Traffic, DSC, and Deferred

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Traffic, DSC, and Deferred

• W. Clay Abbott
• General Counsel TMCEC

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When Bad Movies Make Good Law HB 1326

• All Racing Offenses under 545.420 Raised to Class
  B
• Prior or Intox. Class A
• SJF w/ 2 Priors
• 3rd w/ Bodily Injury
• 2nd w/ SBI or Death

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When Bad Headlines Make Good Law HB 2096

• Texas Immigrant Smuggling Suspect Caught Monday
  June 16, 2003 949 PM
• By JUAN A. LOZANO
• Associated Press Writer
• HOUSTON (AP) - Authorities said Monday they have
  arrested the ringleader of the immigrant
  smuggling operation that

• 545.4191, TC
• Class B
• Operating Truck or Semi with Person Occupying
  Trailer
• Defenses (Knowledge)
• Trafficking Persons Chapter 20A, Penal Code

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Stupid Things Now Class CSB193

• While Passing an Emergency Vehicle
• With Emergency Lights
• On a Highway w/ at Least 4 Lanes
• Vacate Closest Lane
• Slow to 20 MPH Under Posted Limit
• Property Damage 500 Fine
• Bodily Injury Class B

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Stupid Things Now Class CSB 209

• No Video or TV Where a Driver Can See it While
  Driving
• Equipment Violation under 547.611, TC
• GPS OK
• Utility Monitors also OK

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Fare is Fair

• HB 2500
• Mass Transit or Metropolitan Rapid Transit
  Authorities
• No Fare, or Evidence of Fare
• Notice and Penalty
• 30 days No Pay
• Class C not Moral Turpitude
• Fare Enforcement Officers (Drones)

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More Dallas Law

• SB 441
• Gypsy Cabs
• Not Approved by Airport Authority
• Replaces Class C Ordinance with Class B State Law

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New DWI Law

• SB 45
• DWI
• Child Passenger under 15
• SJF

• SB 292
• Involuntary Blood Sample
• Died or will Die
• Now SBI

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Modified Traffic Offenses

• SB 439 Obscured Plates
• No Emblems, Flashy Lights, Reflective Matter
• Numbers, State, Original Design Features
• SB 345 Window Tinting
• HB 3588 Passing School Bus
• Enhanced with Injuries (twice is really bad)

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Registration HB 2971

• NO
• Golf Carts (Exceptions)
• Manufactured Homes
• Power Sweepers
• MMD
• Crossing Highway
• Non-Residents

• Yes
• Parade Vehicles
• Soil Conservation Equipment
• Non-resident Commercial with more than 6 trips or
  5 days
• Special Plates

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Segways, Highways, and Sidewalks HB 1997

• Electronic Personal Assistive Device
• Like Bicycles
• May be used
• Sidewalks
• Bike Lanes
• Highways
• Under 30 MPH
• No Sidewalk

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ATVs

• HB 900
• Cops Can Use
• Not Interstate or Limited Access
• Official Duty
• Orange Flag
• Headlights
• W/ DL
• 25 mile Radius

• SB 1635
• Designed for Passengers can have Passengers
• If Not, Cannot

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Police Escorts SB 461

• Section 546.002
• When Cops Dont Have to Follow Traffic Laws
• Police Escorts Added
• Only Full-Time Officers

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Disabled Parking

• HB 3588 I was still in the Car
• Parking Changed to Standing
• HB 148 But I Made this Placard Myself
• Manufacture, Sale, Possession - Class A
• Use in Disabled Parking Space Class C

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More Disabled Parking

• HB 1784 I Wasnt in the Space, I was on the
  Sidewalk
• Access Aisle added to Architectural Improvements
• HB 874 Hey, This Thing Has a DL Number on It
• Placard will only have First Four Digits

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DSC Deferred

• CDL Holders Have No Alternatives
• Even in Personal Cars
• DSC Period of 180 Days Reduced to 90
• Driving Record and Affidavit Moved to End of DSC
  Period
• 12 Month period Ends on Date of Offense Not Date
  of Request

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DSC Deferred

• May Request DSC by Counsel
• Liability on Bond
• Can Order DSC Course on Deferred