MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Tex. TRANSP Code ch. 680
in effect

Tex. TRANSP Code § 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.

Tex. TRANSP Code § 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.

Tex. TRANSP Code § 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.

Tex. TRANSP Code § 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.

Tex. TRANSP Code § 680.005. DIRECTOR TO ADOPT RULES AND DEVELOP FORMS.

The director of the department shall adopt rules and develop forms to administer this subchapter. SUBCHAPTER B. TOLLS FOR MOTORCYCLE; USE OF PREFERENTIAL LANE BY MOTORCYCLE

Tex. TRANSP Code § 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.

Tex. TRANSP Code § 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.

Tex. TRANSP Code § 680.013. USE OF PREFERENTIAL LANE BY MOTORCYCLE.

A motorcycle, including a motorcycle described by Section 521.001 (a)(6-a), may be operated in a preferential lane that is not closed to all vehicular traffic. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 722 (S.B. 129 ), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (H.B. 3599 ), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1391 (S.B. 1967 ), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2009.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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