(a)Moving violations are defined as an act committed in connection with the operation of a motor vehicle on a public street or highway, which constitutes a hazard to traffic and is prohibited by state law or city ordinance. (b)A list of traffic offenses that constitute a moving violation is available in Table 1. Attached Graphic (c)Table 1 also indicates the moving violations that will be assessed points under the Driver Responsibility Program, Texas Transportation Code (TRC), Chapter 708, Subchapter B. (1)Not all moving violations are assessed points under the Driver Responsibility Program, however, they may be considered for Habitual Violator action under TRC, §521.292(a)(3). (2)Moving violation convictions that are assessed specific surcharges pursuant to Texas Transportation Code, §§708.102 (intoxicated driver offenses), 708.103 (driving while license invalid or without financial responsibility), and 708.104 (driving without valid license), will not be assessed points under the Driver Responsibility Program.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and
found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on April 2, 2004
TRD-200402247 Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Earliest possible date of adoption: May 16, 2004
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