Information on Texas driving law and Texas traffic laws...
Operating a motor vehicle is a privilege. If this privilege is abused by violating Texas traffic laws it may result in driver's license suspension or revocation. Perhaps you just purchased your vehicle from Dallas Vandergriff Toyota, abiding by the Texas Driving laws is mandatory to keep you and other's safe on the road, as well as keeping your new car in one piece.
Updates:
New driving laws and traffic laws in Texas took effect on September 1, 2003.
HB 1330 of Texas driving law allows a drivers license applicant to voluntarily list on their license any health condition that might impede communication with peace officers. The applicant must supply DPS with a written statement from a licensed physician. This law takes effect Jan. 1, 2004.
An erroneous e-mail has circulated claiming that HB 281, which would have outlawed talking on a cell phone while driving or without using a hands-free device had passed and was to take effect September 1. The bill did not pass and did not take effect.
Under Texas driving law, convictions of the following offenses will result in the automatic suspension of a driving privilege.
In accordance with Texas driving law, the Department of Public Safety has the authority to suspend/revoke the driver's license or driving privilege of any driver, after an opportunity for proper hearing, for the following violations of Texas traffic laws:
Under Texas driving law, a $100.00 reinstatement fee is required for all discretionary suspensions/revocations.
The Department of Public Safety is authorized by Texas driving law to cancel the license of individuals who do not meet certain qualifications. Under Texas driving law, the following types of cases require cancellation of a driver's license:
SPECIAL NOTE: In accordance with Texas driving law, the Department of Public Safety may deny the renewal of a driver's license of a Texas licensee who fails to appear in court for violations of Texas traffic laws or certain other offenses within the jurisdiction of a justice or municipal court.
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