This is a comprehensive legislative package to address bicycle safety in Texas. We propose this Act in honor of Matthew Brown, the 11-year old Plano resident who was struck by a truck while riding his bike. Based on California law.
Violation is a civil penalty akin to a parking ticket as opposed to a criminal offense.
Appearing in court or a local police station with a parent or guardian and a helmet is sufficient to have the fine waived for a first offense. Taxes for Trails Allocate portion of sales taxes for certain items for funding trails for non-motorized transportation modes. Facilities may be either recreational or utilitarian. TxDOT facilities shall be located in or serve urbanized areas. Electric bicycles should not be prohibited from transportation-funded facilities allowed for use by bicyclists, and should be exempt from the licensing or registration requirements of motor vehicles.