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Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 502.140. Certain Off-Highway Vehicles

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, “off-highway vehicle” has the meaning assigned by Section 551A.001.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the department may not register an off-highway vehicle, with or without design alterations, for operation on a public highway.

(c) The department may register an off-highway vehicle that is owned by the state, county, or municipality for operation on a public beach or highway to maintain public safety and welfare.

(d) Section 504.401 does not apply to an off-highway vehicle.

(e) An off-highway vehicle that is registered under this section:

(1) is not subject to the requirements of Subchapter D, Chapter 551A;  1 and

(2) is subject to the requirements of Subchapter E, Chapter 551A.  2

1 V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 551A.051 et seq.
2 V.T.C.A., Transportation § 551A.071 et seq.
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