Texas Roads + Highways

Driving in Texas? Know the HOV lane rules! Designed to ease congestion, the HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lane is generally for vehicles with two or more passengers

Don’t treat the middle lane like a merge lane. Texas law (Sec. 545.060) limits use of the continuous left-turn lane. Find out what’s legal and how to stay ticket-free

A reminder that safety matters: Texas sees hundreds of motorcyclist fatalities yearly. Helmets reduce death risk by 37% and brain injury odds by threefold. Crashes often stem from distracted driving, speed, debris, and yield failures.

Walking instead of driving is a choice many make for health, but it’s a perilous path. Let’s talk about what’s happening out there on our roads.

From highways to small streets, Texas drivers just earned top spots in a national ranking.

Texas law requires car seats for kids under 8 or shorter than 4'9". With child crash deaths on the rise, officials urge parents to buckle up every ride.

Picture this: young drivers hitting the road for the first time, but Texas has a few surprises in store when it comes to driving safety. Stay tuned.

TxDOT is boosting patrols statewide through August 3 after reporting 160,000 speeding-related crashes and 1,467 deaths in 2024. Drivers are urged to slow down, especially in work zones where fines double.

Thinking of riding in Texas? Learn how to get your motorcycle license, including age-based restrictions, safety classes, and required tests.

Jaywalking might sound harmless, but in Texas it can land you a fine up to $160. Here’s what the law really says—and why you should stick to the crosswalk.

With thousands of lives lost on Texas highways, the push for safer driving is more urgent than ever.

Slowing down in an Amarillo school zone is it legally required for emergency vehicles?