Transportation Code · §545.104

Moving Violations

Moving Violations is covered under §545.104 and tested on the TCOLE peace officer licensing exam.

To prove this offense, the State must establish each of the following elements: Signal required before turn or lane change; Continuous signal at least 100 feet before turning (longer in some contexts); Class C misdemeanor.

Elements you must prove

  • Signal required before turn or lane change
  • Continuous signal at least 100 feet before turning (longer in some contexts)
  • Class C misdemeanor

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Failure to signal a turn or lane change violates:

  1. Tex. Transp. Code §545.104 (signaling turns) and §545.106 (signal device requirements) Correct
  2. Penal Code §38.04 (evading)
  3. Transp. Code §502.040 (registration)
  4. Transp. Code §521.457 (DWLI)
Why: Drivers must signal turns and lane changes at least 100 feet before the maneuver (longer for some lane-change scenarios per case law). Class C misdemeanor.
Statute: Tex. Transp. Code §545.104