By: Carona S.B. No. 506
 
 
 
   
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during
  periods of traffic congestion.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 545.060, Transportation Code, is amended
  by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (e) to read as
  follows:
         (a)  An operator on a roadway divided into two or more
  clearly marked lanes for traffic:
               (1)  shall drive as nearly as practical entirely within
  a single lane, except as provided by Subsection (e); and
               (2)  may not move from the lane unless that movement can
  be made safely.
         (e)  The operator of a motorcycle may operate the motorcycle
  for a safe distance between lanes of traffic moving in the same
  direction during periods of traffic congestion if:
               (1)  notwithstanding Section 661.003(c), the operator
  and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety
  standards adopted by the department; and
               (2)  the operator operates the motorcycle:
                     (A)  at a speed not more than five miles per hour
  greater than the speed of the other traffic;
                     (B)  in traffic that is moving at a speed of 20
  miles per hour or less; and
                     (C)  in a location other than a school crossing
  zone or a location where the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour
  or less.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.