Texas Transportation Code Title 7, Chapter 551 - Operation Of Bicycles, Mopeds, And Play Vehicles

SUBCHAPTER A APPLICATION OF CHAPTER

• Texas Section 551.001 - Persons Affected
  Except as provided by Subchapter C, this chapter applies only to a person operating a bicycle on: (1) a highway; or (2) a path set...

SUBCHAPTER B REGULATION OF OPERATION

• Texas Section 551.002 - Moped And Electric Bicycle Included
  A provision of this subtitle applicable to a bicycle also applies to: (1) a moped, other than a provision that by its nature cannot apply...
• Texas Section 551.101 - Rights And Duties
  (a) A person operating a bicycle has the rights and duties applicable to a driver operating a vehicle under this subtitle, unless: (1) a provision...
• Texas Section 551.102 - General Operation
  (a) A person operating a bicycle shall ride only on or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle. (b) A person may...
• Texas Section 551.103 - Operation On Roadway
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person operating a bicycle on a roadway who is moving slower than the other traffic on the...
• Texas Section 551.104 - Safety Equipment
  (a) A person may not operate a bicycle unless the bicycle is equipped with a brake capable of making a braked wheel skid on dry,...
• Texas Section 551.105 - Competitive Racing
  (a) In this section, "bicycle" means a nonmotorized vehicle propelled by human power. (b) A sponsoring organization may hold a competitive bicycle race on a...

SUBCHAPTER C ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES

• Texas Section 551.106 - Regulation Of Electric Bicycles
  (a) The department or a local authority may not prohibit the use of an electric bicycle on a highway that is used primarily by motor...
• Texas Section 551.201 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "electric personal assistive mobility device" means a two non-tandem wheeled device designed for transporting one person that is: (1) self-balancing; and (2)...
• Texas Section 551.202 - Operation On Roadway
  (a) A person may operate an electric personal assistive mobility device on a residential street, roadway, or public highway with a speed limit of 30...

SUBCHAPTER D NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES

• Texas Section 551.203 - Sidewalks
  A person may operate an electric personal assistive mobility device on a sidewalk. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1318, Sec. 5, eff. Sept....
• Texas Section 551.301 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "neighborhood electric vehicle" means a vehicle that can attain a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour on a paved level surface...
• Texas Section 551.302 - Registration
  The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles may adopt rules relating to the registration and issuance of license plates to neighborhood electric vehicles. Added by Acts...
• Texas Section 551.303 - Operation On Roadways
  (a) A neighborhood electric vehicle may be operated only on a street or highway for which the posted speed limit is 45 miles per hour...

SUBCHAPTER E MOTOR-ASSISTED SCOOTERS

• Texas Section 551.304 - Limited Operation
  (a) An operator may operate a neighborhood electric vehicle: (1) in a master planned community: (A) that has in place a uniform set of restrictive...
• Texas Section 551.351 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Motor-assisted scooter": (A) means a self-propelled device with: (i) at least two wheels in contact with the ground during operation; (ii)...
• Texas Section 551.352 - Operation On Roadways Or Sidewalks
  (a) A motor-assisted scooter may be operated only on a street or highway for which the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or...

SUBCHAPTER F GOLF CARTS AND UTILITY VEHICLES

• Texas Section 551.353 - Application Of Subchapter To Pocket Bike Or Minimotorbike
  This subchapter may not be construed to authorize the operation of a pocket bike or minimotorbike on any: (1) highway, road, or street; (2) path...
• Texas Section 551.401 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Golf cart" and "public highway" have the meanings assigned by Section 502.001. (2) "Utility vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is...
• Texas Section 551.402 - Registration Not Authorized
  (a) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles may not register a golf cart for operation on a public highway regardless of whether any alteration has...
• Texas Section 551.403 - Limited Operation
  (a) An operator may operate a golf cart: (1) in a master planned community: (A) that has in place a uniform set of restrictive covenants;...
• Texas Section 551.404 - Operation In Municipalities And Certain Counties
  (a) In addition to the operation authorized by Section 551.403, the governing body of a municipality may allow an operator to operate a golf cart...
• Texas Section 551.405 - Crossing Certain Roadways
  A golf cart may cross intersections, including a road or street that has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. Added...

Last modified: September 28, 2016