As construction projects expand across Texas, the risks on the road are rising just as quickly. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched its new “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign in response to alarming crash statistics in work zones—areas that are becoming increasingly dangerous for both drivers and road crews. According to TxDOT, there…
Many Texans have heard the claim that driving barefoot is illegal—but is that actually true? The short answer: No, it is not illegal to drive barefoot in Texas. Despite how widespread this belief is, there is no law in the Texas Transportation Code that requires drivers to wear shoes while operating a vehicle. Still, while…
A major traffic disruption unfolded early Monday morning in the Houston area after an 18-wheeler rollover crash shut down all westbound lanes of Highway 99 near the San Jacinto River bridge. The crash, which occurred around 2 a.m., forced a full closure of the roadway for several hours before lanes finally reopened later in the…
Distracted driving continues to pose a serious threat on Texas roads, and new reporting highlights just how widespread the problem remains. According to recent data, distracted driving was the second-leading cause of traffic crashes in Texas, contributing to more than 86,000 accidents in a single year. () These numbers are more than statistics—they represent thousands…
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