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What is the penalty for the failure by an operator of a vehicle to yield the right of way to another vehicle that results in a collision and a person other than the operator of the vehicle suffers a serious bodily injury?
What is the penalty for the failure by an operator of a vehicle to yield the right of way to another vehicle that results in a collision and a person other than the operator of the vehicle suffers a serious bodily injury?
What shouldn't be printed on the reverse side of a driver’s license?
What shouldn't be printed on the reverse side of a driver’s license?
Does a person commit an offense if the person who owns a vehicle, employs, or otherwise requires another person to or knowingly operate a vehicle in violation of the transportation code?
Does a person commit an offense if the person who owns a vehicle, employs, or otherwise requires another person to or knowingly operate a vehicle in violation of the transportation code?
If the Texas Transportation Commission rejects a petition to extend the speed restrictions on a private road, what must they do?
If the Texas Transportation Commission rejects a petition to extend the speed restrictions on a private road, what must they do?
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What is the exception to the rights and duties applicable to animals and animal drawn vehicles?
What is the exception to the rights and duties applicable to animals and animal drawn vehicles?
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According to the Texas Transportation Code, do the provisions apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles, or other equipment engaged in work on a highway?
According to the Texas Transportation Code, do the provisions apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles, or other equipment engaged in work on a highway?
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The transportation code applies uniformly throughout the state of Texas. Can local authorities regulate traffic separately from the transportation code?
The transportation code applies uniformly throughout the state of Texas. Can local authorities regulate traffic separately from the transportation code?
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Is a person who attempts to commit or conspires to commit an act declared by the transportation code to be an offense, guilty of that offense?
Is a person who attempts to commit or conspires to commit an act declared by the transportation code to be an offense, guilty of that offense?
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What is the penalty for an offense committed in a construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present?
What is the penalty for an offense committed in a construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present?
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Can the provisions of the transportation code prevent an owner of private property that is a private road from: regulating or prohibiting use of the property by the public for vehicular travel; or requiring conditions different from or in addition to those?
Can the provisions of the transportation code prevent an owner of private property that is a private road from: regulating or prohibiting use of the property by the public for vehicular travel; or requiring conditions different from or in addition to those?
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What is the general penalty for offenses that are classified as misdemeanors in the transportation code and do not specify penalties?
What is the general penalty for offenses that are classified as misdemeanors in the transportation code and do not specify penalties?
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The transportation code does not prevent a local authority, with respect to a highway under its jurisdiction and in the reasonable exercise of the police power, from what?
The transportation code does not prevent a local authority, with respect to a highway under its jurisdiction and in the reasonable exercise of the police power, from what?
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Is a person who falsely, fraudulently, or willfully permits another to violate the transportation code guilty of the violation?
Is a person who falsely, fraudulently, or willfully permits another to violate the transportation code guilty of the violation?
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What is the penalty for the failure by an operator of a vehicle to yield the right of way to another vehicle that results in a collision and a person other than the operator of the vehicle suffers a bodily injury?
What is the penalty for the failure by an operator of a vehicle to yield the right of way to another vehicle that results in a collision and a person other than the operator of the vehicle suffers a bodily injury?
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Who may a person willfully fail or refuse to comply with when given a lawful order or direction?
Who may a person willfully fail or refuse to comply with when given a lawful order or direction?
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What is the penalty for Illegal Dumping of litter weighing less than 500 pounds or having a volume less than 100 cubic feet?
What is the penalty for Illegal Dumping of litter weighing less than 500 pounds or having a volume less than 100 cubic feet?
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An offense of, “Illegal Dumping” or “Discarding Lighted Materials” may be prosecuted without alleging or proving any culpable mental state, unless the offense is a BLANK.
An offense of, “Illegal Dumping” or “Discarding Lighted Materials” may be prosecuted without alleging or proving any culpable mental state, unless the offense is a BLANK.
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What offense is committed if a person unlawfully disposes of litter in dumpsters?
What offense is committed if a person unlawfully disposes of litter in dumpsters?
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What is the penalty for Illegal Dumping with litter weighing 500-1,000 pounds or having a volume of 100-200 cubic feet?
What is the penalty for Illegal Dumping with litter weighing 500-1,000 pounds or having a volume of 100-200 cubic feet?
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What is the penalty for Illegal Dumping with litter weighing 1,000+ pounds or having a volume of 200 cubic feet or more?
What is the penalty for Illegal Dumping with litter weighing 1,000+ pounds or having a volume of 200 cubic feet or more?
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What is the penalty for Illegal Dumping when the litter or waste is disposed for commercial purposes and weighs between 5 and 200 pounds or has a volume of more than 5 gallons and less than 200 cubic feet?
What is the penalty for Illegal Dumping when the litter or waste is disposed for commercial purposes and weighs between 5 and 200 pounds or has a volume of more than 5 gallons and less than 200 cubic feet?
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The commissioners court of a county may by order, prohibit the accumulation of litter for more than BLANK days on a person's property within BLANK feet of a public highway in the county.
The commissioners court of a county may by order, prohibit the accumulation of litter for more than BLANK days on a person's property within BLANK feet of a public highway in the county.
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What is the annual rate of accruing interest for non-payments of costs incurred by the commissioners court in the removal and disposal of litter from persons property near public highways?
What is the annual rate of accruing interest for non-payments of costs incurred by the commissioners court in the removal and disposal of litter from persons property near public highways?
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What reward may a municipality or county offer for reporting a violation of, “Illegal Dumping” or “Discarding Lighted Materials”?
What reward may a municipality or county offer for reporting a violation of, “Illegal Dumping” or “Discarding Lighted Materials”?
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Under what circumstances is it an affirmative defense to prosecution of Discarding Lighted Materials?
Under what circumstances is it an affirmative defense to prosecution of Discarding Lighted Materials?
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On conviction of, “Illegal Dumping” or “Discarding Lighted Materials” what shall the court require of the defendant in addition to any fines or penalties?
On conviction of, “Illegal Dumping” or “Discarding Lighted Materials” what shall the court require of the defendant in addition to any fines or penalties?
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For how many days may a person who enters Texas as a new resident use an out-of-state license?
For how many days may a person who enters Texas as a new resident use an out-of-state license?
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What is the punishment for the crime of 'Illegal Dumping' when the litter or solid waste weighs less than 500 pounds or has a volume of less than 100 cubic feet?
What is the punishment for the crime of 'Illegal Dumping' when the litter or solid waste weighs less than 500 pounds or has a volume of less than 100 cubic feet?
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What is the charge for accumulation of litter for more than 30 days on a person’s property within 50 feet of a public highway in a county?
What is the charge for accumulation of litter for more than 30 days on a person’s property within 50 feet of a public highway in a county?
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What will the commissioners court do if a person does not pay the assessed costs for the removal of or disposal of litter from their property near a public highway, within 60 days after the date of assessment?
What will the commissioners court do if a person does not pay the assessed costs for the removal of or disposal of litter from their property near a public highway, within 60 days after the date of assessment?
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A person discards lighted litter, including a match, cigarette, or cigar, onto open-space land, a private road or the right-of-way of a private road, a public highway or other public road or the right-of-way of a public highway or other public road, or a railroad right-of-way; and a fire is ignited as a result of the conduct. Is what crime?
A person discards lighted litter, including a match, cigarette, or cigar, onto open-space land, a private road or the right-of-way of a private road, a public highway or other public road or the right-of-way of a public highway or other public road, or a railroad right-of-way; and a fire is ignited as a result of the conduct. Is what crime?
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Unless passing another vehicle or preparing for a left turn, slower drivers should drive in which lane?
Unless passing another vehicle or preparing for a left turn, slower drivers should drive in which lane?
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On a one lane road with an operator moving in the opposite direction of the movement of another, an operator shall BLANK.
On a one lane road with an operator moving in the opposite direction of the movement of another, an operator shall BLANK.
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How shall an operator pass a vehicle to the left?
How shall an operator pass a vehicle to the left?
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An operator being passed by another vehicle shall on audible signals BLANK.
An operator being passed by another vehicle shall on audible signals BLANK.
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A person may not, without lawful authority, alter, injure, knock down, or remove or attempt to alter, injure, knock down, or remove what?
A person may not, without lawful authority, alter, injure, knock down, or remove or attempt to alter, injure, knock down, or remove what?
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A person may not place, maintain, or display on or in view of a highway an unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device that what?
A person may not place, maintain, or display on or in view of a highway an unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device that what?
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A person may not place or maintain on a highway, and a public authority may not permit on a highway, a traffic sign or signal bearing what?
A person may not place or maintain on a highway, and a public authority may not permit on a highway, a traffic sign or signal bearing what?
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A person may not place or maintain a flashing light or flashing electric sign within BLANK feet of an intersection except under a permit issued by the Texas Transportation Commission.
A person may not place or maintain a flashing light or flashing electric sign within BLANK feet of an intersection except under a permit issued by the Texas Transportation Commission.
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Is a person on private property adjacent to a highway authorized to have posted a sign that gives useful directional information as long as it isn’t mistaken for an official sign?
Is a person on private property adjacent to a highway authorized to have posted a sign that gives useful directional information as long as it isn’t mistaken for an official sign?
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What is a sign, signal, light, or marking that is prohibited on or within 1,000 feet of a highway, considered to be?
What is a sign, signal, light, or marking that is prohibited on or within 1,000 feet of a highway, considered to be?
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Is an authority having jurisdiction over a highway required to give notice when removing a prohibited sign, signal, light, or marking?
Is an authority having jurisdiction over a highway required to give notice when removing a prohibited sign, signal, light, or marking?
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Which is not one of the authorized colors for a traffic control signal with different colored lights or arrows?
Which is not one of the authorized colors for a traffic control signal with different colored lights or arrows?
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When the driver is faced by a flashing red signal, he must BLANK.
When the driver is faced by a flashing red signal, he must BLANK.
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If there is no stop line when stopping at a flashing red signal, the driver should stop before BLANK.
If there is no stop line when stopping at a flashing red signal, the driver should stop before BLANK.
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If there is no crosswalk, the driver at a blinking red light should stop as close to the intersecting roadway as is necessary to BLANK.
If there is no crosswalk, the driver at a blinking red light should stop as close to the intersecting roadway as is necessary to BLANK.
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When a lane-direction-control signal is placed over a highway lane, drivers may use lanes with BLANK signals but not lanes with BLANK signals.
When a lane-direction-control signal is placed over a highway lane, drivers may use lanes with BLANK signals but not lanes with BLANK signals.
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On issuing a commercial driver's license, the department for good cause may impose one or more restrictions suitable to the license holder's driving ability and limitations, including prohibiting the license holder from driving a vehicle equipped with BLANK.
On issuing a commercial driver's license, the department for good cause may impose one or more restrictions suitable to the license holder's driving ability and limitations, including prohibiting the license holder from driving a vehicle equipped with BLANK.
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On issuing a commercial driver's license, the department for good cause may impose one or more restrictions suitable to the license holder's driving ability and limitations, including prohibiting driving a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce by a person who BLANK.
On issuing a commercial driver's license, the department for good cause may impose one or more restrictions suitable to the license holder's driving ability and limitations, including prohibiting driving a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce by a person who BLANK.
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May the Department of Transportation administer examinations or tests relating to an applicant’s proficiency in the English language?
May the Department of Transportation administer examinations or tests relating to an applicant’s proficiency in the English language?
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What is the charge for a driver that drives a commercial motor vehicle in violation of a restriction?
What is the charge for a driver that drives a commercial motor vehicle in violation of a restriction?
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What is the charge for operating a commercial motor vehicle after being denied a license or after having one's license disqualified?
What is the charge for operating a commercial motor vehicle after being denied a license or after having one's license disqualified?
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What is the charge for an employer that knowingly permits a person to drive a commercial motor vehicle when that person has been disqualified from doing so?
What is the charge for an employer that knowingly permits a person to drive a commercial motor vehicle when that person has been disqualified from doing so?
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What is the only traffic ticket that can be given on private property (I.E) a parking lot?
What is the only traffic ticket that can be given on private property (I.E) a parking lot?
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What is the most used Factor and Condition on a Crash Report?
What is the most used Factor and Condition on a Crash Report?
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Failure to yield Factors and Conditions only apply if there is a crash as a result of the failure to yield. If a failure to yield does not result in a crash, it can be used as probable cause to pull someone over.
Failure to yield Factors and Conditions only apply if there is a crash as a result of the failure to yield. If a failure to yield does not result in a crash, it can be used as probable cause to pull someone over.
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A passing driver should return to the authorized lane of travel as soon as possible and before coming within BLANK feet of an approaching vehicle.
A passing driver should return to the authorized lane of travel as soon as possible and before coming within BLANK feet of an approaching vehicle.
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Drivers may not be on the left side of the road when they are within BLANK feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel.
Drivers may not be on the left side of the road when they are within BLANK feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel.
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The Department of Transportation may issue a nonresident commercial driver's license to a person whose home jurisdiction has been deemed to have insufficient testing standards for drivers. However, a person who applies for one of these licenses must do what?
The Department of Transportation may issue a nonresident commercial driver's license to a person whose home jurisdiction has been deemed to have insufficient testing standards for drivers. However, a person who applies for one of these licenses must do what?
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A Nonresident Commercial driver’s license issued in Texas must include the word "nonresident". Nonresident licenses must expire no more than BLANK days after being issued.
A Nonresident Commercial driver’s license issued in Texas must include the word "nonresident". Nonresident licenses must expire no more than BLANK days after being issued.
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How many non-resident commercial driver’s license may someone receive?
How many non-resident commercial driver’s license may someone receive?
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The Department of Transportation is allowed to issue a commercial driver learner's permit to people who have passed what?
The Department of Transportation is allowed to issue a commercial driver learner's permit to people who have passed what?
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What is the charge for failing to carry or display the appropriate license on the demand of a law enforcement official?
What is the charge for failing to carry or display the appropriate license on the demand of a law enforcement official?
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What are the punishments for a person whose license is suspended for racing a motor vehicle?
What are the punishments for a person whose license is suspended for racing a motor vehicle?
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What is the charge for driving with a canceled, suspended, revoked, or expired driver’s license?
What is the charge for driving with a canceled, suspended, revoked, or expired driver’s license?
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What is the charge for driving with a canceled, suspended, revoked, or expired driver’s license if person has been previously convicted of offense or was operating vehicle while intoxicated?
What is the charge for driving with a canceled, suspended, revoked, or expired driver’s license if person has been previously convicted of offense or was operating vehicle while intoxicated?
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What is the charge for driving with a canceled, suspended, revoked, or expired driver’s license if person caused or was at fault in a motor vehicle collision that resulted in serious bodily injury to or the death of another person?
What is the charge for driving with a canceled, suspended, revoked, or expired driver’s license if person caused or was at fault in a motor vehicle collision that resulted in serious bodily injury to or the death of another person?
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The Department of Transportation may issue a learner license, including a Class A or Class B driver's learner license, to a person who is what?
The Department of Transportation may issue a learner license, including a Class A or Class B driver's learner license, to a person who is what?
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A learner’s license does not entitle the holder to operate a motor vehicle on a roadway when accompanied by a person occupying the seat by the operator who what?
A learner’s license does not entitle the holder to operate a motor vehicle on a roadway when accompanied by a person occupying the seat by the operator who what?
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The Department of Transportation may issue a hardship license to an applicant so long as the applicant has passed a drivers education course and is of what age?
The Department of Transportation may issue a hardship license to an applicant so long as the applicant has passed a drivers education course and is of what age?
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Hardship licenses may be granted if they are necessary because of BLANK.
Hardship licenses may be granted if they are necessary because of BLANK.
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A person may drive a commercial motor vehicle in Texas if he has a commercial driver's license or commercial driver learner's permit issued by another state that is in compliance with the minimum federal standards for driver education or by a foreign jurisdiction approved by the BLANK.
A person may drive a commercial motor vehicle in Texas if he has a commercial driver's license or commercial driver learner's permit issued by another state that is in compliance with the minimum federal standards for driver education or by a foreign jurisdiction approved by the BLANK.
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A person may drive with an out of jurisdiction license so long as he has not had a home in Texas for more than BLANK days.
A person may drive with an out of jurisdiction license so long as he has not had a home in Texas for more than BLANK days.
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How many different types of commercial driver’s license endorsements may The Department of Transportation issue?
How many different types of commercial driver’s license endorsements may The Department of Transportation issue?
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Which is not one of the 5 different types of commercial driver’s license endorsements that The Department of Transportation may issue?
Which is not one of the 5 different types of commercial driver’s license endorsements that The Department of Transportation may issue?
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The holder of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit may not drive a vehicle that requires an endorsement unless the proper endorsement appears on BLANK.
The holder of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit may not drive a vehicle that requires an endorsement unless the proper endorsement appears on BLANK.
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What is the penalty for commercial drivers that violate endorsement requirements?
What is the penalty for commercial drivers that violate endorsement requirements?
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Chapter 522 (Commercial Driver’s Licenses) of the Transportation Code applies to which vehicles?
Chapter 522 (Commercial Driver’s Licenses) of the Transportation Code applies to which vehicles?
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Chapter 522 (Commercial Driver’s Licenses) of the Transportation Code does not apply to which vehicles?
Chapter 522 (Commercial Driver’s Licenses) of the Transportation Code does not apply to which vehicles?
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The Department of Transportation may waive the knowledge and skill tests related to driver education and issue restricted commercial driver’s licenses for employees of BLANK.
The Department of Transportation may waive the knowledge and skill tests related to driver education and issue restricted commercial driver’s licenses for employees of BLANK.
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A license that only authorizes the operation of a motorcycle with a piston displacement of less than 250 cubic centimeters. Is which class of license?
A license that only authorizes the operation of a motorcycle with a piston displacement of less than 250 cubic centimeters. Is which class of license?
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Which is not a requirement for a person seeking a Restricted Class M License?
Which is not a requirement for a person seeking a Restricted Class M License?
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When shall The Department of Transportation remove the 250 cubic centimeter restriction from a Restricted Class M License holder without requiring the completion of any additional motorcycle operator training courses?
When shall The Department of Transportation remove the 250 cubic centimeter restriction from a Restricted Class M License holder without requiring the completion of any additional motorcycle operator training courses?
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How old must an applicant be for a Hardship License?
How old must an applicant be for a Hardship License?
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How old must a person be, to be eligible for the drivers training course required to get a Hardship License?
How old must a person be, to be eligible for the drivers training course required to get a Hardship License?
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The Department of Transportation shall suspend a hardship license issued if the holder of the license is convicted of two or more moving violations committed within a BLANK period.
The Department of Transportation shall suspend a hardship license issued if the holder of the license is convicted of two or more moving violations committed within a BLANK period.
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Which class of driver’s license authorizes a person to operate vehicles with a gross weight rating of less than 26,000 pounds?
Which class of driver’s license authorizes a person to operate vehicles with a gross weight rating of less than 26,000 pounds?
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Which class of driver’s license authorizes a person to operate a motorcycle or moped?
Which class of driver’s license authorizes a person to operate a motorcycle or moped?
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The Transportation Code declares that a driver's license authorizes the holder to operate any vehicle of the type for which that class of license is issued, as well as any lesser type of vehicle besides BLANK.
The Transportation Code declares that a driver's license authorizes the holder to operate any vehicle of the type for which that class of license is issued, as well as any lesser type of vehicle besides BLANK.
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Provisional Driver’s Licenses will be issued to people between what ages?
Provisional Driver’s Licenses will be issued to people between what ages?
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Provisional Driver’s Licenses will clearly indicate what?
Provisional Driver’s Licenses will clearly indicate what?
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For good cause The Department of Transportation may impose a restriction or require an endorsement suitable to the driver's license holder's BLANK.
For good cause The Department of Transportation may impose a restriction or require an endorsement suitable to the driver's license holder's BLANK.
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Mechanical attachments, including glasses or an artificial limb, required on the person of the holder; is an example of what?
Mechanical attachments, including glasses or an artificial limb, required on the person of the holder; is an example of what?
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The Department of Transportation may not issue a license to anyone who is demonstrably addicted to alcohol, a controlled substance, or another drug that impairs driving, and who is under the age of BLANK.
The Department of Transportation may not issue a license to anyone who is demonstrably addicted to alcohol, a controlled substance, or another drug that impairs driving, and who is under the age of BLANK.
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The Department of Transportation may not issue a driver's license to a person whose current driver's license in Texas or elsewhere has been BLANK.
The Department of Transportation may not issue a driver's license to a person whose current driver's license in Texas or elsewhere has been BLANK.
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The Department of Transportation will not issue a driver's license to any person who has been declared by a court to be incapable of driving, who has a BLANK.
The Department of Transportation will not issue a driver's license to any person who has been declared by a court to be incapable of driving, who has a BLANK.
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The Department of Transportation will not issue a driver's license to any person who has been reported by a court for failure to BLANK.
The Department of Transportation will not issue a driver's license to any person who has been reported by a court for failure to BLANK.
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A Class A and B driver's license may not be issued to people who are under 17 years of age, or to people who are under 18 years of age unless they have BLANK.
A Class A and B driver's license may not be issued to people who are under 17 years of age, or to people who are under 18 years of age unless they have BLANK.
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Which is not one of the conditions for issuing a Class C driver's license to an applicant under the age of 18 years old?
Which is not one of the conditions for issuing a Class C driver's license to an applicant under the age of 18 years old?
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What do minors need in order to earn a Class C Driver’s license?
What do minors need in order to earn a Class C Driver’s license?
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A Class A driver's license authorizes a person to operate a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of BLANK pounds or more.
A Class A driver's license authorizes a person to operate a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of BLANK pounds or more.
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A Class B driver’s license does not authorize a person to operate a vehicle that BLANK.
A Class B driver’s license does not authorize a person to operate a vehicle that BLANK.
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Which is not one of the Transportaion Codes exemptions to the driver's license requirements?
Which is not one of the Transportaion Codes exemptions to the driver's license requirements?
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A person disposes or allows or permits the disposal of litter or other solid waste at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, including a place on or within 300 feet of a public highway, on a right-of-way, on other public or private property, or into inland or coastal water of the state. Is what crime?
A person disposes or allows or permits the disposal of litter or other solid waste at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, including a place on or within 300 feet of a public highway, on a right-of-way, on other public or private property, or into inland or coastal water of the state. Is what crime?
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What is the charge for the crime of, “Illegal Dumping” when the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs five pounds or less or has a volume of five gallons or less?
What is the charge for the crime of, “Illegal Dumping” when the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs five pounds or less or has a volume of five gallons or less?
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What is the charge for the crime of, “Illegal Dumping” when the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies: Is disposed of for a commercial purpose and weighs 200 pounds or more or has a volume of 200 cubic feet or more; or is contained in a closed barrel or drum?
What is the charge for the crime of, “Illegal Dumping” when the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies: Is disposed of for a commercial purpose and weighs 200 pounds or more or has a volume of 200 cubic feet or more; or is contained in a closed barrel or drum?
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If actor is convicted of the crime, “Illegal Dumping” can the vehicle used by the defendant in committing the offense be forfeited?
If actor is convicted of the crime, “Illegal Dumping” can the vehicle used by the defendant in committing the offense be forfeited?
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May the commissioners court of a county provide for the removal and disposition of litter on a person’s property accumulated near a public highway?
May the commissioners court of a county provide for the removal and disposition of litter on a person’s property accumulated near a public highway?
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May the commissioners court of a county provide for the assessment against a person who owns the property from which litter is removed, the costs incurred by the county in removing and disposing of the litter?
May the commissioners court of a county provide for the assessment against a person who owns the property from which litter is removed, the costs incurred by the county in removing and disposing of the litter?
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Before the commissioners court takes any action to remove or dispose of litter, the court shall send a notice by certified mail to the record owners of the property on which the litter is accumulated in violation of an order adopted. The court may not remove or dispose of the litter or assess the costs of the removal or disposition against a property owner before the BLANK day after the date the notice is sent.
Before the commissioners court takes any action to remove or dispose of litter, the court shall send a notice by certified mail to the record owners of the property on which the litter is accumulated in violation of an order adopted. The court may not remove or dispose of the litter or assess the costs of the removal or disposition against a property owner before the BLANK day after the date the notice is sent.
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The provisions of the transportation code does not apply to operators of government vehicles.
The provisions of the transportation code does not apply to operators of government vehicles.
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A person riding an animal on a roadway or operating a vehicle drawn by an animal on a roadway has the same rights and duties applicable to the operators of vehicles on the roadway.
A person riding an animal on a roadway or operating a vehicle drawn by an animal on a roadway has the same rights and duties applicable to the operators of vehicles on the roadway.
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The provisions of the transportation code do not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles, or other equipment traveling to or from work on a highway when the work they are to do is highway construction.
The provisions of the transportation code do not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles, or other equipment traveling to or from work on a highway when the work they are to do is highway construction.
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Study Notes
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A Class A driver's license allows operation of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more.
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A Class B driver’s license authorizes operation of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,000 pounds and a bus with seating capacity of 24 passengers or more.
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Exemptions to the driver’s license requirement include US military personnel, non-residents on active duty, and farmers operating farm equipment.
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New residents in Texas may only use out-of-state licenses for 90 days.
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Illegal Dumping is the crime of disposing of litter or other solid waste at unapproved sites.
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Discarding lighted litter and igniting a fire is a separate crime of discarding lighted materials.
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Class C Misdemeanor charge for Illegal Dumping with litter weighing up to 5 pounds or having a volume of up to 5 gallons.
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Class B Misdemeanor charge for Illegal Dumping with litter weighing less than 500 pounds or having a volume less than 100 cubic feet, with potential fines and jail time.
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Class A Misdemeanor charge for Illegal Dumping with litter weighing 500-1,000 pounds or having a volume of 100-200 cubic feet, or for commercial disposal with litter weighing more than 5 pounds or having a volume more than 5 gallons.
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State Jail Felony charge for Illegal Dumping with litter weighing 1,000+ pounds or having a volume of 200 cubic feet or more, for commercial disposal weighing 200 pounds or more, or for disposal in a closed barrel or drum.
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Vehicles used in committing Illegal Dumping offenses can be forfeited.
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Unauthorized disposal of litter in dumpsters is included in the offense of Illegal Dumping.
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Municipalities or counties may offer a $50 reward for reporting Illegal Dumping or Discarding Lighted Materials.
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Illegal Dumping and Discarding Lighted Materials can be prosecuted without alleging or proving any culpable mental state, except for State Jail Felonies.
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Affirmative defense for Discarding Lighted Materials if the person discarded the material in connection with controlled burning they were conducting in the area.
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Conviction of Illegal Dumping or Discarding Lighted Materials requires performance of community service.
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Commissioners courts can prohibit litter accumulation on private property near public highways for up to 30 days and provide for removal and disposal, as well as assess costs against the property owner.
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The notice and waiting period before action can be taken to remove or assess costs for litter is 30 days.
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If a person does not pay the assessed costs within 60 days, a county may attach a lien to their property and file a record of the lien in the county clerk's office.
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The annual rate of accruing interest for non-payments of litter removal costs is 10%.
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A penalty for litter accumulation for more than 30 days on private property within 50 feet of a public highway. (The charge is not explicitly stated in the text.)
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A Class A driver's license enables an individual to drive vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating above 26,000 pounds or those that are buses with 24 or more passenger seats.
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A Class B driver's license authorizes operation of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 26,001 pounds and are not buses.
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Exemptions to the driver's license requirement include active-duty military personnel, non-residents on active military duty holding valid licenses from their state or Canadian province, and farm equipment or road machine operators.
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New Texas residents can use their out-of-state licenses for a maximum of 90 days.
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Illegal Dumping is the crime of disposing of litter, other solid waste, or lighted materials at unapproved sites or within 300 feet of public highways.
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Discarding Lighted Materials is a crime when lit materials are discarded in specific locations and a fire results.
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The penalty for Illegal Dumping of litter or other solid waste weighing less than 500 pounds or having a volume less than 100 cubic feet is a fine not exceeding $500, confinement in jail for up to 30 days or both.
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The penalty for Illegal Dumping when the litter or waste is disposed for commercial purposes and weighs between 5 and 200 pounds or has a volume between 5 gallons and 200 cubic feet is a Class A Misdemeanor.
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When a person is convicted of Illegal Dumping, the vehicle used in the commission of the offense may be forfeited, and the court will provide a written notice to the defendant.
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The reward for reporting a violation of Illegal Dumping or Discarding Lighted Materials is $50.
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It is an affirmative defense to prosecution of Discarding Lighted Materials if the person discarded the material during controlled burning they were conducting in the area.
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Convicted individuals, in addition to fines and penalties, are required to perform community service.
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The commissioners court may prohibit the accumulation of litter on a property within 30 days and 50 feet of a public highway.
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The commissioners court may provide for the removal and disposal of litter and assess the costs against the property owner.
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Before taking action, the court must send a notice by certified mail to the property owners, and may not remove or dispose of the litter or assess costs until 30 days after the notice is sent.
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If the costs are not paid within 60 days, the county may attach a lien and file a record of the lien in the office of the county clerk.
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The annual rate of accruing interest for unpaid costs is 10%.
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The penalty for accumulating litter for more than 30 days on a property within 50 feet of a public highway is a Class C Misdemeanor.
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The provisions of the transportation code apply to government vehicle operators as well as animal-drawn vehicles.
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Persons, teams, motor vehicles, or other equipment traveling to or from work on a highway are subject to the provisions of the transportation code.
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