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Violation of its seatbelt law in 1999 was punishable with the maximum fine of $50. [1] In March 1997, Gail Atwater of Lago Vista, Texas was driving her pickup truck with her three-year-old son and five-year-old daughter inside. [2]
Since wearing a set belt in Texas is law, police can pull you over for the violation. What are the seat belt laws in Texas? Under Texas Transportation Code section 545.413 , a person commits a ...
In Florida, headlight flashing is protected free speech pursuant to the First Amendment. [39] Additionally, on 1 January 2013, §316.2397(7), Fla. Stat. was amended to legalize headlight flashing. [40] [41] In 2005 and 2011, judges in County Court held that flashing a vehicle's headlights is not a violation of §316.239(7), Fla. Stat. [42] [43]
The Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC) is a United States interstate compact used by 44 states and Washington, D.C. to process traffic citations across state borders.. When a motorist is cited in another member state and chooses not to respond to a moving violation (such as not paying a ticket), the other state notifies the driver's home state and the home state will suspend the driver's ...
The Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) is a model act by the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances, a private non-profit organization. Most of the members are state governments, in addition to some related organizations. The extent to which the code is used varies by each state, territory, and Native American tribe. It was last ...
Under Texas Transportation Code section 545.058, motorists are allowed to drive on the shoulder right of the highway to: Stop, stand or park. Accelerate before entering the main traveled lane of ...
When it was initially published in 1968, [10] Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 was part of 49 CFR 371.21, incorporating several SAE recommended practices by reference. [11] The 1969 version of FMVSS 108 allowed the use of two headlamps, each 7 in (180 mm) in diameter, or four smaller 5 + 3 ⁄ 4 in (150 mm) headlamps. [11]: Table I
Under Texas Transportation Code section 545.365, the following vehicles are exempt from speed limits during emergency situations: An authorized emergency vehicle responding to a call. A police patrol.