or a statement that the coverage of the policy complies with the minimum amounts of motor vehicle liability insurance required by this chapter; and (6) the make and model of each covered vehicle.

547.609 Suncreening Device

A sunscreening device must have a label that: (1) is legible; (2) contains information required by the department on light transmission and luminous reflectance of the device; (3) if the device is placed on or attached to a windshield or a side or rear window, states that the light transmission of the device is consistent with Section 547.613(b)(1) or (2), as applicable; and (4) is permanently installed between the material and the surface to which the material is applied.

552.001 Traffic Control Signals

A traffic control signal displaying green, red, and yellow lights or lighted arrows applies to a pedestrian as provided by this section unless the pedestrian is otherwise directed by a special pedestrian control signal. (b) A pedestrian facing a green signal may proceed across a roadway within a marked or unmarked crosswalk unless the sole green signal is a turn arrow. (c) A pedestrian facing a steady red signal alone or a steady yellow signal may not enter a roadway.

Telecommunicator

A trained individual who is responsible for answering requests for emergency and nonemergency assistance from citizens. This individual assesses the need for a response and alerts responders to the incident.

547.331. HAZARD LAMPS PERMITTED

A vehicle may be equipped with lamps to warn other vehicle operators of a vehicular traffic hazard that requires unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing. (b) The lamps shall be: (1) mounted at the same level and spaced as widely apart as practicable on the front and on the rear of the vehicle; and (2) visible at a distance of at least 500 feet in normal sunlight. (c) The lamps shall display simultaneously flashing lights that emit: (1) a white or amber light, or a color between white and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the front of the vehicle; or (2) a red or amber light, or a color between red and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the rear of the vehicle.

681.008. PARKING PRIVILEGES: CERTAIN VETERANS AND MILITARY AWARD RECIPIENTS

A vehicle may be parked for an unlimited period in a parking space or area that is designated specifically for persons with physical disabilities if the vehicle: (1) is being operated by or for the transportation of: (A) the person who registered the vehicle under Section 504.202(a) or a person described by Section 504.202(b) if the vehicle is registered under that subsection; and (B) displays special license plates (TX or any other state)

551.301 Neighborhood electric vehicle (golf cart/gator)

A vehicle that can attain a maximum speed of 35 MPH on a paved level surface

543.008 Violation by Officer

A violation by an officer of a provision of Sections 543.003-543.007 is misconduct in office and the officer is subject to removal from the officer's position.

547.301 Measurements

A visbility distance equirement imposed by this chapter for a lamp or device applies when a lighted lamp or device is required and is measured as if the vehicle were unloaded and on a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions. A mounted height requirement imposed by this chapter for a lamp or device is measured as if the vehicle were unloaded and on level ground and is measured from the center of the lamp or device to the ground.

547.502 Visible Warning Device required

A) A person who operates outside an urban areas district or on a divided highway, a truck, bus, or truck-tractor or a motor vehicle towing a house trailer shall carry in the vehicle: (1) at daytime: -at least two red flags at least 12 inches square; and -standards to support the flags; and (2) at nighttime: - at least three flares and at least three red-burning fusees; -at least three red electric lanterns; or -at least three portable red emergency reflectors. B) A person who operates an explosive cargo vehicle at nighttime: (1) shall carry in the vehicle three red electric lanterns or three portable red emergency reflectors; and (2) may not carry in the vehicle a flare, fusee, or signal produced by flame. (c) A flare, electric lantern, or portable reflector must be visible and distinguishable at a distance of at least 600 feet at night under normal atmospheric conditions. (d) A portable reflector unit must be designed and constructed to reflect a red light clearly visible at all distances from 100 to 600 feet under normal atmospheric conditions at night when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps. (e) A flare, fusee, electric lantern, portable reflector, or warning flag must be a type approved by the department.

545.106 Signals by hand and arm or by signal lamp

A) An operator required to give a stop or turn signal shall do so by: (1) using the hand and arm; or (2) lighting signal lamps approved by the department. B) A motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with signal lamps, and the required signal shall be given by lighting the lamps, if: (1) the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab, or load of the motor vehicle is more than two feet; or (2) the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load, including the body or load of a combination of vehicles, is more than 14 feet.

545.417 Obstruction of View

A) May not drive when front seat exceeds three people so that: -operators view is obstructed -interferes with operators control B) passanger in vehcile may not ride in a way that obstructs drivers view or their ability to control the car

545.101 Turning at Intersection

A) To mske a right turn at an intersection shall make the approach and turn as closely as possible to the curb. B)To make a left turn at intersection, approach from extreme lefthand and arrive in any available lane 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. D) To turn left, an operator who is approaching an intersection having a roadway designated for one-way traffic and for which signs are posted from a roadway designated for one-way traffic and for which signs are posted shall make the turn as closely as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

545.407 FOLLOWING OR OBSTRUCTING FIRE APPARATUS OR AMBULANCE

A) Unless on official business, may not follow closer than **500**ft a firetruck responding, or drive into or park in the block where it stopped. B) may not follow closer tha **500** ft of an ambulance flashing its lights, cant drive or park in a manner intended to interfere with its arrival or departure.

545.352 Prima Facie Speed Limits

A) a speed in excess of the limits is prima facie evidence that it is not reasonable and prudent B) following speeds are legal -30 mph in urban distract, 15 in alley. -70mph state highways, outside urban district -60mph non state highway, outside urban district -60mph for school bus passed commercial motor vehicle inspection, 50mph if it hasnt passed -15 mph on beach - 15mph on county road adjacent to public beach if declared by county

**547.02 Operation and Maintenance of Brakes **

A) brakes shall operate on each wheel excpet: 1. special mobile equipement 2. vehicle that is towed as a commodity 3. trailer, semi trailer, pole trailer gross weight heavier than 4,500lbs but not hravier than 15,000 lbs not going more than 30mph and has brakes on both rear wheels B) A truck or truck-tractor that has at least three axles is not required to have brakes on the front wheels, but must have brakes that: (1) operate on the wheels of one steerable axle if the vehicle is equipped with at least two steerable axles; and (2) comply with the performance requirements of this chapter. C) A trailer or semitrailer that has a gross weight of 15,000 pounds or less may use surge or inertia brake systems to satisfy the requirements of Subsection (a). **D) Brakes shall be maintained in good working order and adjusted to operate on wheels on each side of the vehicle as equally as practicable. **

521.457 Driving While License Invalid

A) commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle on a highway: -license has been cancelled, and does not have a subsequently issued license -during a period where their license is suspended or revoked -license is expired if the license expired during a period of suspension -after renewal of the person's driver's license has been denied under any law of this state, if the person does not have a driver's license subsequently issued under this chapter B) offense if prohibited from getting a license and drives on a highway C) Not a defense that you didnt recieve notification of license suspension M/C, unless previous conv. under this section, no insurance, or have had previous DWI conv. M/B

545.409 Drawbars and Trailer Hitches; Saddle-Mount Towing

A) draw bar or other connection between vehicle drawing vehicle 1. must be string enough to oull all weight drawn, and 2. may not exceed 15ft. B) when using a chain, rope, or cable to connect vehicles shall dispaly a white flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square C) may not draw more than 3 vehicles by the "triple saddle moutn method"

545.410 Towing Safety chains

A) passanger car or light truck may not draw trailer or other vehicle unless safety chains of approaved type are attached B) chains have to be strong enough to maintain connection, and show the proper way to attach them

546.004 Ecxceptions

A) volunteer firefighter who operates private vehicle as emergecny vehicle may engage in 456.001 only when using visual signals B) police vehicle is not required to be equiped with or dispay red light from front of vehicle C police may operate emergency vehicle without audible or visual lights if it would be better that they didnt (might destroy evidence, if it would be faster without them, if it would extend the pursuit, you dont want them to know youre coming)

545.413 Safety Belts Offense

A)Person commits and offense if: 1. At least 15y/o 2. riding in passanger vehicle while its operated 3. the seat has a seat belt and 4 is not secured by safety belt Mid. $25-50 B) person commits an offense if: 1. operates passanger vehicle equipped with safety belt and 2. allows child younger than 17y/o to ride without safety belt Misd. $100-200 E) defense that have written statement from medical person sayong they shouldnt wear one, or employee of postal service. newspaper deliver, meter reader, commerical vehicle registered as farm vehicle, in vehicle used to dispose solid waste (trash truck) *basically if it stops a lot

Habitual Offender

A3-"habitual violator" if the person has four or more convictions that arise out of different transactions in 12 consecutive months, or seven or more convictions that arise out of different transactions in 24 months, if the convictions are for moving violations

545.307(b) Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicle in or Near Residential Subdivision

After 10pm and before 6am, person may not park a commercial motor vehicle on street that is maintained by municipality or county and for which signs are posted. -exception if, transporting persons or property performing work, or remains there only long enough to complete the work

521.143 Evidence of Insurance Required

An application for original DL must also prove you have insurance

545.402 Moving a parked vehicle

An operator may not begin movement of a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle unless the movement can be made safely.

545.064 Restricted access

An operator may not drive on or from a limited-access or controlled-access roadway except at an entrance or exit that is established by a public authority.

545.403 Driving through a safety zone

An operator may not drive through or in a safety zone.

545.404 Unattended Motor Vehicle

An operator may not leave the vehicle unattended without: (1) stopping the engine; (2) locking the ignition; (3) removing the key from the ignition; (4) setting the parking brake effectively; and (5) if standing on a grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway.

521.001 License

Authorization to operate motor vehicle, include: -drivers license -priviledge of a person to operate motor vehicle -non residents operating priviledge

547.702 Additional Equipment Requirments for Emergency Vehicles

An authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a siren, exhaust whistle, or bell: audible for 500ft The operator of an authorized emergency vehicle shall use the siren, whistle, or bell when necessary to warn other vehicle operators or pedestrians of the approach of the emergency vehicle. Have to be mounted laterally as far apart as practical, displays alternately flashing red lights, two located on the front at the same level and two located on the rear at the same level; and displays at 500ft

521.042 Accident Conviction Records

Accidents will show up on your driving record

Shoulder

Adjacent to road, designed fro parking, has marking differentiating it from roadway -not for travel

An authorized emergency vehicle is Select one: a. A fire department or police vehicle b. A public or private ambulance operated by a person who has a license c. An emergency medical services vehicle d. All of the above

All of the above

________ is not used primarily for through traffic; and provides access to rear entrances of buildings or lots along a street Select one: a. Abbey b. Road c. Alley d. Highway

Alley

551A.071 Display of Lights

An off-highway vehicle that is operated on public off-highway vehicle land, a beach, or a highway must be equipped with: (1) a brake system maintained in good operating condition; (2) an adequate muffler system in good working condition; and (3) a United States Forest Service qualified spark arrester. (b) An off-highway vehicle that is operated on public off-highway vehicle land, a beach, or a highway must display a lighted headlight and taillight: (1) during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise; and (2) at any time when visibility is reduced because of insufficient light or atmospheric conditions. (c) A person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land, a beach, or a highway if: (1) the vehicle has an exhaust system that has been modified with a cutout, bypass, or similar device; or (2) the spark arrester has been removed or modified, unless the vehicle is being operated in a closed-course competition event.

**543.004 Notice to Appear Required: Certain Offenses**

An officer shall issue a written notice to appear if: (1) the offense charged is: - speeding; -the use of a wireless communication device (texting while driving) ; or - a violation of the open container law, and (2) the person makes a written promise to appear in court as provided by Section 543.005. (b) If the person is a resident of or is operating a vehicle licensed in a state or country other than this state, Subsection (a) applies only as provided by Chapter 703. (c) The offenses specified by Subsection (a) are the only offenses for which issuance of a written notice to appear is mandatory. *for those offenses, before you make a custodial arrest, you must give an opportunity to sign the ticket

**543.003 Notice to Appear** (ticket)

An officer who arrests a person for a violation of this subtitle punishable as a misdemeanor and who does not take the person before a magistrate shall issue a written notice to appear in court showing: 1. the time and place the person is to appear, 2. the offense charged, the name and address of the person charged, and, 3. if applicable, the license number of the person's vehicle.

545.155 Vehicle Entering Highway from Private Road or Driveway.

An operator about to enter or cross a highwya from an alley, building, or private road or driveway shall yield the right of way to a vehicle approaching on the highway to be entered

545.102 Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade

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. *U-Turn on hill or curve when you would be obscured by 500ft

545.408 Crossing Fire Hose

An operator may not, without the consent of the fire department official in command, drive over an unprotected hose of a fire department if the hose is on a street or private driveway and is intended for use at a fire or alarm of fire.

551A.055 OPeration on Roadway Certain Areas

An operator may operate an unregistered off-highway vehicle: (1) in a master planned community: (A) that has in place a uniform set of restrictive covenants; and (B) for which a county or municipality has approved a plat; or (2) on a highway for which the posted speed limit is not more than 35 miles per hour, if the off-highway vehicle is operated: (A) during the daytime; and (B) not more than two miles from the location where the off-highway vehicle is usually parked and for transportation to or from a golf course.

545.052 Driving past vehicle moving in opposite direction.

An operator miving in the opposite direction of the movement of another shall: -remain to the right -if only wide enough for one car, give them at least half or as much a possible

545.154 Controlled Access Highway

An operator on acces or feeder road shall yield right of way to a vehicle entering or about to entr the feeder road from the highway

545.107 Method of giving hand and arm signals

An operator who is permitted to give a hand and arm signal shall give the signal from the *LEFT* side as follows: -left turn: extend hand and arm horizontally -right turn, extend hand arm upward. Bicycle can just point -Stop/slow: extend hand arm down

502.143. OTHER VEHICLES

An owner may not register the following vehicles for operation on a public highway: (1) power sweepers; (2) motorized mobility devices; (3) electric personal assistive mobility devices; and (4) electric bicycles, as defined by Section 664.001.

543.003 Arrest without warrant

Any peace officer may arrest without warrant any person found to be in violation of the traffic code

Violations of Transportation Code has no _____________ to "failure to appear"

Application

545.151 Vehicle Approaching or Entering Intersection

Approaching an intersection: -shall stop, yield, and grant immediate use of intersection: in obedience to traffic control device (even if stop light is out) -smaller roads, if no traffic control present, must yield right of way to superior roadways -operator on unpaved street approaching paved street shall yield right of way until safe to proceed. -operator approaching intersection that is not controlled by traffic controll device shall yield right of way to vehicle to its right -If a no traffic control device at intersection where one roadway terminates (T intersection) the vehicle on the terminating street must yield right of way -An operator who is required by this section to stop and yield the right-of-way at an intersection to another vehicle and who is involved in a collision or interferes with other traffic at the intersection to whom right-of-way is to be given is presumed not to have yielded the right-of-way.

545.3051 Removal of Property

Authority or law enforcement agency may remove personal property from a roadway if determined that the property blocks roadway or endangers public safety. -may be removed without consent of owner -owner shall reimberse costs

546.003 Audible/Visual Signal

Authorized emergency vehicle engaged in 546.001 shall use, at the discretion of the operator in accordance to department policy audible and visual signal

Class M License

Authorizes the holder of the license to operate a motorcycle or moped.

454.454 Automated Motor Vehicle OPeration

Autmated motor vehicle may operate with automated system engaged regardless if a human is present An automated motor vehicle may not operate on a highway in this state with the automated driving system engaged unless the vehicle is: (1) capable of operating in compliance with applicable traffic and motor vehicle laws of this state, subject to this subchapter; (2) equipped with a recording device, as defined by Section 547.615(a), installed by the manufacturer of the automated motor vehicle or automated driving system; (3) equipped with an automated driving system in compliance with applicable federal law and federal motor vehicle safety standards; (4) registered and titled in accordance with the laws of this state; and (5) covered by motor vehicle liability coverage or self-insurance in an amount equal to the amount of coverage that is required under the laws of this state.

521.3465 Automatic Suspension on Conviction

Automatic suspension for -displaying false/ficticious motor registration

545.451

Automted Driving System: hardware/software without human intervention are able to perform all driving functions Human Operator: natural person who operate entire dynamic driving task

Universal precautions:

Avoidance Gloves Masks Goggles Washing after exposure Changing clothing after exposure Testing after exposure Treat all persons as if infected

724.015. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OFFICER BEFORE REQUESTING SPECIMEN.

Before requesting a person to submit to the taking of a specimen, the officer shall inform the person orally and in writing that: (1) if the person refuses to submit to the taking of the specimen, that refusal may be admissible in a subsequent prosecution; (2) if the person refuses to submit to the taking of the specimen, the person's license to operate a motor vehicle will be automatically suspended, whether or not the person is subsequently prosecuted as a result of the arrest, for not less than 180 days; (3) if the person refuses to submit to the taking of a specimen, the officer may apply for a warrant authorizing a specimen to be taken from the person; (4) if the person is 21 years of age or older and submits to the taking of a specimen designated by the officer and an analysis of the specimen shows the person had an alcohol concentration of a level specified by Chapter 49, Penal Code, the person's license to operate a motor vehicle will be automatically suspended for not less than 90 days, whether or not the person is subsequently prosecuted as a result of the arrest; (5) if the person is younger than 21 years of age and has any detectable amount of alcohol in the person's system, the person's license to operate a motor vehicle will be automatically suspended for not less than 60 days even if the person submits to the taking of the specimen, but that if the person submits to the taking of the specimen and an analysis of the specimen shows that the person had an alcohol concentration less than the level specified by Chapter 49, Penal Code, the person may be subject to criminal penalties less severe than those provided under that chapter; (6) if the officer determines that the person is a resident without a license to operate a motor vehicle in this state, the department will deny to the person the issuance of a license, whether or not the person is subsequently prosecuted as a result of the arrest, under the same conditions and for the same periods that would have applied to a revocation of the person's driver's license if the person had held a driver's license issued by this state; and (7) the person has a right to a hearing on the suspension or denial if, not later than the 15th day after the date on which the person receives the notice of suspension or denial or on which the person is considered to have received the notice by mail as provided by law, the department receives, at its headquarters in Austin, a written demand, including a facsimile transmission, or a request in another form prescribed by the department for the hearing.

Sidewalk

Between a curb and adjacent propert line with intended pedestrian use.

________ is a device that a person may ride and that is propelled by human power and has two tandem wheels at least one of which is more than 14 inches in diameter. Select one: a. Bicycle b. Cycle c. Electric bicycle d. Unicycle

Bicycle

________ is the territory adjacent to and including a highway if buildings used for business or industrial purposes, including a building used as a hotel, bank, office building, public building, or railroad station. Select one: a. Urban district b. Energy district c. Residence district d. Business district

Business district

545.425 Wireless Communication

Cant talk on your phone in a school zone unless doing hands free. -unless emergency, or vehicle is stopped for traffic control device

Death

Ceased to be alive

522.004 Applicability

Chp. doe snot apply to vehicle operated by farmer and: -used to transport ag products or farm stuff to a farm -used within 150 miles of their farm -fire fighting or emergency vehicle being used in official capacity -military vehicle -recreational vehicle fro personal use -vehicle used exclusively inside airport where public doesnt have access to -vehicle used to transport cotton modules -

Classes of Electric Bikes

Class 1: equipped with a motor that assists the rider only when the rider is pedaling; and with a top assisted speed of 20 miles Class 2: equipped with a motor that may be used to propel the bicycle without the pedaling of the rider; and with a top assisted speed of 20 miles per hour or less. Class 3: equipped with a motor that assists the rider only when the rider is pedaling; and with a top assisted speed of more than 20 but less than 28 miles per hour.

521.081 Class A

Class A license authorizes person to operate: -vehicle with gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more -combination of vehicles that has gross weigth of 26,001 punds or more, if the gross weight of vehicles in tow is more than 10000lbs *A big vehicle

545.0651 Restriction on use of highway

Commision may restrict, by class of vehicle, to two or more deisgnayed lanes -must allow restricted vehicle to use lanes to pass *no trucks left lane signs

County Regulation/Litter

Commissioners court of a county may: -prohibit accumulation o litter for more than 30 days on a persons property within 50 ft of public highway in the county -provide for the removal -force the person to pay for it

521.253 Criminal Penalty

Commits an offense if with a occupational license: -operates vehicle in violation of restrictions imposed on license, or fails to possess certified copy of court order M/B

545.414 Riding in open beds offense

Commits and offense if operates a vehicle or trailer when a child younger than 18 is occupying bed or trailer Defense: 1. Parade 2. transporting farm stuff 3. operating on beach 4.only vehicle of the family 5. in hayride

542 General Offense

Commits and offense if person performs an act prohibited or fails to perform required act. M/

545.421 Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer offense

Commits offense if 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 stop. (b) A signal can be hand, voice, emergency light, or siren. The officer giving the signal must be in uniform and prominently display the officer's badge of office. The officer's vehicle must bear the insignia of a law enforcement agency, regardless of whether the vehicle displays an emergency light. (c) M/b misdemeanor. (d)M/A, if the person, during the commission of the offense, recklessly engages in conduct that places another in imminent danger of serious bodily injury. (e) A person is presumed to have recklessly engaged in conduct placing another in imminent danger of serious bodily injury under Subsection (d) if the person while intoxicated knowingly operated a motor vehicle during the commission of the offense. In this subsection, "intoxicated" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01, Penal CODE

Escort Flagger

Completed training, and operates an escort flag vehicle, or controls flow of traffic using hand signaling device.

545.355 Commissioners Court Authoriuty to Alter

County has the same authority to change speeds in their jurisdiction. May declare speed limit not less than legally required

521.249 Issuance of Occupational License

Court shall send a copy of the petition and court order to the department. The person must use a copy of the order up tp 45 days, or until DPS gets them the new licnese

__________riders are the "station wagon" set of the motorcycle world. These "mom & pop" riders generally pose no threat. Select one: a. Cruiser class b. Speedster c. Racer d. Sport bike

Cruiser class

The period beginning one-half hour before sunrise and ending one-half hour after sunset. Select one: a. Nighttime b. Dusk c. Dawn d. Daytime

Daytime

Litter

Decayable waste

551.201 Electric personal assistive mobility device

Electric personal assistive mobility device: two non-tandem wheels designed to transport one person. Self balancing (segway)

504.943 Operation without a license plate

Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway, during a registration period, a motor vehicle that does not display two license plates that: (1) have been assigned by the department for the period; and (2) comply with department rules regarding the placement of license plates. (b) A person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway during a registration period a road tractor, motorcycle, trailer, or semitrailer that does not display a license plate that: (1) has been assigned by the department for the period; and (2) complies with department rules regarding the placement of license plates. (c) This section does not apply to a dealer operating a vehicle as provided by law. (d) A court may dismiss a charge brought under Subsection (a)(1) if the defendant: (1) remedies the defect before the defendant's first court appearance; and (2) pays a fine not to exceed $10. (e) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.

502.140. CERTAIN OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES.

Except as provided by Subsection (c), the department may not register an off-highway vehicle, with or without design alterations, for operation on a public highway The department may register an off-highway vehicle that is owned by the state, county, or municipality for operation on a public beach or highway to maintain public safety and welfare.

502.433 Fee Commercial Farm Motor Vehicle

Farmers can register their stuff for half price if its going to be used on their propert A commercial motor vehicle registration may not be issued or renewed under this section unless the vehicle's owner provides a registration number issued by the comptroller under Section 151.1551, Tax Code. The comptroller shall allow access to the online system established under Section 151.1551(l), Tax Code, to verify a registration number provided under this subsection. (b) A commercial motor vehicle may be registered under this section despite its use for transporting without charge the owner or a member of the owner's family: (1) to attend church or school; (2) to visit a doctor for medical treatment or supplies; (3) for other necessities of the home or family; or (4) for the purpose of participating in equine activities or attending livestock shows, as defined by Section 87.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

flashing signal

Flashing red light, stop at clearly marked line Flashing yellow light, treat it as yield

A person convicted of an offense that is a misdemeanor under this subtitle for which another penalty is not provided shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1 or more than $200. Select one: a. Misdemeanor b. Speeding ticket c. General penalty d. First degree murder

General penalty

683. 002 Abandoned Motor Vehicle

For the purposes of this chapter, a motor vehicle is abandoned if the motor vehicle: (1) is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours; (2) has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours; (3) has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the property for more than 48 hours; (4) has been left unattended on the right-of-way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than 48 hours; (5) has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on the right-of-way of a turnpike project constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the Texas Department of Transportation or a controlled access highway; or (6) is considered an abandoned motor vehicle under Section 644.153(r).

Freeway main line

Freeqay lane having an uninterrupted flow of through traffic.

________ means a divided, controlled-access highway for through traffic Select one: a. Freeway b. Highway c. Alley d. Driveway

Freeway

551.303 Operation onRoadway

Golf cart Can drive on roadway 45mph or less. -if on road, cannot exceed 35mph or posted speedlimit.

551.402 REGISTRATION NOT AUTHORIZED; LICENSE PLATES

Golf carts cannot be registered for use on highway, but can have license plate. Costs $10 and doesnt expire

Government Vehicles [TC 542.002]

Government vehicles must obey codes, unless authorized emergency vehicles

The weight of a vehicle and the weight of its load. Select one: a. Mass of vehicle b. Haul capacity c. Haul load d. Gross vehicle weight

Gross vehicle weight

________ is the width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way any part of which is open to the public for vehicular travel. Select one: a. Freeway b. Highway c. Alley d. Driveway

Highway

Divided Highway

Highway having two or more roadways seperated by a space, physical barrier, clearly indicated to impeade traffic. *concrete wall, grass median

521.250 Court Order in Operator's Possession

If a person has a occupational license they must have a copy of the court order and let officer examine it if requested

724.031. STATEMENT REQUESTED ON REFUSAL

If a person refuses the request of a peace officer to submit to the taking of a specimen, the peace officer shall request the person to sign a statement that: (1) the officer requested that the person submit to the taking of a specimen; (2) the person was informed of the consequences of not submitting to the taking of a specimen; and (3) the person refused to submit to the taking of a specimen.

545.353 Authority of Texas Transportation Commission to Alter Speed limits

If determined by engineer and traffic investigation, TXDOT may determine and declare: -a new safe a prima facie speed limit -another reasonable and safe speed because of wet or incliment weather

544.009 Lane-direction-control-signals

If lane direction control signal is placed over lane of highway, may enter the lanes with green signal, and may not enter lanes with red signal

542.4045 PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY OFFENSE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT

If there is a crash because someone did not yield right of way and someone other than offendee suffers bodily injury: -Punishibale by fine $500-2000 -SBI $1000-4000

547.405 Emergency Break Required???

If vehicle with air breaks is being towed it has to have device to fix breaks in case it becomes unnatched

681.011. OFFENSES; PRESUMPTION

If you park a car in a handicap space without a handicap or disability placard -parking to block architectural improvement to aid disabilites. (ramp, acces isle, curb) -cant lend a placard to another -ita presumed the owner parked the vehicle if noone is present -$500-750, if repeat $550-800 and 10 hrs community service

502.145. VEHICLES OPERATED BY CERTAIN NONRESIDENTS

If your plates are good in your home state there good here

521.241 Essential Need

If your regular license has been suspended. You can get an essential need license to transport to and from work

521.028 Military Service Rrquirement

If youre on active duty and stationed out of state, your TX DL wont expire. -if honoranly dishcarged it remains valid unitl the 91st day or the date on which they return to state. -If you were active duty and had a foreign DL, when you come back, TX will honor that for 90 days

544.011 Lane use signs

If, on a highway having more than one lane with vehicles traveling in the same direction, the Texas Department of Transportation or a local authority places a sign that directs slower traffic to travel in a lane other than the farthest left lane, the sign must read "left lane for passing only."

________ is a vehicle, other than a passenger car or truck, that is designed and adapted for use as a farm implement, machinery, or tool for tilling the soil; a towed vehicle that transports to the field and spreads fertilizer or agricultural chemicals; or a motor vehicle designed and adapted to deliver feed to livestock. Select one: a. Truck b. Motorcycle c. Implement of husbandry d. Farm tractor

Implement of husbandry

Exhaust Emission System

In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.

547.352 Additional lighting equipment requirements

In addition to other equipment required by this chapter: (1) a bus, truck, trailer, or semitrailer that is at least 80 inches wide shall be equipped with: (A) two clearance lamps on the front, one at each side; (B) two clearance lamps on the rear, one at each side; (C) four side marker lamps, one on each side at or near the front and one on each side at or near the rear; (D) four reflectors, one on each side at or near the front and one on each side at or near the rear; and (E) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331; (2) a bus or truck that is at least 30 feet long shall be equipped with hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section (3) a trailer or semitrailer that is at least 30 feet long shall be equipped with: (A) two side marker lamps, one centrally mounted on each side with respect to the length of the vehicle; (B) two reflectors, one centrally mounted on each side with respect to the length of the vehicle; and (C) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331; (4) a pole trailer shall be equipped with: (A) two side marker lamps, one at each side at or near the front of the load; (B) one reflector at or near the front of the load; (C) one combination marker lamp that: (i) emits an amber light to the front and a red light to the rear and side; and (ii) is mounted on the rearmost support for the load to indicate the maximum width of the trailer; and (D) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331, if the pole trailer is at least 30 feet long or at least 80 inches wide; (5) a truck-tractor shall be equipped with: (A) two clearance lamps, one at each side on the front of the cab; and (B) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331, if the truck-tractor is at least 30 feet long or at least 80 inches wide; and (6) a vehicle at least 80 inches wide may be equipped with: (A) not more than three front identification lamps without glare; and (B) not more than three rear identification lamps without glare.

551A.053 Operation on Roadway

In addition to the operation authorized by Section 551A.055, the governing body of a municipality may allow an operator to operate an unregistered off-highway vehicle on all or part of a highway that: (1) is in the corporate boundaries of the municipality; and (2) has a posted speed limit of not more than 35 miles per hour. (b) In addition to the operation authorized by Section 551A.055, the commissioners court of a county described by Subsection (c) may allow an operator to operate an unregistered off-highway vehicle on all or part of a highway that: (1) is located in the unincorporated area of the county; and (2) has a posted speed limit of not more than 35 miles per hour. (c) Subsection (b) applies only to a county that: (1) borders or contains a portion of the Red River; (2) borders or contains a portion of the Guadalupe River and contains a part of a barrier island that borders the Gulf of Mexico; or (3) is adjacent to a county described by Subdivision (2) and: (A) has a population of less than 37,000; and (B) contains a part of a barrier island or peninsula that borders the Gulf of Mexico.

547.306 LED Ground Effect Lighting Motorcyces

In this section, "LED ground effect lighting equipment" means light emitting diode (LED) technology that is attached to the underbody of a motorcycle or moped for the purpose of illuminating: (1) the body of the motorcycle or moped; or (2) the ground below the motorcycle or moped. (b) A person may operate a motorcycle or moped equipped with LED ground effect lighting that emits a non-flashing amber or white light.

504.9465. LICENSE PLATE FLIPPER; OFFENSE

In this section, "license plate flipper" means a manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle and: (1) switch between two or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the operator's vehicle; or (2) hide a license plate from view by flipping the license plate so that the license plate number is not visible. (b) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence purchases or possesses a license plate flipper. An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor. (c) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence manufactures, sells, offers to sell, or otherwise distributes a license plate flipper. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.

A person who falsely, fraudulently, or willfully permits another to violate this subtitle is guilty of the violation. Select one: a. Inchoate offense b. Immature acquisition c. Premature acquisition d. Inchoate infraction

Inchoate offense

601.194. DEFENSE: POSSESSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR

It is a defense to prosecution of an offense under Section 601.191 that the motor vehicle operated by the person charged: (1) was in the possession of that person for the sole purpose of maintenance or repair; and (2) was not owned in whole or in part by that person.

521.026 Dismissal Expired License Charge

Judge may dismiss charge of expired license if defendant remedies within 20 days or before defendants first court appearance, whichever is later.

Suspension for Racing

License is automatically suspended for conviction of racing. -shall be required to do 10hrs of community service in addition to their other penalties

502.142. MANUFACTURED HOUSING.

Manufactured housing, as defined by Section 1201.003, Occupations Code, is not a vehicle subject to this chapter.

545.351 Maximum Speed Requirements

May not drive at a greater speed *than is reasonable and prundent* under existing circumstances (going over speed limit) May not drive at a speed greater than what is reasonable and prudent under conditions and having regard for actual and potential hazrds (unsafe speeds) operator shall controll the speed to avoid colliding with another person or vehicle that is on or entering the highway. (failure to control speed. Shall drive with reduced speed if: 1. approaching/crossing intersection or railroad 2. curve 3. hill crest 4. narrow or winding road 5. hazard exists

*545.056 Driving Left of Center Limitations *

May not drive to left side of raodway if: 1. approaching within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing in a municipality 2. 100 ft of an intersection or railroad outside a municiplaity 3. 100ft of beidgem viaduct, or tunnel 4. awaiting access to ferry does not apply to one way, turning left into or from alley or private road/driveway

545.058 Driving on Improved shoulder

May drive on improved shoulder id necessary and sefe, but only: 1. Stop, stand, or park 2. to accelerate before entering main traffic 3. decelerate before making right turn 4. to pass another vehicle that is slowing or stopped on main roadway or making left turn 5. allowing faster vehicle to pass 6. permitted or required by traffic control device 7. avoid collision b) may drive on improved shoulder to the left of main travled portion of highway if can be done safely, but only: -to slow or stop wjen vehicle is disabled and cant get to right shoulder -permitted or required by traffic control device - avoid collision c) does not apply to authorized emergency vehicle repsponding to call, police patrol, bicycle, slow moving vehicle

521.222 Learner License

May issue learners license to: -over 15, younger than 18 y/o -has passed classroom phase of drivers ed. -in school or HIgh school diploma -passed needed exams other than final drivers test Learners license entiles holder to: operate motor vehicle on highway while in possession of license, and accompanied by someone who is at leat 21, has 1 year driver experienc, and has valid license -accompanying person cannot sleep, be intoxicated, engaged inactivity that prevents observing a responding to the operator

521.223 Hardship License

May issue license if found that: -failure to issue will result in unusual economic harship for family. -license is necessary due to medical issues in family

522.101 Driving with Alcohol in System Prohibited

May not drive a commerical vehicle if any detectable amount of alcohol in system. -Person violates this, or who refuses alcohol test shall be issued a 24 hour out of servic

545.4191 Person Riding in Trailer or Semi trailer drwn by truck,road tractor or truck tractor

May not operate vehicle if people are riding in trailer or semitrailer being drawn by the truck, road tractor, or truck tractor. Defense: parade, emergency, farm stuff, hayride, didnt know they were there, or was designed for human habitation

545.105. SIGNALING STOPS

May not stop or suddenly decrease speed of vehicle without first giving stop signal *break lights

545.301 Stopping,standing or parking outside a business or residence district

May not stop, park, or leave standing unattended vehicle on main traveled part of a highway outside a business or residence district unless: 1) stopping, parking, or leaving the vehicle off the main traveled part of the highway is not practicable; (2) a width of highway beside the vehicle is unobstructed and open for the passage of other vehicles; and (3) the vehicle is in clear view for at least 200 feet in each direction on the highway. B) does not apply to vehicle broken down, trashtruck picking up garbage, tow truck perfroming duties

545.103 Safely Turning

May not turn vehicle to enter private road or driveway, turn the vehicle from a direct course, or more right or left unless it can be made safely *used for when people are weaving and cutting off people

551.401 Limited OPeration

May operate golf cart -master planned community -on road 35mph or less, during day time, and less than two miles from where its parked and to or from golf course, on public beach.

545.057 Passing to the Right

May pass to right if conditions safely permit it and: -vehicle being passed is about to make a left hand turn and there is unobstructed pavement.

545.253 Buses to stop at all railroad grade crossings

Motor bus carrying passangers before crossing railroad: 1 shall stop 15-50ft from nearest rail 2. after stopped, shall listen and look in both direction fro train 3. proceed when safe B) shall proceed manually without shifting gear across track C) not required if police/ traffic control signal directs traffic to proceed $50-200

545.361 Speed limit limitations

Motor cycle or moped with 250 more than 35mph at night unless headlamps that reveal 300ft. -solid rubber cushions may not drive faster than 10mph -going over a bridge may not drive at speed over maximum safety speed of bridge -driving plant food materials or chemicals in vehicle not designed for that, may not go over 30mph -

Truck

Motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily to transport property.

Commercial Motor Vehicle

Motor vehicle used to transport passangers or property that: -has a gross combination weight or a gross combination weight rating of 26,001lbs, including a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight or a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds -has a gross vehicle weight or a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds -designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded

Motorcylce

Motor vehicle, other than a tractor or moped, that has a rider's saddle and has no more than 3 wheels on ground.

________ is a motorcycle equipped with a motor that has an engine piston displacement of 250 cubic centimeters or less. The term does not include an electric bicycle. Select one: a. Electric bicycle b. Motor-driven cycle c. Motorcycle d. Farm tractor

Motor-driven cycle

________ is a motor vehicle, other than a tractor, that is equipped with a rider's saddle and designed to have when propelled not more than three wheels on the ground. Select one: a. Motorcycle b. Truck c. Electric unicycle d. Farm tractor

Motorcycle

547.7012 Multifunction Activity

Multifunction school activity bus may not be painted nation school bus glossy yellow

Interoperability

Multiple entities being able to communicate with each other when working a large scale incident.

521.121 General Informaiton of DL

Must have: -DL number -full face photo -name/date of birth -brief discription -address -signature

521.029 New State Resident

New resident has 90 days to get TX DL

521.144 Application by New State Resident

New resident who apllies for DL must submit evidence that every motor vehicle thue own is registered in TX

552.010 Blind Pedestrians

No person may carry a white cane on a public street or highway unless the person is totally or partially blind. (b) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection or crosswalk where a pedestrian guided by an assistance animal or carrying a white cane is crossing or attempting to cross shall take necessary precautions to avoid injuring or endangering the pedestrian. The driver shall bring the vehicle to a full stop if injury or danger can be avoided only by that action. Misd. no more than $500 and 30hrs community service

**547.801 Motorcycle Lighting Equipment**

Not more than 2 headlamps mounted at a height of 24-54 inches, at least one of which must be illuminated during anytime of operation. At least one taillamp mounted at a height of 20-72 inches. *Illuminated rear license plate*. At least one stop lamp. At least one rear red reflector (may be included as part of taillamp). Motorcycle headlamp must be multi-beam- highbeam revealing person/vehicle at least 300 ft ahead, low beam at least 150 ft. A Motordriven cycle must at least have a single beam light revealing person/vehicle at a distance of 100ft when operated at speeds less than 25mph; 200 ft when 25mph or more; 300 ft when 35mph or more.

________ is a sign, signal, marking, or device that is: consistent with this subtitle; placed or erected by a public body or officer having jurisdiction; and used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. Select one: a. Official traffic-control device b. Traffic signal c. Stop sign d. Railroad sign or signal

Official traffic-control device

545.061 Driving on multiple-lane roadway

On a roadway divided into three or more lanes and providing for one-way movement of traffic, an operator entering a lane of traffic from a lane to the right shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle entering the same lane of traffic from a lane to the left.

551.202 Operation on Segway

On a segway may only rid eit on street if there is no sidewalk, 30mph or less, directed by police, or crossing sidewalk -can use bike lanes

545.063 Driving on Divided Highway

On highway having two or more seperated roadways by a space, physical barrier, or division, shall drive on the right side unless directed otherwise by traffic control or police, unless: -through opening in physical barrier or dividing space -crossover or intersection *cant go over the median between two highways

545.156 Vehicle Approached by Authorized Emergency Vehicle.

On immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals , or police using ony audible signal, shall: -yield right of way -immediately drive to position parrallel to and as close as possible to right hand edge or curb. -stop adn remain standing until theyve passed. this section does not exempt the operator of the emergency vehicle to drive without due regard

521.125 Medical/ Emergency infor on DL

On reverse side, drug allergies, emergency contact shall be printed on back

724.018. FURNISHING INFORMATION CONCERNING TEST RESULTS

On the request of a person who has given a specimen at the request of a peace officer, full information concerning the analysis of the specimen shall be made available to the person or the person's attorney.

502.491. TRANSFER OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION

On the sale or transfer of a vehicle, the registration insignia issued for the vehicle shall be removed. The registration period remaining at the time of sale or transfer expires at the time of sale or transfer. (b) On a sale or transfer of a vehicle in which neither party holds a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, the part of the registration period remaining at the time of the sale or transfer shall continue with the vehicle being sold or transferred and does not transfer with the license plates or registration validation insignia. To continue the remainder of the registration period, the purchaser or transferee must file the documents required under Section 501.145

545.051 Driving on the right side of the roadway

Operative shall drive on right side of the road way, unless: -passing -avoiding an obstruction -roadway is divided into three sections -roadway is one way b)a vehicle moving more slowly than normal speed shall drive in right hand lane, unless passing another vehicle or preparing for a left turn. c) If there is a 4 lane highway, with a least 2 lanes in one direction. You cannot pass left of center

*545.256 Emerging from a alley way,driveway or building *

Operator emerging from a alley way,driveway or building shal: 1. stop before moving on a sidewalk area extending across alley/driveway 2. yield right of way to pedestrain to avoid collision 3. on entering roadway, yield right of way to approaching vehicle.

545.427. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT UNDERCARRIAGE CLEARANCE

Operator may not drive over railroad crossing unless it has suffiecenit undercarriage clearance Misd. $50-200

545.4252 Wireless Communication on School Property

Operator may not use phone while on school property during reduced speed times, unless vehicle is stopped or inhands free mode -except for emergency vehicles, HAM radio operator

544.004 Compliance with traffic control device

Operator of vehicle shall comply eith traffic control device, unless: -otherwise directed by police officer -operating an authorized emergency vehicle May not be enorcable if traffic control device is not in proper position and sufficiently legible. A provision of this section that does not require a traffic control device is enfrocable regardless.

545.060 Roadway Lane for Traffice

Operators shall drive as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane b) if roadway is divided into three lanes and provides for tow way movement, may not drive in center lane except: 1. passing another vehicle, and ther is safe distance 2. preparing for left turn

521.248 Order Requirments

Order granting an occupational license must specify: -hours/days of week when may operate vehicle -reasons for which -areas and routes of trial -ignition interlock device is applicable and periodic tests for alcohol/controlled substance

________ is a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, used to transport persons and designed to accommodate 10 or fewer passengers, including the operator Select one: a. Bus b. School bus c. Passenger bus d. Passenger car

Passenger car

To stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while loading or unloading merchandise or passengers. Select one: a. Idle b. Park c. Stand d. Load

Park

545.305 Removal of unlawfuly stopped vehicle

Peace officer may remove or require operator to move vehicle that: 1. Unnatended ib bridge, viaduct, causeway, tunnel and obstructing traffic 2. unlawfully parked and blocking entrance to private driveway 3. been reported stolen 4. identified as been stolen 5. unnatended and officer belives it has been for longer than 48hrs 6. disabled and owner is incapacitated 7. disabled , and person doesnt designated a towing company 8.operated by a person taken into custody 9. in the opinion of the officer, a hazard, interferes with a normal function of gov. agency or because of catastrophe, emergency, or unusual circumstance is imperiled law enforcment agency other than TXDOT that removes abandoned vehicle in an unicorporated area shall notify the sheriff owner of vehicle that is removed is liable for towing and storage fees

552,004 Pedestrian to Keep Right

Pedestrian shall proceed on the right half of a crosswalk

________ means an individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation. Select one: a. Thing b. Person c. Entity d. Group

Person

544.006 Unauthorized Signs

Person May not, alter, injure, knock down, remove or attempt any of those that: -imititates an official traffic control device -attempts to direct traffic -hides from view or hinder effectiveness of traffic control device b) a person may not place on a highway commercial advertising, o

545.412 Child Safety Seat

Person commits an offense if transports a child younger than 8 (unless 4'9 or taller) they must be secured in child passanger safety seat system Misd. $25-250 -Defense if in an emrgency or for law enforcement purpose -Doesnt apply to busses, taxis (vehicles for hire) or transporting in vehicle where all seats are occupied Safety bely: lap belt and shoulder strap

551.102 General Operation

Person operating bicyleshall only ride astride regular seat. (cant ride on pegs) Can not carry more people than designed cant carry somthing that impairs your ability cant hold on to cars

545.424. OPERATION OF VEHICLE BY PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE

Person under 18 may not operate motor vehicle while using a wireless communication Person 18 may not operate a motor vehicle: -12am-5am unless for employment or school -with more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member *a peace officer may not stop a vehicle or detain a vehicle for the sole purpose of determining whether the operator is in violation of this

Operator

Person who drives or operates the machine

521.248 Order Requirments cont.

Person with occupational license isnt allowed to operate vehicle for more than 4 hrs in a 24 hr period. -court may extend this to 12 hrs a day if there is a necessity.

An injury to any part of the human body and that requires treatment. Select one: a. Personal injury b. Bodily harm c. Medical emergency d. Wounding injury

Personal injury

________ is a vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and secured to the other vehicle by pole, reach, boom, or other security device; and ordinarily used to transport a long or irregularly shaped load, including poles, pipes, or structural members, generally capable of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections. Select one: a. RV b. Pole trailer c. Cargo trailer d. Lowboy trailer

Pole trailer

521.1211 DL for Peace Officer

Police dont have to have their actual address listed on their DL. Has to have an acceptable address (typically county court or PD address)

________ is a privately owned way or place used for vehicular travel and used only by the owner and persons who have the owner's express or implied permission. Select one: a. Lane b. Alley c. Private road d. Laned roadway

Private road

PSAP

Public Safety Answering Point

________ is the territory, other than a business district, adjacent to and including a highway, if at least 300 feet of the highway frontage is primarily improved with Residences or buildings used for business purposes and residences. Select one: a. Urban district b. Energy district c. Residence district d. Business district

Residence district

601.052. EXCEPTIONS TO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENT

Section 601.051 does not apply to: (1) the operation of a motor vehicle that: (A) is a former military vehicle or is at least 25 years old; (B) is used only for exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other functions of public interest and not for regular transportation; and (C) for which the owner files with the department an affidavit, signed by the owner, stating that the vehicle is a collector's item and used only as described by Paragraph (B); doesnt apply to golf cart, off highway vehicle,, neighborhood electric vehicle, former military vehicle, volunteer fire departments

*545.157 Passing Certain Vehicles*

Section only applies to: -sationary emergency vehicle using visual signals -stationary tow truck using lights -TX DoT vehicle with lights B) On approaching vehicles described above operator shall: -vacate lane closet to vehicle if there are two or more lanes -if unable to move lanes, slow down 20mph or less when posted speed limit is 25mph or more. -slow down 5mph if posted limit is less than 25mph Misdemeanor $1-200 Misd. $500 if property damage (hit car) Misd. B if causes bodily injury

________ is a means a vehicle with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to transport persons or property; and constructed so that part of the vehicle's weight and load rests on or is carried by another vehicle. Select one: a. Semitrailer b. Truck tractor c. Caravan trailer d. Container trailer

Semitrailer

*545.251 Obedience to signal indicatiing of train *

Shall stop not closer than 15ft or farther than 50ft from nearest rail if: -clearly visible railroad signal warns approach of train -crossing is lowered -engine approaching within approximately 1500ft and emits signal audible because its an immediate hazard -approaching train is clearly dangerous -operator is required to stop by other law, rule, or traffic control light B) shall remain stop until its safe to proceed C)stop 15-50 from cross bucks D) offense if drives around, under, or through crossing gate when closed or being closed, or being opened. E) if you can see the train coming its evidence its not safe to proceed $50-200 penalty

Official traffic control device

Signal, marking, or device that is : -placed by public body or officer -used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic *marking on road, any sign, stop lights

__________riders are speeders that ride dangerously. Select one: a. Cruiser class b. Speedster c. Racer d. Sport bike

Sport bike

In addition to the fine prescribed by Section 542.401 or another section of this subtitle, as applicable, a person who enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to or is convicted of an offense under this subtitle shall pay $30 as a ____________. Select one: a. Ticketing fine b. Processing fee c. Speeding ticket d. State traffic fine

State traffic fine

Be sure that the reason for the stop is an identified violation of the law and not due to Select one: a. An identified violation b. You knowing the person c. Stereotyping d. Prior criminal activity

Stereotyping

Alert Program State Network

Texas DPS State Operations Center coordinates the dissemination of qualifying missing person information with its resource partners. This is known as the State Network. Whose goal is to rapidly notify the public of specific missing person cases. Only a Law enforcement agency can make a request to activiate the State network.

Texas Disaster Act of 1975

The Act established the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) in the Office of the Governor and Placed it under the control of the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The Division of Emergency Management also operates under the National Strategy for Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which was established to mobilize and organize our nation to secure the homeland from terrorist attacks.

544.013 Changeable message sign system

The big orange signs put up for safety, information, construction

547.351 Large Vehicle Lighting

The color, mounting, and visibility requirements in this subchapter apply only to equipment on a vehicle described by Section 547.352.

**543.010 Speeding Charge**

The complaint and the summons or notice to appear on a charge of speeding under this subtitle must specify: (1) the maximum or minimum speed limit applicable in the district or at the location; and (2) the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven

502.094. 72- OR 144-HOUR PERMITS.

The department may issue a temporary registration permit in lieu of registration for a commercial motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or motor bus that: (1) is owned by a resident of the United States, Canada, or the United Mexican States; (2) is subject to registration in this state; and (3) is not authorized to travel on a public highway because of the lack of registration in this state or the lack of reciprocity with the state or province in which the vehicle is registered.

546.006 AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF THE TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

The department shall designate vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management that may be operated as authorized emergency vehicles.

503.0631 BUYER'S TEMPORARY TAG DATABASE.

The department shall develop and maintain a secure, real-time database of information on persons to whom temporary buyer's tags are issued that may be used by a law enforcement agency in the same manner that the agency uses vehicle registration information. The database shall be managed by the vehicle titles and registration division of the department.

681.002 Disabled Parking Placard

The department shall provide for the issuance of a disabled parking placard to a person with a disability. (b) A disabled parking placard must be two-sided and hooked and include on each side: -the international symbol of access, which must be at least three inches in height, be centered on the placard, and be: - white on a blue shield for a placard issued to a person with a permanent disability; or -white on a red shield for a placard issued to a person with a temporary disability; -an identification number; - an expiration date at least three inches in height; and - the seal or other identification of the department. (c) The department shall furnish the disabled parking placards to each county assessor-collector. (d) A disabled parking placard must bear a hologram designed to prevent the reproduction of the placard or the production of a counterfeit placard. (e) In addition to the expiration date included on a disabled parking placard under Subsection (b), the expiration date must be indicated on the placard by a month and year hole-punch system.

521.292 Determination for Suspension

The department shall suspend the person's license if the department determines that the person: (1) has operated a motor vehicle on a highway while the person's license was suspended, canceled, disqualified, or revoked, or without a license after an application for a license was denied; (2) is a habitually reckless or negligent operator of a motor vehicle; (3) is a habitual violator of the traffic laws; (4) has permitted the unlawful or fraudulent use of the person's license; (5) has committed an offense in another state or Canadian province that, if committed in this state, would be grounds for suspension; (6) has been convicted of two or more separate offenses of a violation of a restriction imposed on the use of the license; (7) has been responsible as a driver for any accident resulting in serious personal injury or serious property damage; (8) is under 18 years of age and has been convicted of two or more moving violations committed within a 12-month period

547.605 Emission Systems Required

The engine and power mechanism of a motor vehicle shall be equipped and adjusted to prevent the escape of excessive smoke or fumes. B) A motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine, of a model year after 1967, shall be equipped to prevent the discharge of crankcase emissions into the ambient atmosphere. C) The owner or operator of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine, of a model year after 1967, that is equipped with an exhaust emission system: (1) shall maintain the system in good working condition; (2) shall use the system when the motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine is operated; and (3) may not remove the system or a part of the system or intentionally make the system inoperable in this state, unless the owner or operator removes the system or part to install another system or part intended to be equally effective in reducing atmospheric emissions. D) Except when travel conditions require the downshifting or use of lower gears to maintain reasonable momentum, a person commits an offense if the person operates, or as an owner knowingly permits another person to operate, a vehicle that emits: (1) visible smoke for 10 seconds or longer; or (2) visible smoke that remains suspended in the air for 10 seconds or longer before fully dissipating. E) Misd. $1-350. If a person has previously been convicted of an offense under this section, an offense under this section is a misdemeanor $200-1000

542 General Rule of Uniformity

This applies uniformly across texas and local authorities may not enact law contrary to it.

________ is a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily to transport property. Select one: a. Truck b. Bus c. Tractor d. Caravan

Truck

547.505 Display of Devices when lighted lamps are not required (daytime)

The operator of a vehicle described by Section 547.503(b) or an explosive cargo vehicle that is disabled, or stopped for more than 10 minutes, on a roadway outside an urban district or on a roadway of a divided highway when lighted lamps are not required shall display two red flags that comply with Section 547.502. (b) If traffic on the roadway moves in two directions, one flag shall be placed approximately 100 feet to the rear and one approximately 100 feet ahead of the vehicle in the center of the lane occupied by the vehicle. (c) If traffic on the roadway moves in one direction, one flag shall be placed approximately 100 feet and one approximately 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle in the center of the lane occupied by the vehicle.

Duty to give information and render aid (TC 550.023)

The operator of a vehicle/involved person shall: (1) give the operator's name and address, registration , insurance (2) if requested and available, driver's license to a person **(3) provide any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including transporting or making arrangements for transporting the person to a physician or hospital for medical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary, or if the injured person requests the transportation.**

724.002. APPLICABILITY

The provisions of this chapter that apply to suspension of a license for refusal to submit to the taking of a specimen (Sections 724.013, 724.015, and 724.048 and Subchapters C and D) apply only to a person arrested for an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle or watercraft powered with an engine having a manufacturer's rating of 50 horsepower or above

**543.006 Time and Place**

The time specified in the notice to appear must be at least **10 days after the date of arrest** unless the person arrested demands an earlier hearing. (b) The place specified in the notice to appear must be before a magistrate having jurisdiction of the offense who is in the municipality or county in which the offense is alleged to have been committed.

448.052 Not Subject to Inspection

This chapter does not apply to: (1) a trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, or mobile home moving under or bearing a current factory-delivery license plate or current in-transit license plate; (2) a vehicle moving under or bearing a paper dealer in-transit tag, machinery license, disaster license, parade license, prorate tab, one-trip permit, vehicle temporary transit permit, antique license, custom vehicle license, street rod license, temporary 24-hour permit, or permit license; (3) a trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, or mobile home having an actual gross weight or registered gross weight of 7,500 pounds or less; (4) farm machinery, road-building equipment, a farm trailer, or a vehicle required to display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem under Section 547.703; (5) a former military vehicle, as defined by Section 504.502; (6) a vehicle qualified for a tax exemption under Section 152.092, Tax Code; or (7) a vehicle for which a certificate of title has been issued but that is not required to be registered, including an off-highway vehicle registered

546.005 Duty of Care

This chapter does not relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle from: (1) the duty to operate the vehicle with appropriate regard for the safety of all persons; or (2) the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others.

Stop or stopping

To completely cease movement -when prohibited, to halt, including momentary halting unless to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with directions by police/traffic control. Cant stop in highway.

Dispose and Dump

To discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak, or place litter on or into land or water

661.002 DEPARTMENT TO PRESCRIBE MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR

To provide for the safety and welfare of motorcycle operators and passengers, the department shall prescribe minimum safety standards for protective headgear used by motorcyclists in this state.

543.005 Promise to appear; release

To secure release, the person arrested must make a written promise to appear in court by signing the written notice prepared by the arresting officer. The signature may be obtained on a duplicate form or on an electronic device capable of creating a copy of the signed notice. The arresting officer shall retain the paper or electronic original of the notice and deliver the copy of the notice to the person arrested. The officer shall then promptly release the person from custody. *when you write somone a ticket it is equivilent to an arrest, and signing the ticket is essentially a PR Bond promising to appear in court

545.152 Vehicle Turning left

To turn left at an intersction or into an alley or private road, an operator shall yield right of way to vehicles approaching from opposite direction

House Trailer

Trailer/semi trailer, other than a towable recreational vehicle that: -transportable on a highway -less than 45ft longl excluding tow bar -built on permanant chassis -Used as dwelling or commerical purposes if connected to required utilities (plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical system)

No such thing as a typical _________

Typical biker

544.010 Stop signs and yeild signs

Unless directed by peace officer or traffic control signal, approaching an intersection shall stop at stop sign. -if safety requires, may stop at yield -required to stop before entering crosswalk. In absence of crosswalk, must stop at clear line. If no line, must stop at the nearest interescting roadway.

547.3215 Federal Standard

Unless specifically prohibited by this chapter, lighting, reflective devices, and associated equipment on a vehicle or motor vehicle must comply with: (1) the current federal standards in 49 C.F.R. Section 571.108; or (2) the federal standards in that section in effect, if any, at the time the vehicle or motor vehicle was manufactured. *specifies federal standards for all vehicles

547.002 Applicability

Unless specifically stated, rules of this chapter donr apply to: an implement of husbandry; (2) road machinery; (3) a road roller; (4) a farm tractor; (5) a bicycle, a bicyclist, or bicycle equipment; (6) an electric bicycle, an electric bicyclist, or electric bicycle equipment; (7) a golf cart; (8) a neighborhood electric vehicle; or (9) an off-highway vehicle.

________ is the territory adjacent to and including a highway, if the territory is not a municipality and is improved with structures that are used for business, industry, or dwelling houses and located at intervals of less than 100 feet for a distance of at least one-quarter mile on either side of the highway. Select one: a. Urban district b. Energy district c. Residence district d. Business district

Urban district

545.254 Vehicles carrying explosive substances or flammable liquid

Vehicle that has explosive substance or flammable liquid and that is moving more than 20mph shall: -slow down to 20mph within 200ft of rail -look and lsiten for train if inside city limit -stop 15-50ft before rail

A device that can be used to transport or draw persons or property on a highway. The term does not include: a device exclusively used on stationary rails or tracks Select one: a. Bus b. Pogo stick c. Truck tractor d. Vehicle

Vehicle

546.007 Closure of Road

When a firefighter is doing official duty may: -close one or more lanes. -closure shall be limited to affected lanes and one additional lane -shall deply one or more emergency vehicles with audible or visual signals

545.066 Passing a school bus

When approaching from either direction towards a school bus stopped on highway to discharge student, shall stop: 1. before reaching bus when operating visual signal 2. *may not proceed until, school bus resumes motion, bus driver signals them on, visual signal is retracted* Midemeanor, $500-1250. If repeated within 5 years fine $1000-2000. M/A if bodily injury occurs. If conv. again its SJF

545.062 Following Distance

When following another vehicle, **maintain an assured clear distance** so you can safely stop without collision When in business or residential district, operator of vehicle drawing another vehicle who is following another vehicle pulling vehicle, you must leave enough space for another vehicle to occupy the space in between. Driving in caravan of vehicles, shall leave space between them that another vehicle could enter and occupy that space. Does not aplly to funeral procession

547.504 Display of Devices When Lamps Required (nighttime)

When one of the big trucks is broken down on the road, or stopped on highway for more than 10 minutes, they must put a red lamp or red reflector 100 ft in front of, and 10ft and then 100ft behind vehicle in the lane its occupying. Trucks with flammable material cant use flares to comply with this.

(521.025) License to be Carried/Exhibited on Demand

When operating motor vehicle, must have the license appropriate for it, and display it on demand of officer or magistrate

545.303 Additional Regulations

When parking on two way roadway, shall do so with right hand wheels of vehicle *parallel to and within 18inch* pf right hand curb or edge of roadway. Must not be facing oncoming traffic b) When parking on 1 way roadway follow same distance and parallel and not be facing on coming traffic. d) TXDOT may put no parking signs where deemed too dangerous

545.053 Passing to the left, return; being passed

When passing another vehicle: -shall pass to the left of the other at a safe distance -may not move back until safely clean b) an operator being passed, on audible signal, shall: -remain to the right, and may not accelerate until passed

Semitrailer

With or without motive power other than a pole trailer. -Constructed so than part of its load rest on or is carried by another vehicle.

Limited Acces or controlled access highway

You cannot enter or exit a highway or roadway except at on/off ramp.

521.460 Motor Vehichle Rentals

You have to have a license to rent a car

521.1427 PO Box Not Valid

Your residence address must be on file and on your license. But you can atatch a PO Box

502.046. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Your trailer doesnt have to be insured, its covered by the vehicle pulling it

Explosive

a chemical compound or mechanical mixture that: (A) is commonly intended for use or used to produce an explosion; and (B) contains ingredients, which may include oxidizing or combustive units, in packing, proportions, or quantities that, if ignited by fire, friction, concussion, percussion, or detonator, could suddenly generate highly heated gases that could damage surrounding objects or destroy life or limb.

503.063. BUYER'S TEMPORARY TAGS

a dealer shall issue to a person who buys a vehicle one temporary buyer's tag for the vehicle. (b) Except as provided by this section, the buyer's tag is valid for the operation of the vehicle until the earlier of: (1) the date on which the vehicle is registered; or (2) the 60th day after the date of purchase. The dealer: (1) must show in ink on the buyer's tag the actual date of sale and any other required information; and (2) is responsible for displaying the tag.

521.241 Ignition INterlock Device

a device uses deep lung breath analysis mechanism that prevents the operation of a vehicle if alcohol is detected in breath.

Flammable liquid

a liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees Fahrenheit as determined by a tagliabue or equivalent closed-cup test device.

Traffic control signal

a manual, electric, or mechanical device that alternately directs traffic to stop and proceed

Crosswalk

a marked or unmarked part of a road where pedestrians have right of way to cross.

Road Tractor

a motor vehicle designed and used to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load independently or a part of the weight of the other vehicle or its load. *little tractor things that pull luggage at airport

Multifunction school activity bus

a motor vehicle in compliance with safety standards for a school bus, minus the flashing lights and the movable stop arm, used to transport students on a school related activity trip

Passanger Car

a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, used to transport persons and designed to accommodate *10 or fewer* passengers, including the operator

Implement of Husbandry

a vehicle, other than a passenger car or truck, that is designed and adapted for use as a farm implement, machinery, or tool for tilling the soil

Illegal Dumping

a person disposes, allows, or permits the disposal of litter or other solid waste at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, within *300ft* of a public highway, on a right-of-way, on other public or private property, or into water

551.103 Operation on Roadway

a person operating a bicycle on a roadway who is moving slower than the other traffic on the roadway shall ride as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, unless: (1) the person is passing another vehicle moving in the same direction; (2) the person is preparing to turn left at an intersection or onto a private road or driveway; (3) a condition on or of the roadway, including a fixed or moving object, parked or moving vehicle, pedestrian, animal, or surface hazard prevents the person from safely riding next to the right curb or edge of the roadway; or (4) the person is operating a bicycle in an outside lane that is: (A) less than 14 feet in width and does not have a designated bicycle lane adjacent to that lane; or (B) too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to safely travel side by side. (b) A person operating a bicycle on a one-way roadway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as near as practicable to the left curb or edge of the roadway. (c) Persons operating bicycles on a roadway may ride two abreast. Persons riding two abreast on a laned roadway shall ride in a single lane. Persons riding two abreast may not impede the normal and reasonable flow of traffic on the roadway. Persons may not ride more than two abreast unless they are riding on a part of a roadway set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles.

Pedestrian

a person who walks across the street on foot

Railroad sign or signal

a sign, signal, or device erected by a railroad, public body, or public officer to notify traffic of railroad tracks or an approaching railroad train.

472.022. OBEYING WARNING SIGNS AND BARRICADES

a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) disobeys the instructions, signals, warnings, or markings of a warning sign; or (2) drives around a barricade. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) a person who is following the directions of a police officer; or (2) a person, including an employee of the department, a political subdivision of this state, or a contractor or subcontractor, whose duties require the person to go beyond or around a barricade. (c) Each violation of this section is a separate offense. (d) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $1 or more than $200, except that: (1) if the offense is committed in a construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present and any written notice to appear issued for the offense states on its face that workers were present when the offense was committed, the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $2 or more than $400; or (2) if a person commits an offense under Subsection (a) where a warning sign or barricade has been placed because water is over any portion of a road, street, or highway, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

724.014. PERSON INCAPABLE OF REFUSAL.

a) A person who is dead, unconscious, or otherwise incapable of refusal is considered not to have withdrawn the consent provided by Section 724.011. (b) If the person is dead, a specimen may be taken by: (1) the county medical examiner or the examiner's designated agent; or (2) a licensed mortician or a person authorized under Section 724.016 or 724.017 if there is not a county medical examiner for the county. (c) If the person is alive but is incapable of refusal, a specimen may be taken by a person authorized under Section 724.016 or 724.017.

**547.382. OBSTRUCTED LIGHTS ON COMBINATION VEHICLES**

a) A vehicle transporting a load that extends to the rear at least four feet beyond the bed or body of the vehicle shall display on the extreme end of the load at the times specified in Section 547.302(a): night time (1) two red lamps visible at a distance of at least 500 feet from the rear; (2) two red reflectors that indicate the maximum width and are visible at nighttime at all distances from 100 to 600 feet from the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps; and (3) two red lamps, one on each side, that indicate the maximum overhang and are visible at a distance of at least 500 feet from the side. (b) At all other times, a vehicle transporting a load that extends beyond the vehicle's sides or more than four feet beyond the vehicle's rear shall display red flags that: (1) are at least 12 inches square; (2) mark the extremities of the load; and (3) are placed where a lamp is required by this section.

601.054. OWNER MAY PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS

a) The department shall accept evidence of financial responsibility from an owner for another person required to establish evidence of financial responsibility if the other person is: (1) an operator employed by the owner; or (2) a member of the owner's immediate family or household. (b) The evidence of financial responsibility applies to a person who becomes subject to Subsection (a)(1) or (2) after the effective date of that evidence. (c) Evidence of financial responsibility accepted by the department under Subsection (a) is a substitute for evidence by the other person and permits the other person to operate a motor vehicle for which the owner has provided evidence of financial responsibility. (d) The department shall designate the restrictions imposed by this section on the face of the other person's driver's license.

Business District

adjacent to and including a highway if buildings used for business or industrial purposes, including a building used as a hotel, bank, office building, public building, or railroad station -are located within a 600-foot segment along the highway -occupy at least 300 feet of frontage on highway

Dead Spot

an area within a coverage area where service is not available

Personal Injury

an injury to any part of the human body and that requires treatment

545.363 Minimum Speed Regulations

an operator may not drive so slowly as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law

Saftey Zone

area in roadway dsignated exclusiviely for pedestrian use and is protected or marked by visible signs

Skip (Interference)

atmospheric and weather conditions can cause radio transmission to skip along the channel causing choppy radio transmisisons

521. 001 Driver's license

authorization issued by the department for the operation of a motor vehicle. The term includes: (A) a temporary license or learner licens

Bicycle

capable of being ridden soley using human power -2 tandem wheels -one of which is more than *14 inches in diameter

Street Car

car, other than a railroad train, used to transport persons or property and operated on rails located primarily within a municipality.

Intersection

common area at junction of two highways other than junction of an alley and highway.

Triangulation

comparing the angle or arrival at three cell towers to approximate the location of the cell phone

Computer aided dispatch (CAD)

computer based system which aids PSAP Telecommunicators by automating selected dispatching and record keeping activities

Metropolitan Area

contains at least one municipality with a population of at least 100,000; and includes the adjacent municipalities and unincorporated urban districts

Local Authority

county, municipality, or other local entity authorized to enact traffic laws under the laws of this state; or (B) a school district created under the laws of this state only when it is designating school crossing guards for schools operated by the district.

School crosswalk

crosswalk designated on a street by a local authority to facilitate safe crossing of the street by children going to or leaving school

Vehicle

device that can be used to transport or draw persons or property on a highway Excludes: devices exclusively used on rails

Free Way

divided, controlled access highway for through traffic

502.146. CERTAIN FARM VEHICLES AND DRILLING AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

e department shall issue distinguishing license plates to a vehicle described by Subsection (b) or (c). The fee for the license plates is $5 and shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund. (b) An owner is not required to register a vehicle that is used only temporarily on the highways if the vehicle is: (1) a farm trailer or farm semitrailer with a gross weight of more than 4,000 pounds but not more than 34,000 pounds that is used exclusively: (A) to transport seasonally harvested agricultural products or livestock from the place of production to the place of processing, market, or storage; (B) to transport farm supplies from the place of loading to the farm; or (C) for the purpose of participating in equine activities or attending livestock shows

Public Highway

entire width between property lines of a road, street, way.

Sport Bokes

factory built motorcycles that resemble professional racing motorcycles. This style of motorcycles generally attracts younger riders

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing Americas communications law and regulations. -Unlawful to rebroadcast any portion of radio programming -Unlawful to use pleasantries or profanity -Unlawful to broadcast any false distress signals

Commercial Driver's License

license issued to an individual that authorizes the individual to drive a class of commercial motor vehicle.

545.302 Stopping,standing or parking prohibited in certain places

may not stop, stand or park vehicle 1. on roadway side of vehicle parked on edge of curb 2. on a sidewalk 3. in an intersection 4. crosswalk 5. between safety zone 6. alongside or opposite street excavation 7. on bridge or other elevated structure or tunnel 8. railroad track 9. where sign prohibits within 20 ft of driveway entrance to fire station and on side of a stree opposite the entrance to a fire station within 75ft of the entrance b) may not, except to pick up or discharge passanger, in front of public/private driveway, wihtin 15 ft of firehydrant, 20 ft of crosswalk at intersection, within 30ft of traffic control device c) may not, except to temporaily load or unload vehicle, within 50ft of nearest rail or railraod d) may stop, stand, park bicycle on sidewalk if it doesnt impede traffic

Muffler

means a device that reduces noise if

Pole Trailer

means a vehicle without motive power: (A) designed to be drawn by another vehicle and secured to the other vehicle by pole, reach, boom, or other security device; and (B) ordinarily used to transport a long or irregularly shaped load, including poles, pipes, or structural members, generally capable of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.

Police Officer

means an officer authorized to direct traffic or arrest persons who violate traffic regulations

Daytime

means the period beginning one-half hour before sunrise and ending one-half hour after sunset.

Director

means the public safety director

Right of way

means the right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle

Truck Tractor

motor vehicle designed and used primarily to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the other vehicle and its load. *semi truck

551A.033 Operation on a Beach

person may operate an off-highway vehicle on a beach only as provided by this section. (b) A person operating an off-highway vehicle on a beach must hold and have in the person's possession a driver's license. (c) Except as provided by Chapters 61 and 63, Natural Resources Code, an operator of an off-highway vehicle may drive the vehicle on a beach that is open to motor vehicle traffic. (d) Except as provided by Chapters 61 and 63, Natural Resources Code, a person who is authorized to operate an off-highway vehicle that is owned by the state, a county, or a municipality may drive the vehicle on any beach if the vehicle is registered under Section 502.140(c). (e) The Texas Department of Transportation or a county or municipality may prohibit the operation of an off-highway vehicle on a beach if the department or the governing body of the county or municipality determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.

Animal-Drawn Vehicles

person riding an animal on roadway or operating vehicle drawn by animal has the rights and duties applicable to the operator of a vehicle. -except for duties that cant be done. IE horse with headlights

542 OFFENSE BY PERSON OWNING OR CONTROLLING VEHICLE

person who owns a vehicle or employs or otherwise directs the operator of a vehicle commits an offense if the person requires or knowingly permits the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a manner that violates law

Roadway

portion of highway, other than berm or shoulder, that is for vehicular travel. *not the shoulder, median, just where cars drive.

Private Road or driveway

privateky owned and only to be used by owner and those with their consent.

Owner

property interest in or title to a vehicl

People Descriptions

race,sex,height,weight,hair color,eye color,clothing description, head to toe, outside to inside

Mobile Radio

radio permanently installed in a squad car

Personal radio

radio that an officer carries on his person

School Crossing Guard

responsible person who is at least 18 years of age and is designated by a local authority to direct traffic in a school crossing zone for the protection of children going to or leaving a school.

Laned Roadway

roadway that is divided into at least two clearly marked lanes for vehicular travel

545.2535 School Buses to stop at all railroad grade crossings

same as above

SSAP

secondary PSAP, receives 911 calls transferred from PSAP

Urban Distrit

territory adjacent to and including a highway, if the territory: is not in a municipality; and (B) is improved with structures that are used for business, industry, or dwelling houses and located at intervals of less than 100 feet for a distance of at least one-quarter mile on either side of the highway.

Residence District

territory, other than a business district, adjacent to and including a highway, if at least 300 feet of the highway frontage is primarily improved with -residences -buildings used for business purposes

552.008 Drivers to Exercise Due Care

the operator of a vehicle shall: (1) exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian on a roadway; (2) give warning by sounding the horn when necessary; and (3) exercise proper precaution on observing a child or an obviously confused or incapacitated person on a roadway.

Nightime

the period beginning one-half hour after sunset and ending one-half hour before sunrise

ANI/ALI

the phone number and address of a 911 call; used to route the call to the appropriate answering point

Angle of Arrival

the sector of the cell tower that the signal hits, used to route a 911 call from a cell phone, could be useful when cell tower address and sector are the only address information available

Gross Combination Weight Rating

the sum of the gross vehicle weight rating of the power unit and the total weight of the towed unit or units and any load on a towed unit *semi truck + trailer

MEtal Tire

tire the surface of which in contact with the highway is wholly or partly made of meta