Below is the statute that applies to offenses referred to as “changing lanes when unsafe” in Texas. These violations are considered serious moving violations and can have a huge impact on a person’s commercial driver license. If you have been charged with a changing lanes when unsafe ticket in Texas and would like to discuss your case with an experienced traffic ticket attorney, call our office today.
Sec. 545.060. DRIVING ON ROADWAY LANED FOR TRAFFIC.
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(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; and
(2) may not move from the lane unless that movement can be made safely.
(b) If a roadway is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, an operator on the roadway may not drive in the center lane except:
(1) if passing another vehicle and the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance;
(2) in preparing to make a left turn; or
(3) where the center lane is designated by an official traffic-control device for movement in the direction in which the operator is moving.
(c) Without regard to the center of the roadway, an official traffic-control device may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated lane or designating lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction.
(d) Official traffic-control devices prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway may be installed.
