Texas Has a Few Head-Scratching Driving Laws
Alex Healey
· 2 min read
Texas
is renowned for being fiercely independent—they don’t call it The Lone Star State for nothing! It shouldn’t surprise anyone then, that Texas is home to some unique driving laws.Read on to learn about a few of these head-scratching rules, and we’ll tell you how to find the
cheapest car insurance in Texas
.
The weirdest driving laws in Texas
Autos of Dallas
have published a short list of the weirdest driving laws in Texas: - In eastern Texas, "tail light" has a very literal meaning. Some mounted police literally light up their horses' tails for visibility and, in Texarkana, it is illegal to ride a horse at night without tail lights!
- Everyone knows the risks associated with drunk driving, but in Lubbock it is illegal to drive within an arm’s length of alcohol, even if it has already been consumed. This means you are not allowed to have an inebriated friend sit in the passenger seat while you are driving.
- In Denton County it is illegal to park your vehicle and not use the parking brake. While using the parking brake is a good habit, it is weird that it’s written into law, especially considering the area is quite flat.
- The newJeep Wranglerhas a foldable windshield, enabling drivers to enjoy the open air as they cruise along. As pointed out by Autos of Dallas, windshields aren’t required on any vehicles in Texas. Strangely, windshield wipers are mandatory, even if you don’t have a windshield to wipe.
Find cheap car insurance in Texas
If you live in Texas and have never heard of these obscure driving laws, you’ll be pleased to hear they are rarely enforced. However, some rules do have to be followed, even in the Old West.
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