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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A personal delivery or mobile carrying device operated under this subchapter must:
(1) operate in a manner that complies with the provisions of this subtitle applicable to pedestrians, unless the provision cannot by its nature apply to the device;
(2) yield the right-of-way to all other traffic, including pedestrians;
(3) not unreasonably interfere with or obstruct other traffic, including pedestrians;
(4) if operated at nighttime, display the lights required by Section 552A.0007 or 552A.0008, as applicable;
(5) comply with any applicable regulations adopted by a local authority under Section 552A.0009;
(6) not transport hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding by a regulation issued under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. Section 5101 et seq.); and
(7) be monitored or controlled as provided by Section 552A.0003(a) for a personal delivery device or by the operator for a mobile carrying device.
(b) A mobile carrying device operated under this subchapter must remain within 25 feet of the operator while the device is in motion.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 552A.0005. Device Operation - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-552a-0005/
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