Recent Texas law changes...
01-09-2004, 03:15 PM
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Recent Texas law changes...
Just a heads up, I guess...
Interesting thing happend in Houston: http://ftw.truckmoxie.com/forums/topic.ten?id=243450
New law went into effect in September and at least I don't remember anybody mentioning anything about it.
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Interesting thing happend in Houston: http://ftw.truckmoxie.com/forums/topic.ten?id=243450
New law went into effect in September and at least I don't remember anybody mentioning anything about it.
SB 193 requires drivers nearing a stopped emergency vehicle that has lights activated, unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, to:
-Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle, if the highway has two or more lanes traveling the direction of the emergency vehicle; or
-Slow to a speed not more than 20 miles per hour (mph) less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 mph or more; or
-Slow to a speed not more than five mph when the posted speed limit is less than 25 mph.
A violation is a punishable by a maximum fine of $200. If the violation results in property damage, the maximum fine increases to $500. If the violation results in bodily injury, the offense is enhanced to a Class B misdemeanor.
-Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle, if the highway has two or more lanes traveling the direction of the emergency vehicle; or
-Slow to a speed not more than 20 miles per hour (mph) less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 mph or more; or
-Slow to a speed not more than five mph when the posted speed limit is less than 25 mph.
A violation is a punishable by a maximum fine of $200. If the violation results in property damage, the maximum fine increases to $500. If the violation results in bodily injury, the offense is enhanced to a Class B misdemeanor.
01-10-2004, 04:08 PM
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The reason no one heard about is because of the press coverage and hype over the stupid License plate frame law.
Even though the emergency vehicle law is the good one of the two. And its been needed for a long time.
Even though the emergency vehicle law is the good one of the two. And its been needed for a long time.
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