Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
TRANSPORTATION CODE |
Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
Subtitle C. RULES OF THE ROAD |
Chapter 551. OPERATION OF BICYCLES, MOPEDS, AND PLAY VEHICLES |
Subchapter F. GOLF CARTS AND UTILITY VEHICLES |
Sec. 551.401. DEFINITIONS
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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 not a golf cart or lawn mower and is:
(A) equipped with side-by-side seating for the use of the operator and a passenger;
(B) designed to propel itself with at least four tires in contact with the ground;
(C) designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use only; and
(D) designed by the manufacturer primarily for utility work and not for recreational purposes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1136 , Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 , Sec. 239, eff. January 1, 2012.