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Administration
Joe Peters, Assistant Director
Driver License Division
Texas Department of Public Safety
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0001
512-424-2600
www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/index.htm
Whitney Brewster, Executive Director
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Central Administration
4000 Jackson Ave.
Austin, TX 78731
888-368-4689
www.TxDMV.gov
Texas Statutes & Transportation Code:
Motor Carrier Rules and Notices:
Administrative Code Title 43 Transportation:
Important Telephone and Web Contact
Driver Licensing, CDL, and Records .................... 512-424-2600
Conviction Reporting ............................................ 512-424-2031
SR-22 and Financial Responsibility ...................... 512-424-2600
Failure to Appear Programs................................... 512-424-2600
Enforcement and Compliance Services ................. 512-424-2600
(Fax 512-424-2848)
Driver Responsibility Program .............................. 800-688-6882
Department of Motor Vehicles .............................. 512-424-2000
Department of Insurance ....................................... 800-578-4677
Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol) ..... 512-424-2000
Emails for DPS at: www.dps.texas.gov/contact.htm
Emails for Motor Vehicles at: http://txdmv.gov/contact-us?tab=email
www.legis.state.tx.us
http://txdmv.gov/statutes-and-rules-mc
http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=2&ti=43
Driver's License Format, Issuance, and Renewal
License Classes, Restrictions, and Endorsements Appear After the Driving Record Content Section
License Format
The format is eight numbers, beginning with 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. (Use of the
number 4 started in late 2015) License numbers are sequential and
computer-generated.
Document Appearance
The current driver licenses and identification cards, redesigned with
new and enhanced security features, were put into production April 15,
2009. The prior driver licenses and ID cards are still valid and will be
phased out as they expire. An abbreviated description of the new
documents is shown below.
Editor’s Note: Although the web page indicates that DPS has
submitted a plan to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
that keeps Texas compliant with REAL ID laws, there is no mention of
issuance of these new document.
Current Documents
License has digital photo with state capitol in light blue on right side on
a beige background, with TEXAS at the top left side in blues
Security Characteristics: At this time, the agency has deferred from
describing the security features.
Position of Photo: Photo is located on the left side.
Minor Age Driver Locator: This driver license is presented
vertically and reads “Under 21 DL” on the top in red and “under 21
until MM/DD/YYYY” next to the photo
CDL Indicator: License reads “Commercial Driver License” in
brown on top.
Limited Term Indicator: License reads “Limited Term” underneath
the term “Driver License” or “Identification Card” on the header bar.
Identification Card Indicator:
Identification card reads
“Identification Card” in green on top.
Occupation License Indicator: Occupational reads “Occupational
License” in black on top.
Donor Designation: Red heart appears at the bottom right hand
corner of license.
DPS Audit number: Listed on the bottom of the driver license and
identification card in blue.
Registered Sex Offender Indicator: None
Veteran Designation: Honorably discharged veterans may elect to
have a Veteran designator on their driver license or identification
card. “VETERAN” is printed in black ink under the expiration date.
Older Documents
License has digital photo with state capitol featured on a beige
background, with TEXAS at the top in red and DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY in blue below. A color bar is displayed in the header
behind TEXAS.
Security Characteristics: Security laminate has TEXAS printed in
metallic ink across the entire face of the card, TEXAS will glow
green under ultraviolet light. There is a bar code, magnetic strip and
endorsement/restriction codes printed on back.
Position of Photo: Photo is located on the right side; the DPS audit
number appears along the side of the photo and the director's
signature falls halfway on the beige background on the top of the
photo.
Minor Age Driver Locator: Vertical format license with forward
facing photo at bottom right. For ages 18-21, “under 21 driver
license” is printed in red across the top; if CDL, “under 21
commercial DL” is brown. Also, “under 21 until (MMDDYY)”
appears in red on first detail line of license. For ages 16-18,
“provisional driver license” is printed in purple across the top.
CDL Indicator: COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE appears in
brown in the header line. “CDL” appears in text next to the eightdigit license number.
Issuance
Residency Requirements
To be eligible for a Texas driver license or identification card, the
applicant must be a resident of or domiciled in Texas. New residents
must secure a Texas license 90 days after entry into the state and
surrender any driver license from the prior state of residence.
To verify Texas residency, an individual must present two documents,
see www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/residencyReqNonCDL.htm for
non-CDL holders.
For domicile requirements for commercial licenses see
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www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/domicileReq.htm.
For documents related to lawful presence requirements see the page at
www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/LawfulStatusDLID.htm.
Age Requirements
The minimum age for a Regular License is 18; 16 with completion of
approved driver education course. Texas has a graduated license
program. A Learner License can be issued at 15 upon the completion of
at least 6 hours of classroom instruction of driver education; and must
be accompanied by licensed driver age 21 or over. The restriction "B"
(for an accompanying licensed driver) will not be removed until an
individual reaches the age of 16, has held a Learner License at least 6
months and completes the behind the wheel instruction of driver
education and has passed a driving test, or has applied for a MRDL
(Minor's Restricted Driver License), or has turned 18 years of age and
has passed a driving test. If over the age of 18, driver may remove the
"B" restriction once the road test is passed. If between ages 18 and 24,
driver must complete an adult driver education course.
A Provisional License may be issued at 16: must have held a Learner
License at least 6 months and completed behind-the-wheel instruction
of Driver's Ed. During GDL Phase II, the minor is restricted until their
18th birthday to:
1) No more than one non-family member passenger under 21.
2) No driving after midnight and before 5am unless driving is
necessary for employment, school or school related activity or
medical emergency. When an individual is accompanied by a
licensed operator age 21 or over in the front seat, the driver is not
limited to the hours of operation or number of passengers.
3) No operating vehicle when using a wireless communication device,
including cell phones.
A Learner License is issued to a person, under the age of 18 and valid
until the person’s 18th birthday. A Hardship License can be issued at 15
until 18, under necessary conditions.
Renewal
There are four ways to renew a driver license or ID card: online, by
phone, by mail or in person. Individuals must renew in person every
other time to update their picture.
Since 01/01/02, all renewals, with the exception of commercial driver
licenses and limited term licenses, are issued for 6 years. Commercial
licenses are issued for 5 years, and limited term licenses are issued for
the length of lawful presence up to 6 years. Driver keeps same number
when renewing. All drivers who renew in person, regardless of age,
must take and pass a vision exam. Non-CDL renewal and address
changes are available online at www.texas.gov. Non-CDL renewal is
available by phone at 866-357-3639. Address changes are not available
by phone.
Military personnel may renew their expired TX licenses by mail. Upon
renewal, military personnel may be assigned a new driver license
number. Although licenses carried by military personnel are legally
valid, they may be purged if not renewed within two years of expiration.
Elderly-Related Restrictions
Since September 1, 2007, state law requires drivers age 79 or older to
visit a driver license office in person and prohibits renewing a driver
license by alternative means such as by mail or through online services.
Additionally, drivers age 85 or older receive a two-year renewal instead
of the standard 6-year renewal.
Vehicle Insurance, Title, and Registration Facts
Registration Renewal
Passenger Plate Descriptions
Renewal is set on a 12-month basis and can be done in person, by mail,
or online (http://txdmv.gov/motorists/register-your-vehicle?tab=how-toregister). Vehicles must first pass an inspection. Counties and cities
have the ability to enforce a program to block registration to those who
have not paid municipal traffic fines; county fees, fines, or taxes; or toll
fees.
Two plates and one windshield decal are issued. Vehicles with no
windshield (trailers, motorcycles, etc.) have one plate with one decal
showing MO/YR of expiration. In July 2012, Texas began issuing a
new license plate called The Texas Classic with a seven digit format.
Older general issue plates with six and seven digit patterns are still in
use, but will be replaced when the plate’s age reaches seven years.
Texas has no coding on license plates signifying the county of issuance.
Owners of vehicles sold in private sales are encouraged, but not
required, to remove the license plates from the vehicle. Dealers must
remove the license plates from passenger cars and light trucks. Seller
may transfer plates to another vehicle. Specialty license plates remain
with the owner.
New Residents
New residents must title and register their vehicle(s) within 30 days of
establishing residency (www.txdmv.gov/motorists/new-to-texas).
Inspections and Emissions Testing
Most Texas registered vehicles are required to receive an annual
inspection administered by the TX Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Visit www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/ for details on criteria and locations.
Some vehicles are required to have an emissions test in addition to the
safety inspection, if registered in one of the 17 designated counties
listed below, and are between 2 and 24 years old, or upon expiration of
the two-year initial inspection. Diesel powered vehicles and
motorcycles are exempt from the emissions standards, but are still
required to have the annual safety inspection.
Designated emissions testing counties are: Brazoria, Collin, Dallas,
Denton, El Paso, Ellis, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Johnson,
Kaufman, Montgomery, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis, and
Williamson.
Insurance and Financial Responsibility
Texas has compulsory liability insurance, but does not have a no-fault
insurance provision. Minimum financial responsibility limits are
$30,000/$60,000/$25,000. Proof of insurance is required at the time of
vehicle registration, vehicle inspection, original driver license issuance,
or upon request by a law enforcement officer. There are penalties for
breaking the state’s financial responsibility law. The first conviction
results in a fine between $175 and $350. Additional convictions could
result in fines of $350 to $1,000, driver license suspension, and vehicle
impoundment.
Withdrawal Sanctions, and Alcohol and Drug Testing
Alcohol and Chemical Testing
Texas' illegal intoxication level is .08 percent for 21 years and older for Class C licensees, .04 for CDL drivers, and any detectable amount for persons
under 21 years of age. Blood and breath testing are authorized; urine testing is authorized only for CDLs. Texas has an implied-consent law provision.
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Suspensions and Revocations
See the Appendix for more information about the mandatory MCSIA CDL disqualification sanctions.
The Following Can Trigger an Automatic Suspension or Revocation as Indicated—
Subsequent conviction of no liability insurance ...........................................Two years.
A $100 Reinstatement fee and SR-22 must be filed and maintained with the Department for two years from conviction date.
Child Support (No Reinstatement Fee).........................................................Indefinite until in compliance (determined by court).
Drug Conviction ...........................................................................................180-day suspension.
Fail to Complete Minor Education Program.................................................One month to 12 months (determined by the court).
Failure to Appear/Failure to Pay...................................................................Indefinite until in compliance (determined by court).
Failure to Stop and Render Aid ....................................................................Determined by court.
Fraudulent Use of License ............................................................................90 days to one year (determined by the court).
Graffiti ..........................................................................................................Determined by court
Liability Judgment Rendered as Result of Automobile Crash ......................10 years and can be renewed every 10 years.
Motor Fuel Theft - Subsequent Conviction ..................................................180-day suspension.
Using Motor Vehicle to Transport, Conceal or Harbor an Alien ..................Lifetime Disqualification.
Alcohol or Drug Related:
DWI First Offense (includes watercraft for first/subsequent)
90-day to one-year suspension, determined by the court.
DWI Second Offense........................ 180-day to two-year suspension, determined by the court.
DWI Third or Subsequent Offense ... 180-day to two-year suspension, determined by the court.
DWI Notes: 1) DWI offenses have tougher punishments if a minor is found in the car. First-time offenders are automatically suspended
and repeat offenders are subject to an extended suspension period.
2) If the DWI is probated, the subject may be required to complete a DWI Education Program within 181 days of the
conviction. Failure to do so may result in a revocation of driving privileges. Upon a subsequent conviction, the Department
will impose a twelve-month suspension.
ALR Note: ALR refers to the Administrative License Revocation law that provides for suspension due to .08 or higher BAC or refusal of
driver to comply with officer's request for such a test. An administrative hearing may be requested within 15 days from the
date the notice of suspension is received. A reinstatement fee of $125 is required for all suspensions.
ALR - Failure First Offense (includes when operating a watercraft) ...........90-day suspension.
Subsequent Offense ..........................................................................One-year suspension.
With prior alcohol-related conviction ...............................................One-year suspension.
ALR - Refusal First Offense (includes when operating a watercraft) ..........180-day suspension.
Subsequent Offense ..........................................................................Two-year suspension.
With prior alcohol-related conviction ...............................................Two-year suspension.
Drivers under 21 years of age .......................................................................
DWI 1st Offense (includes when operating a watercraft) .................One-year suspension.
DWI 2nd Offense..............................................................................18-month suspension.
ALR Failure 1st Offense...................................................................60-day suspension.
ALR Failure 2nd Offense..................................................................120-day suspension.
ALR Failure w/ Prior Alcohol Related Conviction...........................180-day suspension.
ALR Refusal First Offense ...............................................................180-day suspension.
ALR Refusal Subsequent Offense ....................................................Two-year suspension.
ALR Refusal With prior alcohol-related conviction .........................Two-year suspension.
ALR 1st Offense/Any Detectable Amount .......................................60-day suspension.
ALR 2nd Offense/Any Detectable Amount ......................................120-day suspension.
ALR Subsequent Offense/Any Detectable Amount..........................180-day suspension.
Public intoxication, Alcohol Beverage Code Offenses (minor in possession, attempt to purchase, purchase of alcohol, consumption of alcohol,
misrepresentation of age) - No reinstatement fee
1st Offense........................................................................................30-day suspension.
2nd Offense.......................................................................................60-day suspension.
3rd Offense .......................................................................................180-day suspension.
Fail to Complete Minor Education Program......................................................One month to 12 months (determined by the court).
Juvenile under 17 years of age:
Drug and DWI .................................................................................365 days or until 19th birthday.
Truancy.............................................................................................Not to exceed 12 months.
A driver issued a speeding ticket and found guilty of driving at a speed of 95 MPH or higher or 25 MPH over the posted speed limit is prohibited
from taking a driving safety class to dismiss the ticket. CDL holders are prohibited from taking a driver safety course to dismiss any ticket.
Non-ALR suspension or revocation of driving privileges is automatic unless an administrative hearing (when authorized by law) is requested. The
suspension period is 90 days or, in certain circumstances, an indefinite revocation is imposed.
The Following
An Administrative Hearing may be requested within 20 days from the date notice is received. The outcome can be suspension of the license for up
to one year, probation up to two years, or revocation of the license for an indefinite period, or dismissal of the hearing. A hearing may be held for
any of the following reasons.
• Commission of Offense in Another State, which would be grounds for Suspension/Revocation in TX
• Driving While License Invalid
• Determined Medically Incapable by the Medical Advisory Board (results in revocation)
• Failure to Take or to Pass an Examination Required by the Department (results in revocation)
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Failure to Provide Medical Records Required by the Medical Advisory Board (results in revocation)
Responsible as a Driver for Serious Personal Injury or Property Damage
Habitually Reckless or Negligent
Habitual Violator (defined as 4 moving violations in 12 months or 7 moving violations in 24 months)
Incapability of Safe Driving (results in revocation)
Minor, Failure to Appear for a Traffic or Non-Traffic related offense (results in revocation)
Minor Restricted Driver License Holder, convicted on one moving violation within a 12-month period.
Non-Compliance With the Terms of the Non-Resident Violator Compact (results in revocation)
Provisional or Hardship License Holder, Convicted on Two or More Moving Violations Within a 12-Month Period
Restriction Violations
Driver Responsibility Program (DRP) and Point System
The Driver Responsibility Program authorizes the DPS to assess
surcharges to an individual based on certain traffic offenses that have
occurred on or after September 1, 2003. Individuals are notified by
mail each time a surcharge is added to their driver record. Surcharges
are in addition to other fees and do not replace a suspension,
revocation, denial, disqualification or cancellation resulting from the
same conviction.
Point Assessment
Points are issued as part of DRP. Traffic offenses resulting in points
are designated by Title 37 Texas Administrative Code Rule 15.89.
Points are assessed to moving violations classified as Class C
misdemeanors. Points are assigned as follows:
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Two points for a moving violation conviction in Texas or that of
another state.
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Three points for a moving violation conviction in Texas or
another state that resulted in a crash.
DPS assesses a surcharge when the driver accumulates a total of six
(6) points or more on their driver history during a three-year period.
The driver must pay a $100 surcharge for the first six points and $25
for each additional point.
Annual Assessment
The surcharge assessment will be reviewed annually. If the driver
history continues to reflect six or more points during the prior threeyear period, the surcharge will be assessed. Therefore, drivers may be
required to pay for one or more years if six or more points continue
to accumulate on the driver record. Point surcharges are cumulative
and may vary with each annual assessment if convictions are added or
removed from the driver history. Failure to pay surcharges results in an
indefinite suspension.
Conviction Based Surcharges
Drivers who receive a conviction for an offense listed below pay an
annual surcharge for a period of three (3) years from date of
conviction. No points are assessed for these offenses. Once the
conviction is reported to DPS, the following surcharges are assessed:
Driving While Intoxicated, Boating While Intoxicated, Flying
While Intoxicated, Assembling Amusement Park Ride While
Intoxicated, Intoxication Assault, and Intoxication Manslaughter
First time offense....................................................... $1,000
Second or subsequent offense.................................... $1,500
DWI 0.16 Blood Alcohol Content or greater..................... $2,000
Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility........................ $250
Driving While License Invalid ............................................. $250
No Driver License ................................................................ $100
The surcharges are cumulative; example, an initial conviction for DWI
will be assessed $1000 annually, and a subsequent DWI conviction
within the same three-year period will be assessed an additional $1500
annually.
DPS offers an Indigency Program that reduces surcharges owed for
some individuals with incomes at or below 125 percent of the federal
poverty guidelines.
DPS offers an Incentive Program that reduces surcharges owed for
some individuals with incomes above 125 percent and below 300
percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
Only surcharges assessed on or after September 30, 2004 are eligible for
a reduction. Visit www.txsurchargeonline.com or call 1-866-223-3583
to learn more about eligibility requirements, poverty guidelines and the
application process.
Deferred Adjudication - Defensive Driving Course
No points will be assessed or surcharges applied if the conviction is
deferred, or a DDC course is taken. Only non-CDL drivers may be
granted deferred adjudication, and/or take a defensive driving course
(DDC) for any points-based citation and No-DL citations.
No-Insurance and DWLI offense are eligible for deferred adjudication.
Intoxication offenses are NOT eligible for deferral.
Reinstatement Requirements
The renewal/issuance of a Texas license will be denied until the reinstatement fee is paid.
Suspension.......................................... $100 fee; SR-22, if mandatory or no insurance suspension.
Revocation.......................................... $100 fee.
ALR (blood/breath test refusal) .......... $125 fee.
Education Program ............................. $100 ($50 if prior to 9-1-2010)
Record Access: Laws, Rules, and Forms
Note:
This Section Applies to Both Driver and Vehicle Records.
Governing Statutes and Rules
Transportation Code Look-up: www.legis.state.tx.us/
Motor Carrier Rules and Notices:
http://txdmv.gov/statutes-and-rules-mc
Per Texas Transportation Code Ch. 730, the state adopted the provisions
of Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA). Also governing the release
of records is Transportation Code 521.052.
The Texas Transportation Code Ch. 730.007 states as follows:
“Sec. 730.007. PERMITTED DISCLOSURES.
(a) Personal information obtained by an agency in connection with a
motor vehicle record may be disclosed to any requestor by an agency if
the requestor:
(1) provides the requestor's name and address and any proof of that
information required by the agency; and
(2) represents that the use of the personal information will be strictly
limited to:
(A) use by:
(i) a government agency, including any court or law enforcement
agency, in carrying out its functions; or
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(ii) a private person or entity acting on behalf of a government
agency in carrying out the functions of the agency;
(B) use in connection with a matter of:
(i) motor vehicle or motor vehicle operator safety;
(ii) motor vehicle theft;
(iii) motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories;
(iv) performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts,
or motor vehicle dealers;
(v) motor vehicle market research activities, including survey
research; or
(vi) removal of non-owner records from the original owner records
of motor vehicle manufacturers;
(C) use in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or an
authorized agent of the business, but only:
(i) to verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the
individual to the business or the agent of the business; and
(ii) if the information is not correct, to obtain the correct
information, for the sole purpose of preventing fraud by, pursuing a
legal remedy against, or recovering on a debt or security interest
against the individual;
(D) use in conjunction with a civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral
proceeding in any court or government agency or before any selfregulatory body, including service of process, investigation in
anticipation of litigation, execution or enforcement of a judgment or
order, or under an order of any court;
(E) use in research or in producing statistical reports, but only if the
personal information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact
any individual;
(F) use by an insurer or insurance support organization, or by a selfinsured entity, or an authorized agent of the entity, in connection with
claims investigation activities, antifraud activities, rating, or
underwriting;
(G) use in providing notice to an owner of a towed or impounded
vehicle;
(H) use by a licensed private investigator agency or licensed security
service for a purpose permitted under this section;
(I) use by an employer or an agent or insurer of the employer to obtain
or verify information relating to a holder of a commercial driver's
license that is required under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 313;
(J) use in connection with the operation of a private toll transportation
facility;
(K) use by a consumer reporting agency, as defined by the Fair Credit
Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq.), for a purpose
permitted under that Act; or
(L) use for any other purpose specifically authorized by law that
relates to the operation of a motor vehicle or to public safety.
(b) The only personal information an agency may release under this
section is the individual's:
(1) name and address;
(2) date of birth; and
(3) driver's license number.
(c) This section does not:
(1) prohibit the disclosure of a person's photographic image to:
(A) a law enforcement agency, the Texas Department of Motor
Vehicles, a county tax assessor-collector, or a criminal justice
agency for an official purpose;
(B) an agency of this state investigating an alleged violation of a state
or federal law relating to the obtaining, selling, or purchasing of a
benefit authorized by Chapter 31 or 33, Human Resources Code; or
(C) an agency of this state investigating an alleged violation of a state
or federal law under authority provided by Title 4, Labor Code; or
(2) prevent a court from compelling by subpoena the production of a
person's photographic image.
(d) Personal information obtained by an agency in connection with a
motor vehicle record shall be disclosed to a requestor by an agency if
the requestor:
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(1) provides the requestor's name and address and any proof of that
information required by the agency; and
(2) represents that the intent of the requestor is to use personal
information in the motor vehicle record only for the purpose of
preventing, detecting, or protecting against personal identity theft or
other acts of fraud and provides any proof of the requestor's intent
required by the agency.
(e) If the agency determines that the requestor intends to use personal
information requested under Subsection (d) only for the represented
purpose, the agency shall release to the requestor any requested
personal information in the motor vehicle record.
(f) Personal information obtained by an agency under Section 411.0845,
Government Code, in connection with a motor vehicle record may be
disclosed as provided by that section.
Consent Forms
Driver Records: Use of Form DR-1 is required for a copy of a driving
record, or DR-36 for a copy of a certified abstract driver record. See
www.dps.texas.gov/internetforms for the forms. The signature of
requester is required but does not need to be notarized. Type 1, 2 and 2A
driver records are available to anyone with DR-1 Form (or DR-36 for
certified abstract) who qualifies per one of the exceptions allowed in
TRC Chapter 730. Casual requesters can obtain records with personal
information with a DR-1 Form (or DR-36 for a certified abstract) that
contains a written authorization signed by the subject, as found on the
form. A notary is not required. With this is a one-time release, Type 3
and 3A driver records are provided with the customer’s consent.
Vehicle Records: Use of Form VTR-275, Request for Texas Motor
Vehicle Information, is required to access vehicle records. The form
must be signed by the requestor to certify the information will be used in
compliance with state and federal laws for a “lawful and legitimate
purpose.” Requestor must furnish a government issued photo ID (driver
license, passport, etc.). If the requestor has permission from the subject
(i.e. previous owner, owner, or lien holder), submit Form VTR-275 with
a current copy of requestor’s government issued photo ID and written
authorization from the subject using Form VTR-386, Authorization for
Release of Personal Information. Submit Form VTR-386 with the
subject’s signature and government issued photo ID number. All
vehicle-related forms may be downloaded at http://txdmv.gov/forms-tac.
Vendor and Third Party Access Policy
Driver Records: Approved vendors can access records for another
vendor who will then sell to an end-user, as long as all vendors meet the
privacy exceptions. The state suggests that all vendor chain implement
an agreement specifying that each vendor meets a qualified exception
(DPPA permissible use).
Vehicle Records: Permissible users can purchase in bulk or database
format. They can then resell to another permissible user or another
vendor selling to a permissible user. However, the motor vehicle record
information obtained for a permitted use may not be sold or disclosed
unless the information is used only for the permitted use. The vendor
shall maintain, for a period of not less than five years, records as to any
person or entity receiving the information and the permitted use for
which the information was obtained. The purchaser must also provide a
copy of those vehicle records to the department upon request (reference
Transportation Code Title 7, Subtitle J, Chapter 730).
Records Ordered For Non-permissible Uses
Certain limited types of records, such as a driver license status or motor
carrier compliance or complaint history, are released to the public.
Otherwise, specific driver or vehicle records are not released, even
records without personal information, unless there is consent or the
requested use is per one of the listed permissible uses and the stated
procedures are followed (reference Transportation Code Title 7, Subtitle
J, Chapter 730).
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Access to Driver-Related Records
Driver Records
Department of Public Safety, License and Record Service, PO Box
149008, Austin TX 78714-9008 512-424-2600.
See summary of fees below. Note: DPS sells a license status (see fees
below). A certified copy of an original license or ID card application can
be provided for $1.00. Also, a certified abstract with a summarization of
crashes, convictions, and suspensions is available for $20.00 using Form
DR-36. DPS charges for a no record found search.
Driver Record Types and Fees
The following types of records can be requested either online at
www.dps.texas.gov or by mail:
• License Status Record (Type 1): name, date of birth (DOB),
license status, and latest address. ($4.00, $4.50 if online)
• 3-year History Record (Type 2): name, DOB, license status, list of
crashes where a citation has been issued and violations within the
immediate past 3-year period. ($6.00, $6.50 if online)
• Certified 3-year History Record (Type 2A): certified version of
Type 2. This record is not acceptable for Defensive Driving Course
(DDC). ($10.00, $12.00 if online)
• List of all Crashes and Violations in Record (Type 3): name,
DOB, license status, includes all crashes and violations in record.
($7.00, $7.50 if online). When ordered manually this record is only
furnished to the license holder; however it can be it is furnished to
others but only if written consent if given.
o Note this Type 3 is available electronically to approved
entities with permissible use and does include CDL
Medical Cert. information.
• Certified List of All Crashes and Violations in Record (Type
3A): certified version of Type 3. This record is acceptable for
Defensive Driving Course (DDC). ($10.00, $12.00 if online) This
record when ordered manually is only furnished to the license
holder or to others only if written consent if given. Type 3A is
available electronically to approved entities with permissible use.
• Certified Abstract of Driver Record (Type 4 "AR"): Certified
text abstract of complete driving record of a license holder.
($20.00, $22.00 if online)
The complete Type 3 records follow the purging criteria shown later in
this section. There is no record offered that shows just CDL or CMV
violations.
In-Person – The Driver License Division does not offer counter
service for driving record requesters.
Mail – Mail to DPS, Attn: L.R.S. PO Box 149008, Austin TX787149008. Requests mailed to the state are processed within fourteen to
twenty-one days. The driver license number and name, or name and date
of birth are needed when ordering, and use of Form DR-1 or DR-36 is
required. The form can be downloaded from the Internet site. The fee
must accompany each request.
Electronic – A commercial service is available to ongoing requesters
and companies who have permissible use and have signed contracts with
DPS. Access is by both interactive and batch methods. Call 512-4245967 to receive a copy of the license agreement. Various record types
are available as described above. An online service is also offered to
eligible license holders; see By Person of Record below.
Bulk – The entire driver license file is available to permissible users.
Output on a DVD, including names, addresses, and DOBs of all
licenses, is sold for a fee of $2,000. Weekly updates may be purchased
for $75.00. Driver history is not included.
By Person of Record – Eligible TX Driver License holders may
purchase their own driver record by mail or online.
See
https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txldrcdr/TXDPSLicenseeManager. Note
records are not available direct from the driver license offices.
The online record must be printed when viewed; a copy will not be
mailed. Online eligibility is determined by the system at log-in – see the
frequently asked questions for information on the requirements. Upon
verification of this data, the licensee may select from the six different
types of records. Drivers must submit DL or ID number, DOB, last 4
digits of SSN and most currently issued DPS Audit number (appears on
the DL card).
Notification/Monitoring Program
The Department continues to progress toward implementation of the
Driver Record Monitoring pilot as directed by the state legislature. The
Department selected three vendors for participation in the pilot program.
With recent completion of several efforts, pilot planning and testing is
underway with intent to begin monitoring in May 2017. Upon successful
completion of the pilot, the Department may proceed with full
implementation of the program where it would contract with eligible
entities to provide driver record monitoring services.
Crash Reports
Reporting – Crashes involving death, injury, or property damage in
excess of $1,000 or more to one person's property must be reported
immediately to the local authorities. If the crash is not investigated by the
police, a written report (Form CRB-2, Driver's Crash Report) must be
filed by the involved drivers within ten days with the Texas DOT, Crash
Data and Analysis, PO Box 149349, Austin TX 78714.
Due to TxDOT’s 10-year retention policy for crash reports, and changes
to the form, there are three possible groups of forms that can be used:
1. Crashed occurring after 01/01/2017
2. Crashes occurring between 01/01.2015 and 12/31/2016
3. Crashes occurring between 01/01/2010 and 12/31/2014
Download
crash
report
forms
at
www.txdot.gov/insidetxdot/division/traffic/law-enforcement/crash-records.html.
Record Access – Texas DOT, Crash Data and Analysis, PO Box
149349, Austin
TX
78714; 512-486-5780, fax 512-486-5794;
www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/traffic/law-enforcement/crashreports.html
The Traffic Operations Division of the Texas Department of
Transportation has the responsibility of maintaining crash records.
Access to records is by mail or online. For either method, the fees are
$6.00 per record, $8.00 if certified. Records are available for 5 years to
present, first available 10 days after the event. Information needed must
include two of the following: the date, specific location including city
and county, and full name of one party involved.
By Mail: Either the CR-3 (copy of the peace officer's crash report) or
CR-2 (copy of driver's crash report) can be ordered. The request forms
are available at the web page. Normal turnaround time is 20 days, but
can take as long as 4 weeks. Written requests should be mailed to the
address above. Also, the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3) Code Sheet is available for download at www.txdot.gov/insidetxdot/division/traffic/law-enforcement/crash-reports.html.
Online: The agency provides a Crash Report Online Purchase System
designed request and purchase a copy of the Texas Peace Officer's Crash
Report (CR-3) filed with TxDOT. There is no fee to verify the existence
of a record. See https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/. The same
fees ($6.00 uncertified or $8.00 certified) are charged to download the
report. Credit cards are accepted. There are helpful Crash Code Sheets at
www.txdot.gov/government/enforcement/crash-records.html.
Note: While not associated with this agency, quite a large number of
city and town police departments provide record access via a vendor
who supplies online ordering. See www.buycrash.com.
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Access to Vehicle-Related Records
General Information
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division, Texas Dept. of Motor
Vehicles, 4000 Jackson Ave., Austin TX 78731, 888-368-4689 or 512465-3000, www.TxDMV.gov
Records remain in the active files until the record has no activity for 18
months. After 48 months of inactivity records are archived. Title history
information is available either on microfilm or digital imaging for 10
years.
The fee for VIN and plate checks is $2.30, $3.30 if certified. A title
history is $5.75, if certified then $6.75.
In-Person & Mail – Research by license plate number or vehicle
identification number (VIN) is available at 16 TxDMV Regional
Service Centers. Title histories and registration information are only
provided to requestors who certify the information requested is for a
permitted use. Use of Form VTR-275, Request for Texas Motor Vehicle
Information, is required and must be submitted with current photo
identification containing a unique identification number. Permissible
identification includes:
• Driver license or state identification card issued by a state or
territory of the United States,
• United States or foreign passport,
• United States military identification card, or
• United States Department of Homeland Security or United States
Citizenship and Immigration Services identification document.
Electronic – There are several electronic access systems available.
1) The Production Data Support Branch offers a web inquiry system
(MVInet) for immediate VIN and plate searches. Access requires a
written service agreement, $200.00 escrow deposit, $23.00 monthly fee,
and $0.12 fee per inquiry. Searches or queries based on a name or
address are not available. There are approximately 2,400 companies
with over 16,000 users on the system, including car dealers, insurance
companies, record-retrieval firms, and investigative companies. The
use of personal information by approved requestors is strictly limited to
only those entities as listed previously in the Governing Statutes and
Rules section. See ftp://ftp.txdmv.gov/pub/txdmv-info/vtr/mviint.pdf,
or call (512) 465-1468.
2) TxDMV provides access to various databases for use by the public.
To search for Motor Carrier records or dealer records, see
http://txdmv.gov/open-records.
To request vehicle registration, motor carrier complaints, and motor
carrier credentialing records, see the following searchable databases:
•
https://apps.txdmv.gov/apps/mccs/truckstop
•
https://apps.txdmv.gov/apps/mccs/motorcarrier
3) Title Check provides access to the National Motor Vehicle Title
Information System (NMVTIS), a national consumer protection
database that provides title information from states across the country.
With a VIN, any user can obtain a report from the NMVTIS database
that provides the vehicle’s title history, which includes whether the
vehicle has any value limiting brands, was ever in the possession of a
junk or salvage yard, or was declared a “total loss” by an insurance
company.
See
http://txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-avehicle/title-check-look-before-you-buy.
4) TexasSure is a vehicle insurance verification system that uses a
database to match vehicle registration information (such as the VIN,
owner name and address, and make, model, and year) to insurance
policy information (such as insured drivers name(s), address, insurance
company name, and policy effective dates). Access is only available to
authorized users, such as law enforcement, county tax assessorcollectors, the TxDMV, the Department of Insurance, the Department of
Information Resources, and the Office of the Attorney General, per the
DPPA. For more information, see http://txdmv.gov/motorists/registeryour-vehicle/texassure-insurance-verification.
Subscriptions – The TxDMV provides subscriptions to the Weekly
Dealer Supplemental Files and to the eTag (Buyer’s Tag) files.
(1) The Weekly Dealer Supplemental Files contain dealer weekly sales
transactions including dealer “P” number, document number, and VIN.
The dealer name and address by dealer “P” number is provided in a
second file. The latest 104 Weekly Dealer Supplemental Files are
available. The processing charge/fee is $95.00 per week with a 12week minimum purchase (Example: $95.00 X 12=$1,140). For more
information, the customer should contact the TxDMV Information
Technology Services (ITS) Division at [email protected].
(2) The eTag files contain one record for each eTag created on a given
day. Each record includes the Create Date (date and time stamp when
the tag was created), Tag Effective Date (the sale date reported by the
dealer), Tag Type (indicates the vehicle has been sold), VIN (represents
the vehicle being reported as sold; this field can be blank-NULL-for
some tags) and the Dealer License Number issued by the Motor Vehicle
Division (this field can be blank-NULL-for some tags). The processing
charge/fee is $9.00 per day with a 365-day minimum purchase
(Example: $9.00 X 365=$3,285). Contact the TxDMV at (512) 4654048 for more information.
Bulk – The TxDMV Production Data Support Branch offers CD and
FTP retrieval of VIN and plate numbers (but not by name) to eligible
organizations under signed contract. Fees are based on the cost of a
"computer run" and a fee per record. (The entire vehicle database can
be purchased for $5,000.00 plus $0.38 per 1,000 records written.
Weekly updates are available for $135.00 per week with a $1,755.00
deposit.). Strict control is in place to assure that requesters abide by the
DPPA provisions as defined in Texas Transportation Code, Ch.
730.007. Customers should contact the TxDMV ITS Division at
[email protected].
Access to Vessel-Related Records
General Information, Access and Fees
Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 4200 Smith School Rd,
Austin, TX 78744, 512-389-4828, in-state at 800-268-2755
http://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/owner/.
Boats, boat motors and personal watercraft are titled and registered with
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: all motorized boats must be
registered and titled; all sail boats 14 ft and over must be registered and
titled.
Boat and outboard motor ownership information is, by law, public
information and TPWD retains historical boat/outboard motor
documentation for a period of 10 years. Two types of records commonly
requested: for current data including lien holders there is no fee, a
complete ownership history is $11.00. Use of Form PWD 763 is
strongly advised. The form, downloadable from web, requires the
signature of the requester and attests that the use of the data is for legal
purposes. The signature of the subject is not required. Record checks can
be processed by any TPWD Law Enforcement Field Office or at a
participating County Tax Assessor-Collector office, as well as the office
listed above. If the form is not used, the name and/or registration
number is required and request must contain the following phrase in the
request: “The information obtained will be used for a lawful purpose.”
Turnaround time is 2 days, can be longer in the summer months.
Online access to current owner/lienholder names, addresses, and vessel
or outboard motor description is available to view as long the user
provides a valid TX number or serial number. Data is updated daily.
Visit https://apps.tpwd.state.tx.us/tora/jump.jsf.
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What’s On or Not On the Driving Record
Refer to the 6 types of driving records, described earlier.
• Moving violations appear on a Type 2 driver record for the past 3
years only.
• All moving and non-moving violations appear on a Type 3 driver
record for a period of 15 years with the exception of serious
offenses.
• All crashes that are investigated by a police officer are recorded on
the individual’s driver record. The driver record does not indicate
fault on the part of the individual but shows the date and location of
crash.
In general, the length of time convictions MAY be retained on the
driving record is:
Moving Violations
Fifteen years.
DWI, No Insurance, and Drug-Related Violations Indefinite.
Suspensions
Fifteen years.
SR Judgment
Eleven years.
CDL Medical Cert Data
Information regarding a CDL driver’s medical certification appears on
Type2 or Type 2A and on Type 3 on Types 3A records when ordered
manually or electronically.
Data Retention
Records of licenses are permanent records.
Court to Repository
Since January 1, 2013, courts must submit convictions using a secure
web-based process to protect Personal Private Information (PPI).
Convictions must be reported within seven days and are placed on the
record in a timely manner.
Any necessary information omitted from the convictions will have to be
obtained from the issuing court. The court information can be found on
the ticket/citation/report and www.courts.state.tx.us/oca/. For questions
regarding convictions please contact the Conviction Reporting Section
at 512-424-2031.
•
•
•
•
•
•
State Reciprocity for Non-CDL Drivers
Will suspend license of driver for unpaid out-of-state convictions.
Record of new incoming driver is not shown on MVR.
Out-of-state convictions are shown on MVR.
Out-of-state crashes are shown on MVR.
Convictions of out-of-state drivers are sent to home state.
Record is forwarded to new state upon surrender of license if
requested.
Codes for License Classes, Restrictions, and Endorsements
License Classes– Commercial
Texas began issuing the CDL in September of 1990.
The holder of a valid commercial driver license may drive all vehicles in the class in which he/she is licensed and all lesser classes of vehicles
(except for motorcycles and mopeds).
Class A
Any combination of vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more—providing the GVWR of the vehicle or vehicles being towed
exceeds 10,000 pounds.
Class B
Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or more, any one of those vehicles towing a vehicle that does not exceed 10,000
pounds GVWR, and any vehicle designed to transport twenty-four passengers or more (including the driver).
Class C
Any single vehicle or combination that is not a Class A or B if either vehicle is:
a Designed to transport sixteen to twenty-three passengers, (including the driver); or
b Used in the transportation of hazardous materials that require the vehicle to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. Part 172, Subpart F.
Note: Persons operating motorcycles which carry hazardous materials requiring a placard must hold a Class M license in conjunction with a Class
A, B, or C - CDL license.
License Classes– Non-Commercial
The holder of a valid non-CDL may drive all vehicles in the class in which he/she is licensed and all lesser classes of vehicles except for
motorcycles and mopeds. A driver may not operate a CMV with a non-CDL license unless they are specifically exempt from the CDL Act.
Class A
Any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more—provided that the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being
towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Class B
A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, and any such vehicle towing either a vehicle with a GVWR that does not
exceed 10,000 pounds or a farm trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed 20,000 pounds; and a bus with a seating capacity of
twenty-four passengers or more (including the driver).
Class C
A single vehicle or combination of vehicles not a Class A or B and a single vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds towing a
trailer that does not exceed 10,000 pounds GVWR, or towing a farm trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed 20,000 pounds.
Class M
Motorcycle or moped.
Restrictions
Notes: LOFS = Licensed Operator must be in Front Seat
*
= Obselete
A
B
C
D
*E
E
F
G
H
With Corrective Lenses
LOFS Age 21 or Over
Daytime Only
Not to Exceed 45 mph
No Expressway Driving
No Manual Transmission equipped CMV
Must Hold Learner License to MM/DD/YY
TRC 545.424 applies until MM/DD/YY
Vehicle Not To Exceed 26,000 lbs GVWR
I
J
*K
K
L
*M
M
*N
N
Motorcycle Not To Exceed 250CC
Licensed Motorcycle Operator; Age 21 or Over in Sight
Moped
Intrastate Only
Vehicle Without Air-Brakes-CDL only
CDL Intrastate Commerce Only
No Class A passenger vehicle
Ignition Interlock required
No Class A and B passenger vehicle
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O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
*X
X
Y
*Z
Z
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Occupational/essential need DL (no CMV); see court order
No tractor-trailer CMV
As Stated on License
LOFS 21 or Over Vehicle above Class B
LOFS 21 or Over Vehicle above Class C
Outside Mirror or Hearing Aid
Automatic Transmission
Applicable Prosthetic Devices
Medical Variance Documentation Required
Power Steering
Vehicle not to exceed Class C
No cargo in CMV tank vehicle
Valid TX vision or limb waiver required
Applicable Vehicle Devices
No full air brake equipped CMV
For Class M TRC454.424 Until MM/DD/YY
To/From Work/School
To/From Work
To/From School
To/From Work/School Or A Licensed Driver 21 Years Of Age
Or Older (LOFS) Must Be In The Front Seat
P6 To/From Work Or A Licensed Driver 21 Years Of Age Or
Older (LOFS) Must Be In The Front Seat
P7 To/From School Or A Licensed Driver 21 Years Of Age Or
Older (LOFS) Must Be In The Front Seat
P8 With Telescopic Lens
P9 LOFS 21 or Over, Bus Only
P10 LOFS 21 or Over, School Bus Only
P11 Bus Not To Exceed 26,000 GVWR
P12 Passenger CMVs Restricted To Class C Only
P13
P14
P15
P16
P17
P18
P19
P20
P21
P22
P23
P24
P25
P26
P27
P28
P29
P30
P31
P32
P33
P34
P35
P36
P37
P38
P39
P40
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LOFS 21 Or Over In Vehicle Equipped With Airbrake
Operation Class B Exempt Vehicle Authorized
Operation Class A Exempt Vehicle Authorized
If CMV, School Buses (Interstate)
If CMV, Government Vehicles (Interstate)
If CMV, Only Transporting Personal Property (Interstate)
If CMV, Transporting Corpse/Sick/Injure (Interstate)
If CMV, Privately Transporting Passengers (Interstate)
If CMV, Fire/Rescue (Interstate)
If CMV, Intra-City Zone Drivers (Interstate)
If CMV, Custom Harvesting (Interstate)
If CMV, Transporting Bees/Hives (Interstate)
If CMV, Use In Oil/Water Well Service/Drill
If CMV, For Operation Of Mobile Crane
HME Expiration Date MM/DD/YY
FRSI CDL Valid MM/DD/YY To MM/DD/YY
FRSI CDL MM/DD/YY – MM/DD/YY Or Exempt B Vehicles
FRSI CDL MM/DD/YY – MM/DD/YY Or Exempt A Vehicles
Class C Only; No Taxi/Bus/Emergency Vehicle
Other
No Passengers In CMV Bus
No Express Or Highway Driving
Restricted To Operation Of Three–Wheeled MC
Moped
Occ/Essent Need DL-No CMV–See Court Ordr
Applicable Vehicle Devices
Ignition Interlock Required
Vehicle Not To Exceed Class C
Endorsements
H
N
•
Hazardous Materials
Tank Vehicle
P
S
Passenger
School Bus
T
X
Driver License Status Indicator
Eligible
•
Not Eligible
•
Double-/Triple-Trailer
Combination N and H
Eligible non-CDL-Not Eligible CDL
Conviction Table with ACD and Native Code
"ALR" found on a driving record means that there was a blood/breath test refusal or failure.
TX Code Description
3040
Aggravated Assault With Motor Vehicle
3716
Aid And Abet-Over Gross Wt. 15% Or Over
3717
Aid And Abet-Over Gross Wt. Under 15%
3241
Alcohol Beverage Code Offense
3845
ALR CDL Disq Failure –Adm
3814
ALR CDL Disq Refusal Adm
3815
ALR CMV And/Or CDL DISQ FAILURE ADM >.08
3816
ALR CMV And/Or CDL DISQ FAILURE ADM 0.08 Or >-HAZMAT
3820
ALR CMV And/Or CDL DISQ FAILURE ADM 0.10 Or >
3821
ALR CMV And/Or CDL DISQ FAILURE ADM 0.10 Or >-HAZMAT
3454
ALR CMV Hzmt .04>-Adm
3453
ALR CMV-.04/> Adm
3819
ALR Disq Boating Failure
3818
ALR Disq Boating Refusal
3809
ALR Failure
3808
ALR Refusal
3822
ALR Under 21 <.08
3823
ALR Under 21 Detectable
3817
ALR Under 21 Failure
3810
ALR Under 21 Refusal
3452
ALR-CMV Hzmt Ref-Adm
3451
ALR-CMV Refusal-Adm
3652
Alter Or Forge Certificate Of Title
3651
Alter Vehicle Identification Number
ACD Code
U06
----A31
A98
A12
A98
A98
A90
A90
A94
A94
A98
A12
A98
A12
A61
A61
A98
A12
A12
A12
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TX Code
3650
3329
3029
3653
3501
3801
3901
3337
3507
3506
3023
3324
3215
3132
3133
3654
3313
3120
3009
3034
3179
3189
3502
3194
3405
3035
3803
3903
3245
3353
3041
3136
3589
3028
3137
3081
3013
3092
3243
3655
3229
3234
3233
3376
3126
3110
3142
3656
3265
3657
3267
3354
3658
3121
3581
3342
3073
3067
3008
3069
3071
3019
3582
3072
3059
3078
Description
Alter/Change/Mutilate Transfer Papers
Amusement Ride Intoxicated-Probated
Amusement Ride Intoxication
Apply For Registration W/O Motor Number
Articles Interfered With Handling Bike
Attempt To Purchase Alcohol-Minor
Attempt To Purchase Alcohol-Minor-Deffered
Bail Jumping - Failure To Appear
Bike Rider-Fail To Use Due Care-Passing
Bike Rider-Hazardous Traffic Violation
Boating While Intoxicated
Boating While Intoxicated-Probated
Brakes Not On All Wheels When Required
Bus Failed To Stop At Rail Road Crossing
Bus Shifting Gears While Cross Rail Road Tracks
Buyer Accepts Papers Wholly/Part Blank
Careless Driving (TX)
Carry Passenger Without Helmet
Changed Lane When Unsafe
Child Not Secured By Seat Belt
Clearance Lamps Improperly Mounted
Clearance Lights Not Visible Sufficient Distance
Clung To Vehicle
Coasting (TX)
Completed Teen Court Program
Consume Alcohol While Driving
Consumption Of Alcohol - Minor
Consumption Of Alcohol - Minor-Deferred
Controlled Substance Act Offense
Coroner Fail To Report To DPS
Criminal Negligent Homicide
Cross RR With Heavy Equipment Without Notice
Crossing Fire Hose Without Permission
Crossing Physical Barrier
Crossing RR With Heavy Equipment W/Out Stop/Safety
Cut Across Driveway To Make Turn
Cut Corner Left Turn
Cut In After Passing
Dangerous Drug Act Offense
Dealers License Violation
Defective Exhaust Emission System
Defective Safety Glazing Material
Defective Windshield Wiper
Deposited Glass/Other Debris On Highway
Did Not Use Designated Lane Or Direction
Display Altered Driver License
Display Dl/Id Issued To Another
Display Expired License Plates
Display Fictitious Driver License
Display Fictitious License Plate
Display Suspended Driver License
Display Traffic Sign/Signal W/Advertising
Display Unclean License Plates
Disregard Police Officer
Disregard Sole Green Turn Signal Arrow
Disregard Warning Signs Or Barricades
Disregarded Rail Road Crossing Gate Or Flagman
Disregarded Flashing Red Signal
Disregarded Flashing Yellow Signal
Disregarded Lane Control Signal
Disregarded No Lane Change Sign
Disregarded No Passing Zone
Disregarded Pedestrian Control Signal
Disregarded Signal At Rail Road Crossing
Disregarded Traffic Control Device
Disregarded Turn Marks At Intersection
ACD Code
------------------------E01
M22
M09
--M81
F03
M42
F02
E70
E70
--N80
--A26
----A33
--U07
M09
M56
M02
M22
N50
N53
M70
A33
D27
--------M40
B41
D16
--B41
--D16
----M08
M16
M14
M10
M16
M18
M05
M05
M76
--M10
M14
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3065
3196
3590
3321
3341
3401
3336
3806
3043
3906
3335
3042
3047
3811
3246
3812
3247
3242
3347
3101
3148
3089
3315
3129
3088
3585
3127
3066
3087
3198
3090
3016
3240
3248
3745
3743
3048
3813
3402
3404
3355
3305
3392
3260
3259
3272
3273
3659
3661
3662
3445
3050
3263
3660
3503
3025
3331
3371
3720
3356
3286
3264
3330
3045
3138
3068
Description
Disregarded Warning Sign At Construction
Drawbar Over 15 Feet
Drive Into Block Where Fire Eng Stopped
Driver Opened Door In Moving Traffic
Driving Around Barricades
Driving Safety Course
Driving Under Influence
Driving Under Influence - Minor
Driving Under Influence Of Drugs (TX)
Driving Under Influence-Minor-Deferred
Driving While Impaired (TX)
Driving While Intoxicated
Driving While Intoxicated - Probated
Driving While Intoxicated >0.16 Probated
Driving While Intoxicated 0.16 Or Greater
Driving While Intoxicated W/Child Under 15 YOA Probated
Driving While Intoxicated W/Child Under 15 YOA
Driving While Intoxicated-Under 21
Driving While License Disqualified-CMV
Driving While License Invalid
Driving While License Invalid- Bond Forfeiture
Drove Center Lane-Not Pass Or Left Turn
Drove On Sidewalk
Drove On Streetcar Tracks Where Prohibited
Drove On Wrong Side--Divided Highway
Drove On Wrong Side-Rail Road Crossing
Drove Onto Controlled Access Hwy Where Prohibited
Drove Through Safety Zone
Drove To Left Of Rotary Traffic Island
Drove Without Lights When Required
Drove Wrong Way In Designated Lane
Drove Wrong Way On One-Way Roadway
Drug Offense
Drug Offense-Bond Forfeiture
Duty Status Not Current
Duty Status Not Retained-Previous 7 Days
DWI Bond Forfeiture
DWI Education Program Extended
DWI Education Program Required
DWI Education Program Waived
Employ Unlicensed Commercial Driver
Endorsement Violation - CMV
Evade Arrest/Detention
Expired Commercial Driver License
Expired Driver License (TX)
Fail Comply Req Striking Unattended Veh
Fail Comply Striking Fixtures On Highway
Fail Del Cert Of Title At Time Of Sale
Fail Present New Motor Num Rec/Tax Coll
Fail Surrender Cert Of Title-Veh Junked
Fail To Appear For Trial Or Court Appearance
Fail To Control Speed
Fail To Display Dl
Fail To Display License Receipts-CMV
Fail To Keep Bike On Right Side Of Road
Fail To Maintain Fin. Responsibility-2nd Offense
Fail To Make Written Report Accident To Dps
Fail To Pay Toll
Fail To Reduce/Shift Load
Fail To Remove Injurious Material-Hwy
Fail To Report Accident Safety Responsibility Law
Fail To Report Change Of Address Or Name
Fail To Report Injury Accident At Once
Fail To Stop And Render Aid
Fail To Stop From Alley Driveway Or Building
Fail To Stop Proper Place-Flash Red Signal
Texas
ACD Code
M03
--M40
--M02
--A20
--A22
--A25
A21
A21
A21
A21
A21
A21
A21
B24
B20
B20
M62
M58
M55
N71
M09
M46
M12
N61
E55
N60
N63
A33
A33
----A21
--------B91
U01
B51
B51
----------D45
S97
------D36
B61
------B61
--B61
B01
M25
M05
669
670
Texas
The 2017 MVR Access and Decoder Digest
TX Code
3064
3063
3060
3061
3332
3611
3155
3156
3070
3085
3124
3139
3086
3302
3097
3098
3084
3096
3113
3074
3131
3021
3095
3117
3154
3082
3052
3053
3005
3054
3115
3058
3055
3056
3057
3114
3287
3288
3338
3271
3744
3145
3304
3109
3036
3663
3344
3346
3266
3149
3377
3122
3027
3327
3591
3017
3105
3118
3116
3381
3237
3163
3075
3225
3190
3316
Description
Fail To Stop Proper Place-Not Intersect
Fail To Stop Proper Place-Traffic Light
Fail To Stop-Designated Point-Stop Sign
Fail To Stop-Designated Point-Yield Sign
Fail To Surr License Plates And/Or Dl
Failed To Conceal Signs On School Bus
Failed To Dim Headlights--Meeting
Failed To Dim Headlights--Following
Failed To Drive In Single Lane
Failed To Give One-Half Of Roadway
Failed To Give Way When Overtaken
Failed To Keep To Right Of Mountain Road
Failed To Pass Met Vehicle To Right
Failed To Report Chng Addr Or Name - CDL
Failed To Signal Distance Before Turn
Failed To Signal --For Stop
Failed To Signal Lane Change
Failed To Signal Turn
Failed To Sound Horn--Mountain Road
Failed To Stop At Marked Rail Road Crossing
Failed To Stop For Approaching Train
Failed To Stop For School Bus
Failed To Stop For Streetcar Or Stop Wrong Location
Failed To Use Due Care For Pedestrian
Failed To Use Proper Headlight Beam
Failed To Yield Right Of Way On Left At Obstruction
Failed To Yield At Stop Intersection
Failed To Yield At Yield Intersection
Failed To Yield Right Of Way
Failed To Yield Right Of Way At Open Intersection
Failed To Yield Right Of Way To Pedestrian On Sidewalk
Failed To Yield Right Of Way--On Green Signal
Failed To Yield Right Of Way--Turn Left
Failed To Yield Row Leaving Private Dr., Alley, Etc.
Failed To Yield Row To Emergency Vehicle
Failed To Yield Row To Pedestrian At Signal Intersect
Failed To Yield Turn Right On Red Signal
Failed To Yield When Changing Lanes
Failure To Identify
False Affidavit--Felony
False Log - Making False Report
False Statement Dl/Id Application
False Statement On CDL Appl Or Cert
False Statement On Driver License Application
False Swearing Dl Application
Farm License Violation
Felony-Use Of CMV
Felony-Use Of CMV-Controlled Substance
Fictitious Driver License In Possession
Fictitious License Plate/Registration/Safety Inspection
Flash Light/Sign Within 1000 Ft Intersec
Fleeing From Police Officer
Flying While Intoxicated
Flying While Intoxicated-Probated
Following Fire Apparatus
Following Too Closely (TX)
Fraudulent Government Record
Fyrow For Blind Or Incapacitated Person [Failure to yield right of way...]
Fyrow To Pedestrian In Crosswalk--No Signal [Failure to yield right of way...]
Graffiti Offense
Hazard Material Placard Violation
Headlamps Glaring-Not Adjusted
Heavy Equipment Disregarded Signal Of Train
Horn Violation
Id Lamps Not Visible Sufficient Distance
Illegal Backing
ACD Code
M40
M05
M15
M19
--E50
E54
E54
M40
M40
N07
M40
M70
--N40
N40
N43
N43
E50
M22
M21
M75
N01
M82
E55
N01
N01
N26
N01
N25
N08
N24
N31
N01
N04
N08
N24
M42
--D02
--D02
D02
D02
D02
--U03
A50
B41
----U01
----M32
M34
--N08
N08
--E04
E70
M10
E70
E70
N82
The 2017 MVR Access and Decoder Digest
TX Code
3612
3283
3020
3613
3094
3003
3277
3621
3741
3317
3022
3614
3746
3014
3099
3152
3150
3175
3211
3209
3165
3622
3624
3220
3623
3221
3125
3298
3314
3130
3391
3388
3390
3389
3046
3519
3357
3062
3358
3319
3141
3748
3625
3626
3079
3800
3900
3230
3804
3904
3592
3157
3300
3270
3206
3409
3227
3044
3205
3312
3216
3275
3177
3258
3301
3103
Description
Illegal Cleats
Illegal Load Extension
Illegal Pass On Right
Illegal Use Of Metal Tires
Illegally Passed Streetcar
Impeding Traffic
Improper Flashing Lights
Improper Loading
Improper Log (Form Of Log)
Improper Lookout
Improper Passing (TX)
Improper Signs On School Bus
Improper Time Base - 24 Hour Period
Improper Turn (TX)
Improper Turn Or Stop Signal
Improper Use Of Auxiliary Driving Lamps
Improper Use Of Auxiliary Passing Lamps
Improper Use Of Back-Up Lamp
Improper Use Of Fog Lamps
Improper Use Of Spot Lamps
Improperly Directed Lamps
Improperly Secured Tailgate
Inadequate Bed-Sideboard Front/Rear
Inadequate Brake Reservoir
Inadequate Or Defective Bed
Inadequate Reservoir Safeguard
Increased Speed While Being Overtaken
Insufficient Clearance RR Xing
Interfere With Funeral Procession
Interfere With Streetcar
Intoxication Assault
Intoxication Assault Motor Vehicle
Intoxication Manslaughter
Intoxication Manslaughter Motor Vehicle
Involuntary Manslaughter
Jaywalking-Cross Intersection Diagonally
Judge/Clerk Fail To Report Convictions
Lack Of Caution On Green Arrow Signal
Leave Refuse On Highway
Leaving Scene Of Accident
Lend/Permit Use Driver License/Identification Card
Log Not Sent/More Than One Carrier
Loose Material Not Removed-Loaded Veh
Loose Material Not Remove-Unloaded Veh
Made U-Turn On Curve--Or Hill
Minor In Possession
Minor In Possession - Deferred
Mirror Violation
Misrepresentation Of Age - Minor
Misrepresentation Of Age-Minor-Deferred
Modified Or Weighted Motor Vehicle
More Than 4 Driving Lamps Lighted
More Than One Dl In Possession - CMV
More Than One Valid Dl In Possession
Motor Vehicle Fuel Theft
Motorcycle Safety Course
Muffler Violation
Murder With Motor Vehicle
Mvi Inspection Violation
Negligent Collision
No Auto Brake Appl On Breakaway Trailers
No Beam Indicator
No Clearance Lamps
No Commercial Driver License
No Commercial Driver License
No Driver License
Texas
ACD Code
E70
--M70
E70
M70
S96
E70
E70
--D70
M70
E70
--N51
N40
E70
E70
E70
E70
E70
E70
E70
E70
E70
E70
E70
N07
M24
N05
M55
A21
A21
U08
A21
U08
----M16
--B05
--------N56
----E01
------E70
D07
D07
------U07
--M80
E01
E01
E01
B51
B56
B51
671
672
Texas
The 2017 MVR Access and Decoder Digest
TX Code
3278
3224
3615
3251
3161
3664
3223
3274
3603
3049
3749
3112
3238
3164
3173
3740
3176
3032
3033
3219
3169
3166
3303
3171
3218
3604
3222
3197
3232
3504
3505
3214
3520
3378
3231
3320
3665
3309
3323
3366
3669
3666
3667
3207
3668
3201
3038
3322
3747
3723
3703
3724
3706
3711
3713
3714
3712
3722
3708
3707
3702
3705
3709
3704
3715
3710
Description
No Fire Extinguisher
No Flags On Projecting Load Daytime
No Front And Rear Signs On School Bus
No Front Seat Belts When Required
No Head Lamps - When Not Equipped
No In-Transit License
No Lamps Or Reflectors On Load At Night
No License Plate Light
No Light On Animal-Drawn Vehicle
No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Sr 22 Not Required
No Motorcyle License
No Mudflaps Or Improper Mudflaps
No Multiple-Beam Roadlighting Equipment
No Parking Lamps
No Record Of Duty Status
No Reflectors When Required
No Seat Belt - Driver
No Seat Belt - Passenger
No Single Control To Operate All Brakes
No Stop Lamps
No Tail Lamps
No Texas CDL - Domiciled Over 30 Days
No Turn Signal Lamps--When Required
No Two Means Emergency Brake Operation
No Vehicle Hazmat Warning Light On Farm Equipment
No Warning Signal For Brakes
No White Flag On Tow Chain Or Cable
No Windshield Wiper
No/Defective Brake On Bike Or Motor-Bike
No/Defective Light-Front Bike/Motor-Bike
None Or Defective Parking Brakes
Non-Motorized Veh On Prohibited Roadway
Obscure/Interfere Traffic Control Device
Obstructed View Through Windshield
Obstructing Traffic
Obtain Unauthorized License Plate
Open Container In Motor Vehicle- Driver
Open Container In Motor Vehicle-Passenger
Open Door In Lane Of Traffic/Non-Driver
Operate With License For Other Class Vehicle
Operate Motor Veh With Fictitious Plate
Operate Motor Vehicle Without Plates
Operate Motorcycle W/O Approved Headgear
Operate Unregistered Motor Vehicle
Operate Veh More Than One Pass-Minor
Operate Vehicle With Child In Open Bed
Operating Vehicle Where Prohibited
Orig. Log Not Sent To Carrier In 13 Days
Over 20,000 Lbs Single Axle-Permit Violation
Over 20,000 Single Axle
Over 34,000 Lbs Tandem Axle-Permit Violation
Over 34,000 Lbs. Tandem Axle
Over 44,000lbs. Tandem - Cement
Over 44,000lbs. Tandem - Solid Waste
Over 64,000 Lbs Gross Weight- Solid Waste
Over 64,000lbs Gross Weight- Cement
Over Allowable Gross Weight-Permit Viol
Over Axle Load (Zoned)
Over Gross (Zoned)
Over Gross Weight
Over Permissible Wheel Weight
Over Tandem Load (Zoned)
Over Tire Size Limitation
Over Weight Group Of Axles
Over Wheel Load (Zoned)
ACD Code
E01
E01
E56
E01
E01
--E05
E01
E05
D36
--B91
E01
E01
E01
--E01
F04
F04
E01
E01
E05
B51
E01
E01
E05
E01
E01
E01
----E02
----D70
F34
--A35
A35
--B91
----F03
--D29
F05
M40
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TX Code
3593
3280
3281
3701
3725
3279
3721
3360
3359
3572
3550
3566
3571
3552
3570
3569
3551
3557
3556
3558
3559
3256
3560
3284
3561
3257
3594
3562
3253
3563
3254
3208
3565
3252
3199
3553
3567
3026
3568
3564
3093
3018
3361
3160
3204
3517
3523
3522
3525
3518
3583
3584
3521
3524
3516
3363
3107
3365
3364
3379
3147
3144
3671
3111
3128
3805
Description
Overcrowded School Bus
Overheight
Overlength Vehicle
Overweight Group Of Axles (B-Bridge Law)
Overweight Grp Of Axles-Permit Violation
Overwidth
Ovrwght Grp Of Axles Bridge Lw Permit Bp
Owner Permit Non-Hazard Violation
Owner/Guardian Permit Hazard Violation
Park /Stand W/In 30 Ft Traffic Control Device
Park Along/Opposite Street Excavation
Park Without Locking Ignition/Remove Key
Park/Stan W/In 20 Ft Fire Station Driveway
Park/Stand In Front Of Public/Private Drive
Park/Stand W/In 20 Ft Crosswalk At Intersection
Park/Stand Within 15 Ft Of Fire Hydrant
Park/Stand/Stop Between Safety Zone-Curb
Park/Stop/Stand On A Railroad
Park/Stop/Stand On A Sidewalk
Park/Stop/Stand Prohibited Area-Hwy Sign
Parked All Night Where Prohibited
Parked And Failed To Set Brakes
Parked At Angle-Not Permitted
Parked Double
Parked Facing Traffic
Parked Fail To Stop Engine
Parked In Block Where Fire Engine Stopped
Parked In Prohibited Military Zone
Parked On Crosswalk
Parked Overtime
Parked Upon A Bridge Or In Tunnel
Parked With Head Lamps Not Dimmed
Parked Within 50 Ft Of Railroad Crossing
Parked Within An Intersection
Parked Without Lights
Parking In Prohibited Area
Parking Meter Violation
Parking On Roadway
Parking Unlawfully-Unauthorized
Park-Wheel Over 18 In From Curb/Road Edge
Passed Vehicle Stopped For Pedestrian
Passed--Insufficient Clearance
Passenger Interfer W/Driver View/Control
Passengers/Load Obstruct Driver's View Or Control
Passing Authorized Emergency Vehicle
Ped Cross Between Intersect Where Prohib
Ped Fail Yield Row When Not In Crosswalk
Ped Fail Yield Row-Tunnel/Cross Provide
Ped On/Adjacent To Hwy-Pub Intoxication
Pedestrian Disobeyed Police Officer
Pedestrian Disregarded Red Signal-Regular Light
Pedestrian Disregarded Yellow Signal-Regular Light
Pedestrian Entering Path Of Vehicle
Pedestrian On Prohibited Roadway
Pedestrian-Use Left Half Of Crosswalk
Permit Livestock To Roam
Permit Unlawful Use Of Driver License
Permit Unlic Oper To Drive/Non-Guardian
Permit Unlicense Minor To Drive-Guardian
Place/Maintain Unauthorized Sign/Device
Possess Deceptive Dl/Id
Possess More Than 1 Valid Dl/Id (TX)
Possess/Sell Veh W/Vin Removed/Altered
Present Driver License Issued To Another Person
Prohibited Motor Vehicle On Control Access Highway
Public Intoxication - Minor
Texas
ACD Code
--------------------F34
------------M23
------E51
--F34
--E70
----M45
--F34
E54
M09
F34
E70
----F34
----M70
M77
D70
D70
N04
----------M16
M16
----------------B41
D07
--D16
M40
---
673
674
Texas
The 2017 MVR Access and Decoder Digest
TX Code
3905
3282
3802
3902
3807
3004
3007
3006
3123
3276
3178
3188
3143
3108
3228
3367
3407
3406
3408
3742
3306
3340
3368
3508
3509
3510
3410
3673
3674
3146
3672
3191
3083
3051
3010
3001
3039
3586
3596
3554
3527
3526
3555
3168
3380
3675
3250
3153
3151
3212
3119
3210
3217
3369
3676
3629
3076
3011
3012
3077
3080
3334
3670
3226
3362
3158
Description
Public Intoxication - Minor - Deffered
Pull More Than One Trailer Or Vehicle
Purchase Of Alcohol - Minor
Purchase Of Alcohol - Minor - Deferred
Purchase/Furnish Alcohol To Minor
Racing
Ran Red Light
Ran Stop Sign
Reckless Driving (TX)
Red Light On Front
Reflectors Improperly Mounted
Reflectors Not Visible Sufficient Distance
Refuse To Surrender Dl/Id
Refuse To Surrender Driver License-Suspended
Removed Orig Equip Exhaust Emission Syst
Rent Motor Vehicle To Unlicensed Person
Repeat Offender Education Program Completed
Repeat Offender Education Program Required
Repeat Offender Education Program Waived
Required Information Not Shown On Log
Restriction Violation - CMV
Ride In Semi Trailer
Riding In House Trailer
Rode Improperly On Bicycle
Rode Improperly On Bicycle-Too Many
Rode More Than Two Bicycles Abreast
Safety Seat Course
Sell Imitation License Plate
Sell Unregistered Secondhand Vehicle
Sell/Distribute Deceptive Dl/Id
Shop Fail Keep Repar Rec-Veh Bought/Sold
Side Marker Lamps Not Visible Sufficient Distance
Slower Vehicle Failed To Keep To Right
Speed Under Minimum (TX)
Speeding - Fuel Conservation Roadway
Speeding (TX)
Speeding 15 Miles Or More Over Posted Limit (TX)
Speeding Equal To Or Greater Than 10% Above Posted Limit
Speeding -School Zone
Standing In Prohibited Area
Stood On/Near St/Hwy-Solicit Guard Veh
Stood Rdwy To Solicit Ride/Contr/Employ
Stopping In Prohibited Area
Tail Lamp Improperly Located
Tampering With Barricade
Tax Collector Register Veh W/O Number
Television Improper Located In Vehicle
Too Many Auxiliary Driving Lamps
Too Many Auxiliary Passing Lamps
Too Many Fog Lamps
Too Many Riders On Motorcycle
Too Many Spot Lamps
Tractor Brakes Not Pro Case Breakaway
Train Obstructing Crossing
Transfer Vehicle-Papers Blank/Part Blank
Transport Loose Materials
Turned Across Dividing Section
Turned Left From Wrong Lane
Turned Right From Wrong Lane
Turned Right Too Wide
Turned When Unsafe
Unauthorized Glass Coating Material
Unauthorized Motor Number On Motor Veh
Unauthorized Siren Or Bell Or Whistle
Unauthorized Traffic Device-Local Auth
Unauthorized Use Of Siren, Bell, Whistle
ACD Code
----------S95
M16
M15
M84
--E70
E70
----E01
----------D29
----------------B41
--E70
M60
S96
S93
S93
S15
S93
S93
--------E70
----E70
------F06
--E01
------N50
N53
N54
N54
N50
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TX Code
3140
3031
3239
3002
3024
3628
3037
3595
3308
3307
3236
3134
3135
3285
3106
3202
3349
3333
3348
3244
3529
3528
3159
3235
3718
3719
3370
3186
3180
3182
3185
3183
3181
3187
3184
3015
3091
Description
Unlawful Display/Possession Dl/Id
Unrestrained Child-Safety Seat Violation
Unsafe Air Condition Equipment
Unsafe Speed
Unsafe Start From Parked, Stopped, Standing
Use Equipment Not Approved
Use Of Illegally Obtained Dl/Id
Use School Bus Signal-Wrong Purpose
Use Wireless Device While Driving Bus
Use Wireless Device While Driving–Minor
Vehicle Emblem Violation
Vehicle Haul Explosive Fail Reduce Speed RR Crossing
Vehicle Haul Explosive Fail Stop At RR Crossing
Violate Dl Restriction On Occ License
Violate Driver License Restriction
Violate Operating Hours-Minor
Violate Out Of Service Order Hazmat And/Or Pass
Violate Promise To Appear
Violated Out Of Service Order
Volatile Chemical Act Offense
Walk On Roadway Where Sidewalk Provided
Walked On Hwy With Traffic-No Sidewalk
Warning Devices Not Displayed
Warning Devices Not Installed Or Defect
Weight Violation - 2nd Offense
Weight Violation - 3rd Offense
Wrecker Driver Fail To Remove Glass-Hwy
Wrong Color Backup Light
Wrong Color Clearance Lights
Wrong Color Id Lamp
Wrong Color License Plate Light
Wrong Color Reflectors
Wrong Color Side Marker
Wrong Color Signal Device
Wrong Color Stoplight
Wrong Side Of Road
Wrong Side Road-Not Passing
Texas
675
ACD Code
D16
F02
E70
S94
N83
--D16
E70
--D29
E70
M20
M22
D27
D29
D29
B19
--B27
A33
------E01
----------------------N70
N70
Driver Responsibility Program (DRP) and Point System
The Driver Responsibility Program authorizes the DPS to assess surcharges to an individual based on certain traffic offenses that have occurred on
or after September 1, 2003. Surcharges are in addition to other fees and do not replace a suspension, revocation, denial, disqualification or
cancellation resulting from the same conviction.
Point Assessment
Points are issued as part of DRP. Traffic offenses resulting in points are designated by Title 37 Texas Administrative Code Rule 15.89. Points are
assessed to moving violations classified as Class C misdemeanors. Points are assigned as follows:
•
Two points for a moving violation conviction in Texas or that of another state.
•
Three points for a moving violation conviction in Texas or another state that resulted in a crash.
DPS assesses a surcharge when the driver accumulates a total of six (6) points or more on their driver history during a three-year period. The driver
must pay a $100 surcharge for the first six points and $25 for each additional point.
Annual Assessment
The surcharge assessment will be reviewed annually. If the driver history continues to reflect six or more points during the prior three-year period,
the surcharge will be assessed. Therefore, drivers may be required to pay for one or more years if six or more points continue to accumulate on
the driver record. Point surcharges are cumulative and may vary with each annual assessment if convictions are added or removed from the driver
history. Failure to pay surcharges results in an indefinite suspension.
Note: More Information about the Driver Responsibility Program appears on page 662.