COASTING ON DOWNGRADE While not a typical ticket issued in the Fort-Worth, Dallas area, coasting, operating a vehicle which is not in gear, is illegal in Texas. The legal definition of costing in Texas is: (a) An operator moving on a downgrade may not coast with the gears or transmission of the vehicle in neutral. (b) An operator of a truck, tractor, or bus moving on a downgrade may not coast with the clutch disengaged. Section 545.406 of the Texas Transportation Code Coasting is a moving violation in Texas, which will result in two points on your driving record for a conviction under the Texas point system. An additional point will be accessed if the violation resulted in a accident. CONTACT HAWKINS & WALKER PC If you have been charged with coasting in Tarrant, Dallas, Wise, Parker or Denton County, we can fight your citation. At Hawkins & Walker, PC, our traffic ticket attorneys are passionate about helping you keep your driving record clean to avoid increased insurance rates, surcharges or suspensions. Our mission is to provide clients with quality legal services and personalized attention. We offer affordable prices and payment plans in some cases. For more information, or to schedule an appointment with a knowledgeable traffic ticket attorney, please contact us today. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION— it costs you nothing to talk to a traffic ticket lawyer about your case. |
