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Monday, August 27, 2007

Slate of new traffic laws go into effect September 1

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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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David Goodspeed Verified

Nice...so according to senate bill 153 the driver can still talk on the phone and text while driving but the licensed passenger cannot...

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Blue Shoe Mike Verified

Just wait until the transponders go into the inspection stickers and you are taxed by the mile.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/0...

http://www.infowars.com/articles/bb/c...

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littlekinder Anonymous

David - I am currently teaching BOTH my teenagers to drive, and believe me, you want that bill (153) to pass. You want every parent out there watching them like a hawk because at first some of them really, really suck. I couldn't make a phone call during a driving lesson if my life depended on it... oh wait! It does! I am still wondering why I decided to do this at home instead of through the good ol' Sears/ACME/whoever driving school... not sure what I was thinking.

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Pavel Lishin

Pavel Lishin Verified

littlekinder, nothing brings a family together like the constant looming threat of a fiery death for all involved!

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John McClelland

John McClelland Verified

Blue Shoe, the black ops folks you fear already track you with RFID tags in your tires :) Be afraid.

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littlekinder Anonymous

Pavel - well, I guess at least we'd all go together...

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