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Texas Transportation Code - Section 545.417. Obstruction Of Operator's View Or Driving Mechanism

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§ 545.417. OBSTRUCTION OF OPERATOR'S VIEW OR DRIVING 
MECHANISM.  (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.

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

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