Fines and Limits

Question 1

What is the penalty for driving without a license?

Answer 1

a fine of up to $200

If it is a 2nd offense in one year, a fine of $25 to $200 is applicable.

Question 2

What is the speed limit for a passenger car on a highway numbered by Texas?

Answer 2

70 MPH

Question 3

What is the fine for running a stop sign or red light?

Answer 3

235$

Question 4

What is the maximum speed limit in an alley?

Answer 4

15 mph

Question 5

What is the penalty for driving if your driver’s license is suspended, canceled, denied, or revoked?

Answer 5

Such an offense is a Class C misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of up to $500.

Question 6

What is the penalty if you cause serious bodily injury to another while driving?

Answer 6

A fine of $1,000 to $4,000.

Question 7

What is the penalty if you disobey the law regarding railroad grade crossings?

Answer 7

A fine of $50 to $200

Question 8

What is the speed limit in an urban district in Texas?

Answer 8

30 mph

Question 9

True or False.

The Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) may raise the speed limit to 75 mph for certain sections of the state highway system if the Commission deems that the speed limit is reasonably safe for that section.

Answer 9

TRUE

The TTC can do so after ensuring certain requirements are met.

Question 10

What is the speed limit at which you can operate Neighborhood Electronic Vehicles (NEV) on a street or highway?

Answer 10

45 mph or less

Question 11

What is the speed limit for Motor Assisted Scooters (MAS) on a street or highway?

Answer 11

35 mph or less

Question 12

What is the speed limit to avoid overdriving your headlights on a dark road at night?

Answer 12

for low beam- 45 mph; for high beam- 65 mph

Question 13

What is the penalty for failing to yield the right-of-way to a school bus by a driver?

Answer 13

A fine of $500 - $1,250

For a 2nd conviction, a fine ranging between $1000 and $2000, and possible suspension of one’s driver’s license for up to six months.

Question 14

What is the penalty for driving without a safety belt?

Answer 14

A fine of $25 to $50

Question 15

What is the penalty for driving at night without lights?

Answer 15

A fine of $180

Question 16

What is the penalty for disobeying a must turn sign/signal?

Answer 16

A fine of $180

Question 17

What is the penalty for a driver who refuses to give the right-of-way and causes serious bodily injury to another?

Answer 17

A fine of $1,000 to $4,000.

Question 18

What is the penalty for driving without evidence of financial responsibility?

Answer 18

A fine of $175 to $350

This is the amount for the 1st conviction.

Question 19

True or False:

Traffic fines are doubled for violations that occur in construction zones where workers are present.

Answer 19

TRUE

When you are in a construction and maintenance work area, slow down and obey the signs.

Question 20

What is the penalty for violating a warning sign or barricade placed at a location where water covers any portion of the road, street, or highway?

Answer 20

This offense is punishable:

• by a fine of up to $2,000 and/or
• up to 180 days in jail

Question 21

What is the penalty for illegally parking in a space reserved for people with disabilities?

Answer 21

The violation is punishable by a fine of

1. $500 to $750 for the first offense
2. up to $1,250 for five or more offenses

Question 22

True or False:

You can carry an open container of alcohol in the passenger seat of a car being driven, stopped, or parked on a public highway.

Answer 22

FALSE

Such an act is illegal and punishable by a fine of up to $500.

Question 23

What is the penalty if you refuse to give a blood or breath sample for analysis on grounds of possible intoxication?

Answer 23

Suspension of the driver’s license for 180 days

Question 24

What is the penalty for causing a car crash resulting in the death of a person?

Answer 24

This offense is punishable:

• by a fine not to exceed $10,000 and,
• imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for 2 to 20 years

Question 25

What should be the time gap between cars driving at speeds over 30 mph on a well-maintained highway?

Answer 25

A four-second gap

Question 26

True or False:

Authorities that establish or alter a speed limit must establish the same speed limit for daytime and nighttime.

Answer 26

TRUE

Drivers must also be aware cities and counties have the authority to change these limits and establish the same speed limit during day and night time driving.

Question 27

What is the speed limit for county roads adjacent to a public beach?

Answer 27

15 mph

Question 28

What is the penalty for speeding in a school zone?

Answer 28

A fine of $213

Question 29

What is the penalty for failure to stop after a first offense crash resulting in injury?

Answer 29

Imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for up to 5 years, or confinement in the county jail for up to 1 year; a fine not to exceed $5,000; or both a fine and imprisonment.

Question 30

What is the penalty for a driver convicted for speed racing?

Answer 30

The penalty ranges from Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days in jail. a fine of up to $2,000, or both) to a second-degree felony (2- 20 years in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000).

Question 31

What is the speed limit for highways outside an urban district, not numbered by Texas or the U.S.?

Answer 31

60 mph

Question 32

True or False:

You may be fined for driving a vehicle without a windshield.

Answer 32

FALSE

There is no explicit law in Texas that mandates having a windshield while driving a vehicle. But for personal safety against the elements and bugs, a windshield is a must.

Question 33

What is the penalty for driving without valid car insurance?

Answer 33

First-time offenders may

• face a fine of up to $350
• pay a surcharge for driving an uninsured vehicle for the next three years upon visiting the DMV

Question 34

What is the penalty for altering the color or reducing the light transmission through the windshield, side, or rear windows of a car?

Answer 34

It is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.

Question 35

What is the penalty for failure to stop after you have been involved in a crash causing $200 or more in damages?

Answer 35

The offense is punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, confinement in jail for up to 180 days, or both.

Question 36

What is the penalty for violating Texas’ texting and driving law?

Answer 36

This violation is punishable by

• a fine of $99 for a first offense and
• a fine of $200 for each subsequent offense

Question 37

What is the penalty for causing serious injury or death while texting and driving?

Answer 37

This offense is punishable by

• a fine of up to $4,000 in fines against the driver, and/or
• confinement of up to one year in county jail.

Question 38

What is the penalty for a person who’s convicted for a DUI for the first time?

Answer 38

A first-time DUI offense is punishable by

• up to $2,000 in fines.
• up to 180 days in jail upon conviction with three mandatory days.
• suspension of driver’s license (denied driving privilege) for up to a year.

Question 39

True or False:

Texas Law penalizes drivers for leaving their keys in the ignition.

Answer 39

TRUE

Leaving your vehicle attended with keys in the ignition is a Class C misdemeanor that could result in a $500 ticket.

Question 40

True or False.

In Texas, you may be fined for driving a vehicle without windshield wipers.

Answer 40

TRUE

Texas Transportation Code Sec. 547.613 makes it mandatory for vehicles to have functioning windshield wipers.