Texas Transportation Code Study Set With Complete Solution 2023

Texas Transportation Code Study Set With Complete Solution 2023 Stopping/Standing/Parking outside a business/residence district - May not leave vehicle on main traveled part of highway, unless: getting car off main part is not practicable, highway is unobstructed with vehicle present, vehicle is in clear view for 200 feet. An operator may not stop, stand, park in certain places: - on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped/parked at the edge/curb of a street (double parking) An operator may not stop, stand, park in certain places: - on a bridge or elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel An operator may not stop, stand, park in certain places: - on a railroad track An operator may not stop, stand, park in certain places, except when picking up/discharging a passenger: - in front of a public/private driveway An operator may not stop, stand, park in certain places, except when picking up/discharging a passenger: - within 15 feet of a fire hydrant An operator may not stop, stand, park in certain places, except when picking up/discharging a passenger: - within 20 feet of a crosswalk An operator may not stop, stand, park in certain places, except when picking up/discharging a passenger: - within 30 feet of a traffic-control signal An operator may not stop, stand, park in certain places, except when picking up/discharging a passenger: - within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station, and 75 feet from the side opposite the entrance Within 18 inches of the curb with the right-hand wheels parallel to the curb - When stopping or parking on a two way roadway Moving the vehicle of another, unlawful parking - A person may not move a vehicle that is not lawfully under the person's control Removal of Unlawfully stopped vehicle - unattended on a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube/tunnel Removal of Unlawfully stopped vehicle - unlawfully parked and blocking the entrance to a private driveway Removal of Personal Property from Roadway Right-of-Way - An authority or a law enforcement agency may remove personal property from a roadway or right-of-way if the authority or LE agency determines that the property blocks the roadway or endangers public safety Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicle in or Near Residential Subdivision - Residential subdivision is in a country with at least 220,000 population, can't park a commercial MV between hours of 10PM and 6AM Maximum Speed Requirement - An operator may not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances then existing. 30 miles per hour - In an urban district on a street other than an alley 15 miles per hour - In an alley 70 miles per hour (daytime) - On a highway numbered by this state of the United States outside an urban district, including farm-to-market or ranch-to-market roads 65 miles per hour (nighttime) - On a highway numbered by this state of the United States outside an urban district, including farm-to-market or ranch-to-market roads 60 miles per hour - Outside an urban district if the speed limit is not otherwise specified 60 miles per hour (outside urban district) - School bus that passed the commercial vehicle inspection and traveling on a numbered highway 50 miles per hour (outside urban district) - school bus that has not passed commercial vehicle inspection or traveling on a highway not numbered by this state or the US 60 miles per hour (daytime, outside urban district) - If vehicle is a truck, other than a light truck, or has any kind of trailer 55 miles per hour (nighttime outside urban district) - If vehicle is a truck, other than a light truck, or has any kind of trailer 35 miles per hour - Speed limit of a motor-driven cycle at night unless the cycle is equipped with a headlamp or lamps that reveal a person/vehicle 300 feet ahead 10 miles per hour - Speed limit of a vehicle equipped with solid rubber or cushion tires Minimum speed regulations - an operator may not drive so slowly as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law Speed limit exception for emergencies/Municipal Regulation - Authorized emergency vehicle responding to a call Speed limit exception for emergencies/Municipal Regulation - police patrol Speed limit exception for emergencies/Municipal Regulation - a physician/ambulance responding to an emergency call An ambulance - A municipality by ordinance may regulate the speed of: an emergency medical services vehicle - A municipality by ordinance may regulate the speed of: an authorized vehicle operated by a blood or tissue bank - A municipality by ordinance may regulate the speed of: Persons - means an individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation. Persons - means an individual, organization, or entity but does not include this state or an agency of this state Persons - means an individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other private entity. Persons - means an individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation. Motor Carrier - means an individual, association, corporation, or other legal entity that controls, operates, or directs the operation of one or more vehicles that transport persons or cargo over a road or highway in this state. Operator - includes a reference to the vehicle operated by the operator if the reference imposes a duty or provides a limitation on the movement or other operation of that vehicle. Owner - (A) the person who holds legal title to a motor vehicle; (B) the purchaser or lessee of a motor vehicle subject to an agreement for the conditional sale or lease of the vehicle, if the person has:(i) the right to purchase the vehicle on performing conditions stated in the agreement; and (ii) an immediate right to possess the vehicle; or (C) a mortgagor of a motor vehicle who is entitled to possession of the vehicle. Pedestrian - means a person on foot. School Crossing Guard - means a responsible person who is at least 18 years of age and is designated by a local authority to direct traffic in a school crossing zone for the protection of children going to or leaving a school. Department - means the Department of Public Safety acting directly or through its authorized officers and agents. Director - means the public safety director. Local Authority - (A) a county, municipality, or other local entity authorized to enact traffic laws under the laws of this state; or (B) a school district created under the laws of this state only when it is designating school crossing guards for schools operated by the district. Police Officer - means an officer authorized to direct traffic or arrest persons who violate traffic regulations. State - has the meaning assigned by Section 311.005, Government Code(when referring to a part of the United States, includes any state, district, commonwealth, territory, and insular possession of the United States and any area subject to the legislative authority of the United States of America), and includes a province of Canada. Property Areas/Metropolitan Areas - means an area that:(1) contains at least one municipality with a population of at least 100,000; and (2) includes the adjacent municipalities and unincorporated urban districts. (Austin is one) Residence Districts - means the territory, other than a business district, adjacent to and including a highway, if at least 300 feet of the highway frontage is primarily improved with: (A) residences; or (B) buildings used for business purposes and residences. Personal Injury - means an injury to any part of the human body and that requires treatment. Non Resident - means a person who is not a resident of this state. Sec. 547.002. APPLICABILITY. - Unless a provision is specifically made applicable, this chapter and the rules of the department adopted under this chapter do not apply to: (1) an implement of husbandry; (2) road machinery; 3) a road roller; (4) a farm tractor;(5) a bicycle, a bicyclist, or bicycle equipment; (6) an electric bicycle, an electric bicyclist, or electric bicycle equipment; or (7) a golf cart that is operated only as authorized by Section 551.403. Sec. 547.004. GENERAL OFFENSES. - (a) A person commits an offense that is a misdemeanor if the person operates or moves or, as an owner, knowingly permits another to operate or move, a vehicle that: (1) is unsafe so as to endanger a person; (2) is not equipped in a manner that complies with the vehicle equipment standards and requirements established by this chapter; or (3) is equipped in a manner prohibited by this chapter. (b) A person commits an offense that is a misdemeanor if the person operates a vehicle equipped with an item of vehicle equipment that the person knows has been