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TX SB1055
TX SB1055Relating to motor vehicle accidents involving a vulnerable road user within the area of a crosswalk and to requiring the operator of a vehicle to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian; creating a criminal offense.
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Introduced
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
In Committee
05/04/2021
05/04/2021
Crossed Over
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Passed
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2021
06/18/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to motor vehicle accidents involving a vulnerable road user within the area of a crosswalk and to requiring the operator of a vehicle to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian; creating a criminal offense.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense for motor vehicle accidents involving a "vulnerable road user" (such as a pedestrian, bicyclist, or scooter operator) within the area of a crosswalk. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor, except it becomes a state jail felony if the vulnerable road user suffers serious bodily injury. The bill also requires vehicle operators to stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks, even when the pedestrian has a "Walk" signal. Additionally, the bill clarifies that vehicle operators must stop and yield to pedestrians when turning right or left on a green signal.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/21 (on 06/18/2021)
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