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Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 545.417. Obstruction of Operator's View or Driving Mechanism

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

(a) An operator may not drive a vehicle when it is loaded so that, or when the front seat has a number of persons, exceeding three, so that:

(1) the view of the operator to the front or sides of the vehicle is obstructed; or

(2) there is interference with the operator's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

(b) A passenger in a vehicle may not ride in a position that interferes with the operator's view to the front or sides or control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

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