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Texas Motorcycle Laws and Information
TRANSPORTATION CODE: SUBTITLE G. MOTORCYCLES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
§ 661.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle designed to propel itself with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, and having a saddle for the use of the rider. The term does not include a tractor or a three-wheeled vehicle equipped with a cab, seat, and seat belt and designed to contain the operator in the cab.
§ 661.002. DEPARTMENT TO PRESCRIBE MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. (a) To provide for the safety and welfare of motorcycle operators and passengers, the department shall prescribe minimum safety standards for protective headgear used by motorcyclists in this state.
§ 661.003. OFFENSES RELATING TO NOT WEARING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(c) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (a) or (b) that at the time the offense was committed, the person required to wear protective headgear was at least 21 years old and had successfully completed a motorcycle operator training and safety course under Chapter 662 or was covered by a health insurance plan providing the person with at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of an accident while operating or riding on a motorcycle. A peace officer may not arrest a person or issue a citation to a person for a violation of Subsection (a) or (b) if the person required to wear protective headgear is at least 21 years of age and presents evidence sufficient to show that the person required to wear protective headgear has successfully completed a motorcycle operator training and safety course or is covered by a health insurance plan as described by this subsection.
(d) The department shall issue a sticker to a person who:
(2) applies to the department on a form provided by the department;
(3) provides the department with evidence satisfactory to the department showing that the person:
(A) is the owner of a motorcycle that is currently registered in this state; and
(B) has successfully completed the training and safety course described by Subsection (c) or has the insurance coverage described by that subsection; and
(4) pays a fee of $5 for the sticker.
(e) A person may apply to the department for a sticker for each motorcycle owned by the applicant.
(f) A sticker issued by the department under Subsection (d) expires on the third anniversary of the date of issuance.
(g) A person operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle that displays on the license plate of the motorcycle or the license plate mounting bracket a sticker issued by the department under Subsection (d) is presumed to have successfully completed the training and safety course described by Subsection (c) or to have the insurance coverage described by that subsection.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, § 30.154(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1156, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, § 17.36, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 657, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
TRANSPORTATION CODE: CHAPTER 662. MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR TRAINING AND SAFETY
§ 662.001. DESIGNATED STATE AGENCY. The governor shall designate a state agency to establish and administer a motorcycle operator training and safety program.
§ 662.002. PURPOSE OF PROGRAM; CURRICULUM. (a) The purpose of the motorcycle operator training and safety program is:
§ 662.003. PROGRAM DIRECTOR. The designated state agency shall employ as program director a person who is certified as a chief instructor by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
§ 662.004. MOTORCYCLE SAFETY COORDINATOR. (a) The designated state agency shall employ a motorcycle safety coordinator.
§ 662.005. CONTRACTS. The designated state agency may license or contract with qualified persons to administer or operate the motorcycle operator training and safety program.
§ 662.006. UNAUTHORIZED TRAINING PROHIBITED. A person may not offer training in motorcycle operation for a consideration unless the person is licensed by or contracts with the designated state agency.
§ 662.007. FEE FOR COURSE. A person may charge, for a course under the motorcycle operator training and safety program, a fee that is reasonably related to the costs of administering the course.
§ 662.008. DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR CANCELLATION OF APPROVAL. (a) The designated state agency may deny, suspend, or cancel its approval for a program sponsor to conduct or for an instructor to teach a course offered under this chapter if the applicant, instructor, or sponsor:
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, § 14.838, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
§ 662.009. RULES. The designated state agency may adopt rules to administer this chapter.
§ 662.010. NONAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN OTHER LAW. Chapter 332, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967 (Article 4413(29c), Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), does not apply to training offered under this chapter.
§ 662.011. MOTORCYCLE EDUCATION FUND ACCOUNT. (a) Of each fee collected under Sections 521.421(b) and (f), Sections 522.029(f) and (g), and Section 661.003(d), the Department of Public Safety shall send $5 to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the motorcycle education fund account.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, § 30.155, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1156, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 657, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
§ 662.012. REPORTS. (a) The designated state agency shall require each provider of a motorcycle operator training and safety program to compile and forward to the agency each month a report on the provider's programs. The report must include:
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 657, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.