Now it will be legal
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Now it will be legal
A new law passed in Texas so bikes can split lanes.
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs...l/SB00506I.htm
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs...l/SB00506I.htm
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From: San Antonio, Tx
I only wish the helmet part wasnt included in this.... I dont always wear one!
The operator and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety
standards adopted by the department; and
(2) the operator operates the motorcycle:
(A) at a speed not more than five miles per hour
greater than the speed of the other traffic;
(B) in traffic that is moving at a speed of 20
miles per hour or less; and
(C) in a location other than a school crossing
zone or a location where the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour
or less.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.
The operator and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety
standards adopted by the department; and
(2) the operator operates the motorcycle:
(A) at a speed not more than five miles per hour
greater than the speed of the other traffic;
(B) in traffic that is moving at a speed of 20
miles per hour or less; and
(C) in a location other than a school crossing
zone or a location where the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour
or less.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.
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From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/helmet.htm
persons at least 21 years old are exempt from wearing a motorcycle helmet if they:
have successfully completed a motorcycle safety course, or
are 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 upon a motorcycle.
persons at least 21 years old are exempt from wearing a motorcycle helmet if they:
have successfully completed a motorcycle safety course, or
are 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 upon a motorcycle.
Tourer
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From: Lake Charles, La
On September 1, 2009, I am going to Houston so I can drive between cars!!!! AND get squished! They split lanes in California, and also in the Grand Caymans. It is cool at red lights, but, I am not sure about the whole traffic idea, and the interstate? In Ca, they when you come up to a red light, you are allowed to split the lanes and come up to the light. When the light turns green, you go first, and get in front of the cars. When you and the cars come up to the next red light, you go between the next cars. I am not sure if Texas' works that way, I did not read it, so, I am assuming this is only for traffic jams in big cities or wrecks on the interstate.
Still nice though, but I have ALWAYS ridin on the shoulder. When I get to the cops, I say, "I am a Paramedic, do you need any help?" It is almost always after the ambulance has come and gone, so, they say no. Then I carry on, WAY ahead of the traffic I just passed.
I know it is cheating, but...I don't my bike to overheat.
Still nice though, but I have ALWAYS ridin on the shoulder. When I get to the cops, I say, "I am a Paramedic, do you need any help?" It is almost always after the ambulance has come and gone, so, they say no. Then I carry on, WAY ahead of the traffic I just passed.
I know it is cheating, but...I don't my bike to overheat.
Tourer
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From: Lake Charles, La
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/helmet.htm
persons at least 21 years old are exempt from wearing a motorcycle helmet if they:
have successfully completed a motorcycle safety course, or
are 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 upon a motorcycle.
persons at least 21 years old are exempt from wearing a motorcycle helmet if they:
have successfully completed a motorcycle safety course, or
are 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 upon a motorcycle.
Yes, but it looks like this law states that the people who choose to wear no helmet can not choose to split lanes. Anyone here a lawyer?
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From: Texas
If this Bill passes as is,it is at least a step forward on lane splitting.
The exemption to wearing a helmet is still in force with this Bill....(1) notwithstanding Section 661.003(c), the operator
and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety
standards adopted by the department;
2-23 (c) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (a)
2-24 or (b) [a defense to prosecution under this section] that at the
2-25 time the offense was committed, the person required to wear
3-1 protective headgear[:]
3-2 [(1)] was at least 21 [18] years old[;] and had
3-3 successfully completed a motorcycle operator training and safety
3-4 course under Chapter 662 or was covered by a health insurance plan
3-5 providing the person with at least $10,000 in medical benefits for
3-6 injuries incurred as a result of an accident while operating or
3-7 riding on a motorcycle "
The exemption to wearing a helmet is still in force with this Bill....(1) notwithstanding Section 661.003(c), the operator
and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety
standards adopted by the department;
2-23 (c) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (a)
2-24 or (b) [a defense to prosecution under this section] that at the
2-25 time the offense was committed, the person required to wear
3-1 protective headgear[:]
3-2 [(1)] was at least 21 [18] years old[;] and had
3-3 successfully completed a motorcycle operator training and safety
3-4 course under Chapter 662 or was covered by a health insurance plan
3-5 providing the person with at least $10,000 in medical benefits for
3-6 injuries incurred as a result of an accident while operating or
3-7 riding on a motorcycle "
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From: North Carolina
Smiddyt,
I visit some friends in Austin every spring and this last year they took me to the post office in your picture.
That is one really COOL place. There were bikes coming in and out the whole time we were there.
I'm trying to remember the name of the family style bar b/q resturant we ate at on the way back to Austin? Man the food was excellent.
Enjoy and stay safe.
Doc
I visit some friends in Austin every spring and this last year they took me to the post office in your picture.
That is one really COOL place. There were bikes coming in and out the whole time we were there.
I'm trying to remember the name of the family style bar b/q resturant we ate at on the way back to Austin? Man the food was excellent.
Enjoy and stay safe.
Doc
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