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What are moving violations in Texas?
I know moving violations can result in points on your license. What qualifies as a moving violation in Texas?
Jacqulyn Graber · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Moving violations in
Texas
are defined as acts committed while driving a motor vehicle on a public street or highway which constitute a hazard to traffic and are prohibited by state law or city ordinance.Texas moving violations include but are not limited to:
- Changing lanes when unsafe
- Coasting
- Consuming alcohol while driving
- Crossing a physical barrier
- Cutting a corner during a left turn
- Disregarding warning signs or barricades
- Disregarding a police officer
- Driving on the wrong side of the road
- Driving through a safety zone
- Driving the wrong way down a one-way road
- Failing to control a vehicle’s speed
- Failing to dim headlights
- Failing to signal for a stop or turn
- Failing to yield as required at an intersection
- Failing to yield to a pedestrian at a crosswalk
- Increasing speed while being overtaken
- Making a U-turn on a curve or hill
- Driving without a driver’s license
- Obstructing traffic
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Driving with too many riders on a motorcycle
Most moving violations can result in
points on your license
if found guilty. Although, some of the less serious moving violations are exempt.License suspensions
can happen if you accumulate too many moving violations within a specific period. Your Texas driver’s license may be suspended if you have four moving violations or more within 12 months or if you have seven moving violations or more within 24 months.The best way to avoid these consequences is to educate yourself about
Texas traffic laws
and then make a conscious effort to follow them. View full answer
- Gregory R.
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