Texas SB2017 creates a criminal offense for operating a vehicle under certain circumstances causing a tire to spin, lose traction, or leave the.

Texas SB2017 amends the Transportation Code to establish a criminal offense for vehicle operators. Specifically, it prohibits operators of stationary vehicles from spinning a tire by pressing the accelerator and increasing engine speed. It also prohibits operators from intentionally or knowingly accelerating a vehicle in a manner that causes any tire to lose traction or leave the surface of the highway. Violators of these provisions commit a Class C misdemeanor. This law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2017 creates a criminal offense for operating a vehicle under certain circumstances causing a tire to spin, lose traction, or leave the.

Texas SB2017 amends the Transportation Code to establish a criminal offense for vehicle operators. Specifically, it prohibits operators of stationary vehicles from spinning a tire by pressing the accelerator and increasing engine speed. It also prohibits operators from intentionally or knowingly accelerating a vehicle in a manner that causes any tire to lose traction or leave the surface of the highway. Violators of these provisions commit a Class C misdemeanor. This law takes effect September 1, 2025.