2005 Texas Transportation Code CHAPTER 680. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

TRANSPORTATION CODE

CHAPTER 680. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SUBCHAPTER A. SALE OF MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBERS


	§ 680.001. DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:                                
		(1)  "Department" means the Department of Public 
Safety.                    
		(2)  "Motorcycle" has the meaning assigned that term by 
Section 661.001.    
		(3)  "Person" means an individual, partnership, firm, 
corporation, association, or other private entity.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    


	§ 680.002. SALE OF MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBERS.  A 
person may not sell a motorcycle manufactured after January 1, 
1976, unless:
		(1)  the serial number of the frame and the serial 
number of the engine are affixed so that they may not be removed 
without defacing the frame or engine;  and
		(2)  the manufacturer has filed with the department a 
statement that:       
			(A)  identifies the part to which each number is 
affixed;                  
			(B)  gives the exact dimensions of the part;  and                            
			(C)  gives the location on the part to which the 
number is affixed.        

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    


	§ 680.003. OFFENSE;  PENALTY.  (a) An individual who 
violates Section 680.002 commits an offense.
	(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor 
punishable by:           
		(1)  a fine not to exceed $200;                                               
		(2)  confinement in county jail for a term not to exceed 
30 days;  or       
		(3)  both the fine and confinement.                                           
	(c)  Each sale of a motorcycle in violation of this 
subchapter is a separate offense.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    


	§ 680.004. CIVIL PENALTY.  A partnership, firm, 
corporation, or association that violates Section 680.002 is liable 
to the state for a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each 
offense.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    


	§ 680.005. DIRECTOR TO ADOPT RULES AND DEVELOP 
FORMS.  The director of the department shall adopt rules and 
develop forms to administer this subchapter.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    

SUBCHAPTER B. TOLLS FOR MOTORCYCLE;  USE OF PREFERENTIAL LANE BY 
MOTORCYCLE


	§ 680.011. DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:                                
		(1)  "Motorcycle" has the meaning assigned by Section 
502.001 and includes a motorcycle equipped with a sidecar.
		(2)  "Preferential lane" means a traffic lane on a 
street or highway where motor vehicle usage is limited to:
			(A)  buses;                                                                  
			(B)  vehicles occupied by a minimum number of 
persons;  or                 
			(C)  car pool vehicles.                                                      

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    


	§ 680.012. TOLL FOR MOTORCYCLE.  A person who operates a 
toll road, toll bridge, or turnpike may not impose a toll for the 
operation of a motorcycle on the road, bridge, or turnpike that is 
greater than the toll imposed for the operation of a passenger car 
on the road, bridge, or turnpike.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    


	§ 680.013. USE OF PREFERENTIAL LANE BY MOTORCYCLE.  A 
motorcycle may be operated in a preferential lane that is not closed 
to all vehicular traffic.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.