Slate of new traffic laws go into effect September 1

by PegNews wire

A slate of new laws will go into effect on September 1 in Texas, a number of which involve driving:

HB 84, known as Katie’s Law, requires drivers 85 years of age and above to pass a vision test to have their driver license renewed. Licenses will be valid for two years instead of six. Drivers over 79 are not allowed to renew their driver licenses electronically.

HB 586 prohibits drivers who've been driving 95 miles per hour or higher from taking a driving safety class to dismiss the ticket.

SB 369 prohibits the use of blurring or reflective matter on a license plate that significantly impairs the readability of the state name and license plate numbers and letters; prohibits the use of material or an apparatus that alters or obscures one-half or more of the state name; and prohibits using material that obscures the license plate number or plate color.

SB 153 makes it an offense for the accompanying licensed passenger of a driver with a learner’s permit to sleep, be intoxicated, or engage in any activity that prevents the passenger from observing and responding to the actions of the driver of the vehicle.

Posted by T.G.

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