Chapter 545
Operation and Movement of Vehicles

Sections

Driving on Right Side of Roadway

Driving Past Vehicle Moving in Opposite Direction

Passing to the Left; Return; Being Passed

Passing to the Left: Safe Distance

Passing to the Left: Passing Zones

Driving to Left of Center of Roadway: Limitations Other than Passing

Passing to the Right

Driving on Improved Shoulder

One-way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands

Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic

Driving on Multiple-lane Roadway

Following Distance

Driving on Divided Highway

Restricted Access

State and Local Regulation of Limited-access or Controlled-access Highways

Passing a School Bus; Offense

Turning at Intersection

Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade

Signaling Turns; Use of Turn Signals

Signaling Stops

Signals by Hand and Arm or by Signal Lamp

Method of Giving Hand and Arm Signals

Vehicle Approaching or Entering Intersection

Vehicle Turning Left

Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection

Vehicle Entering or Leaving Limited-access or Controlled-access Highway

Vehicle Entering Highway from Private Road or Driveway

Vehicle Approached by Authorized Emergency Vehicle

Passing Certain Vehicles

Passing Streetcar to Left

Passing Streetcar to Right

Driving on Streetcar Tracks

Streetcar Approached by Authorized Emergency Vehicle

Crossing Fire Hose

Obstruction of Operator's View or Driving Mechanism

Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train or Other On-track Equipment

All Vehicles to Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings

Buses to Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings

Vehicles Carrying Explosive Substances or Flammable Liquids

Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossings

Emerging from an Alley, Driveway, or Building

Stopping, Standing, or Parking Outside a Business or Residence District

Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Certain Places

Additional Parking Regulations

Moving the Vehicle of Another; Unlawful Parking

Removal of Unlawfully Stopped Vehicle

Regulation of Towing Companies in Certain Counties

Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicle in or near Residential Subdivision

Maximum Speed Requirement

Prima Facie Speed Limits

Authority of Texas Transportation Commission to Alter Speed Limits

Authority of Regional Tollway Authorities to Alter Speed Limits on Turnpike Projects

Authority of County Commissioners Court to Alter Speed Limits

Authority of Municipality to Alter Speed Limits

Consideration of Speed Limits Where Certain Schools Are Located

Authority of Commanding Officer of United States Military Reservation to Alter Speed Limits

Conflicting Designated Speed Limits

Duty of Texas Transportation Commission and State Board of Education to Provide Information and Assistance

Special Speed Limitations

Temporary Speed Limits

Minimum Speed Regulations

Speed Limit Signs After Construction or Maintenance Work Zone

Speed Limit Exception for Emergencies; Municipal Regulation

Reckless Driving; Offense

Moving a Parked Vehicle

Driving Through Safety Zone

Unattended Motor Vehicle

Driving on Mountain Highway

Following or Obstructing Fire Apparatus or Ambulance

Crossing Fire Hose

Drawbars and Trailer Hitches; Saddle-mount Towing

Towing Safety Chains

Use of Rest Area: Offense

Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems; Offense

Safety Belts; Offense

Riding in Open Beds; Offense

Backing a Vehicle

Riding on Motorcycle or Moped

Obstruction of Operator's View or Driving Mechanism

Opening Vehicle Doors

Riding in House Trailer

Racing on Highway; Impoundment of a Vehicle

Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer; Offense

Crossing Sidewalk or Hike and Bike Trail

Crossing Property

Use of Wireless Communication Device in a School Crossing Zone or While Operating a Bus with a Minor Passenger; Local Authority Sign Requirements; Offense

Operation of School Bus

Operation of Vehicle with Insufficient Undercarriage Clearance

Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian or Other Vulnerable Road User Within Area of Crosswalk; Offense

Exclusive Regulation of the Operation of Automated Motor Vehicles and Automated Driving Systems

Operator of Automated Motor Vehicle

Automated Motor Vehicle Operation

Duties Following Collision Involving Automated Motor Vehicle

Vehicle Classification

Operation of Motorcycles on Roadway Laned for Traffic

Restriction on Use of Highway

County Restriction on Use of Highway

Restriction on Use of Highway in Maintenance or Construction Work Zone

School Buses to Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings

Report and Investigation of Certain Railroad Crossing Violations

Removal of Personal Property from Roadway or Right-of-way

Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicle near Certain Apartment Complexes

Authority of District Engineer to Temporarily Lower Speed Limit at Highway Maintenance Activity Site

Authority of Texas Transportation Commission to Alter Speed Limits on Certain Roads

Authority of Municipality or County to Temporarily Lower Speed Limit at Vehicular Collision Reconstruction Site

Confidentiality of Violation Information: Fuel Conservation Speed Limit

Dismissal; Obtaining Child Passenger Safety Seat System

Riding in or on Boat or Personal Watercraft Drawn by Vehicle; Offense

Operation of Certain Motorcycles

Person Riding in Trailer or Semitrailer Drawn by Truck, Road Tractor, or Truck Tractor

Interference with Peace Officer Investigation of Highway Racing or Reckless Driving Exhibition; Criminal Offense

Use of Portable Wireless Communication Device for Electronic Messaging; Offense

Use of Wireless Communication Device on School Property; Offense

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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