Sight Lines Before You Cross
ATV and UTV road crossings in Texas carry severe risks because 4,000-pound vehicles traveling at 55 mph create deadly blind spots.
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Crossing at a Right Angle to the Lanes
Texas law requires off-highway vehicle riders to cross public roads at a right angle to minimize traffic risks.
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Stopping Before You Leave the Shoulder
Texas law for off-highway vehicles requires coming to a complete stop before leaving the road shoulder to cross.
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Crossing at an Intersection Over Thirty-Five
Texas ATV and UTV laws explain how to legally cross public roads with speed limits exceeding thirty-five miles per hour.
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10 Miles for a Volunteer Firefighter
Texas volunteer firefighters can legally operate off-highway vehicles on public roads within ten miles of their fire station.
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Utility Crews Running a Side-by-Side on a Road
Texas Transportation Code Chapter 551 exemptions allowing utility crews to operate side-by-sides on public roads.
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No Helmet on an Agricultural Run
Texas law allows helmet-free off-highway vehicle operation during specific agricultural activities on public roads.
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Farm Errands You Can Run Without a Plate
Texas agricultural exemptions allow farmers to operate off-highway vehicles on public roads without license plates.
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Counting 25 Miles to the Destination
Texas agricultural exemptions for off-highway vehicles allow travel up to twenty five miles for legitimate farming tasks.
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Lights On in Broad Daylight
Texas law for off-highway vehicles explains why ATVs and UTVs need illuminated lights on public roads during daylight.
