Tex. Transp. Code § 551A.034 · Subchapter C. OFF-HIGHWAY OPERATION OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
CROSSING HIGHWAY AT POINT OTHER THAN INTERSECTION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The operator of an off-highway vehicle may drive the vehicle across a highway that is not an interstate or limited-access highway at a point other than an intersection if the operator:
(1) brings the vehicle to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the roadway;
(2) yields the right-of-way to oncoming traffic that is an immediate hazard; and
(3) makes the crossing:
(A) at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the roadway;
(B) at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and
(C) with the vehicle's headlights and taillights lighted.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the operator of an off-highway vehicle may drive the vehicle across a divided highway other than an interstate or limited access highway only at an intersection of the highway with another highway.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Sections 663.037(b) and (c) by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1233 (H.B. 1548), Sec. 28, eff. June 14, 2019.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.551A.htm
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