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Texas Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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If you want to avoid a traffic violation, you must abide by the rules of the road. If you aren’t familiar with Texas traffic laws<\/a>, you could find yourself with a costly traffic ticket. Whether the ticket is for failure to change lanes or not stopping at a crosswalk, you may end up paying fines, court fees, and, in some cases, attorney fees.<\/p>\r\n

The best thing to do is to familiarize yourself with the Texas Transportation Code and local traffic ordinances. If you follow these laws, you’ll have a better chance of avoiding preventable traffic infractions and municipal court appearances<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

In addition to explaining some of the most important driving rules, this article contains links to traffic laws and driving rules in Texas. This includes Texas’ online vehicle code and state-specific driving manuals.<\/p>\r\n

Common Traffic Infractions in Texas<\/h2>\r\n

It would be impractical to list all of Texas’s traffic laws here, just as it would be unrealistic to name all the possible traffic infractions in the State. However, some traffic violations<\/a> are more common than others, and it’s worth taking a moment to identify them.<\/p>\r\n

Some of the more common traffic violations<\/a> motorists commit include:<\/p>\r\n