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Tex. Transp. Code § 550.022 — Collision involving damage to vehicle
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 550: COLLISIONS AND COLLISION REPORTS, Texas Transportation Code.
Full text of Tex. Transp. Code § 550.022
Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the operator of a vehicle involved in a collision resulting only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person shall: (1) immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision or as close as possible to the scene of the collision without obstructing traffic more than is necessary; (2) immediately return to the scene of the collision if the vehicle is not stopped at the scene of the collision; and (3) remain at the scene of the collision until the operator complies with the requirements of Section 550.023 . (b) If a collision occurs on a main lane, ramp, shoulder, median, or adjacent area of a freeway in a metropolitan area and each vehicle involved can be normally and safely driven, each operator shall move the operator's vehicle as soon as possible to a designated collision investigation site, if available, a location on the frontage road, the nearest suitable cross street, or other suitable location to complete the requirements of Section 550.023 and minimize interference with freeway traffic. (c) A person commits an offense if the person does not stop or does not comply with the requirements of Subsection (a). An offense under this subsection is: (1) a Class C misdemeanor, if the damage to all vehicles is less than $200; or (2) a Class B misdemeanor, if the damage to all vehicles is $200 or more. (c-1) A person commits an offense if the person does not comply with the requirements of Subsection (b). An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor. (d) In this section, a vehicle can be normally and safely driven only if the vehicle: (1) does not require towing; and (2) can be operated under its own power and in its usual manner, without additional damage or hazard to the vehicle, other traffic, or the roadway.
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