Think You Know Texas Driving Laws This One Might Surprise You

When it comes to driving in Texas, drivers must know the driving laws.  Most of these laws are taught in driver's education.  However, there are some laws out there that you might not know about when it comes to driving.   Sometimes the occasional one will slip by you and you know nothing about it until you get a ticket.

Trust me the police officer isn't going to take, "Oh I didn't know" as an excuse.  As a driver, it is your responsibility to know the driving laws.

I was perusing through social media the other day and I ran across a question that involved driving that I had to stop and ponder.

Do You Legally Have to Lock Your Doors While Driving in Texas?

Now, I don't remember learning about a law where your doors have to be locked while driving, but then I questioned it because most cars now come with locks that automatically lock when you start driving. So what is the answer?  The answer is no, you do not have to have your car locked when driving in Texas.

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One of the first cars to have the automatic lock feature when driving was the Mercedes back in the 1980s.  This feature was considered a high luxury.  In the 1990s most of your luxury cars had this feature, it wasn't until the 2000s that this became standard on most vehicles.

Why Do Most Cars Have Locks That Engage When You Drive?

That answer is easy, it's mostly for personal safety.  It's safe to have your car locked while driving because it prevents the doors from flying open in an accident.  It is also a deterrent for carjacking, preventing a child from opening the door while the car is moving.

There you have it, one less law in Texas to worry about when driving.