(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 detailed in the graphic in this subsection [
available in Table 1].
Attached Graphic
[Figure: 37 TAC §15.89(b)]
[(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 including no commercial driver license, driving without
the proper commercial license endorsement and driving without the
proper motorcycle endorsement), will not be assessed points under
the Driver Responsibility Program.]
The agency certifies that legal counsel has
reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on October 11, 2019
TRD-201903651 D. Phillip Adkins
General Counsel
Texas Department of Public Safety
Earliest possible date of adoption: November 24, 2019
For further information, please call: (512) 424-5849
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