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Traffic, DSC, and Deferred
  • W. Clay Abbott
  • General Counsel TMCEC

2
When Bad Movies Make Good Law HB 1326
  • All Racing Offenses under 545.420 Raised to Class
    B
  • Prior or Intox. Class A
  • SJF w/ 2 Priors
  • 3rd w/ Bodily Injury
  • 2nd w/ SBI or Death

3
When Bad Headlines Make Good Law HB 2096
  • Texas Immigrant Smuggling Suspect Caught Monday
    June 16, 2003 949 PM
  • By JUAN A. LOZANO
  • Associated Press Writer
  • HOUSTON (AP) - Authorities said Monday they have
    arrested the ringleader of the immigrant
    smuggling operation that
  • 545.4191, TC
  • Class B
  • Operating Truck or Semi with Person Occupying
    Trailer
  • Defenses (Knowledge)
  • Trafficking Persons Chapter 20A, Penal Code

4
Stupid Things Now Class CSB193
  • While Passing an Emergency Vehicle
  • With Emergency Lights
  • On a Highway w/ at Least 4 Lanes
  • Vacate Closest Lane
  • Slow to 20 MPH Under Posted Limit
  • Property Damage 500 Fine
  • Bodily Injury Class B

5
Stupid Things Now Class CSB 209
  • No Video or TV Where a Driver Can See it While
    Driving
  • Equipment Violation under 547.611, TC
  • GPS OK
  • Utility Monitors also OK

6
Fare is Fair
  • HB 2500
  • Mass Transit or Metropolitan Rapid Transit
    Authorities
  • No Fare, or Evidence of Fare
  • Notice and Penalty
  • 30 days No Pay
  • Class C not Moral Turpitude
  • Fare Enforcement Officers (Drones)

7
More Dallas Law
  • SB 441
  • Gypsy Cabs
  • Not Approved by Airport Authority
  • Replaces Class C Ordinance with Class B State Law

8
New DWI Law
  • SB 45
  • DWI
  • Child Passenger under 15
  • SJF
  • SB 292
  • Involuntary Blood Sample
  • Died or will Die
  • Now SBI

9
Modified Traffic Offenses
  • SB 439 Obscured Plates
  • No Emblems, Flashy Lights, Reflective Matter
  • Numbers, State, Original Design Features
  • SB 345 Window Tinting
  • HB 3588 Passing School Bus
  • Enhanced with Injuries (twice is really bad)

10
Registration HB 2971
  • NO
  • Golf Carts (Exceptions)
  • Manufactured Homes
  • Power Sweepers
  • MMD
  • Crossing Highway
  • Non-Residents
  • Yes
  • Parade Vehicles
  • Soil Conservation Equipment
  • Non-resident Commercial with more than 6 trips or
    5 days
  • Special Plates

11
Segways, Highways, and Sidewalks HB 1997
  • Electronic Personal Assistive Device
  • Like Bicycles
  • May be used
  • Sidewalks
  • Bike Lanes
  • Highways
  • Under 30 MPH
  • No Sidewalk

12
ATVs
  • HB 900
  • Cops Can Use
  • Not Interstate or Limited Access
  • Official Duty
  • Orange Flag
  • Headlights
  • W/ DL
  • 25 mile Radius
  • SB 1635
  • Designed for Passengers can have Passengers
  • If Not, Cannot

13
Police Escorts SB 461
  • Section 546.002
  • When Cops Dont Have to Follow Traffic Laws
  • Police Escorts Added
  • Only Full-Time Officers

14
Disabled Parking
  • HB 3588 I was still in the Car
  • Parking Changed to Standing
  • HB 148 But I Made this Placard Myself
  • Manufacture, Sale, Possession - Class A
  • Use in Disabled Parking Space Class C

15
More Disabled Parking
  • HB 1784 I Wasnt in the Space, I was on the
    Sidewalk
  • Access Aisle added to Architectural Improvements
  • HB 874 Hey, This Thing Has a DL Number on It
  • Placard will only have First Four Digits

16
DSC Deferred
  • CDL Holders Have No Alternatives
  • Even in Personal Cars
  • DSC Period of 180 Days Reduced to 90
  • Driving Record and Affidavit Moved to End of DSC
    Period
  • 12 Month period Ends on Date of Offense Not Date
    of Request

17
DSC Deferred
  • May Request DSC by Counsel
  • Liability on Bond
  • Can Order DSC Course on Deferred
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