Texas Roads + Highways

Texas law prohibits cutting through parking lots to avoid traffic lights. While it seems like a time-saver, police can ticket you for this dangerous move.

TxDOT crews are repairing concrete rails on the south Loop 289 flyover this week. Expect daytime closures and detours to the frontage road through Thursday.

Just when you think the worst is over, that hidden black ice could be waiting. Safety first as we navigate this chilly season.

From Beaver Nuggets to those oh-so-clean bathrooms, to free bonus stickers. Buc-ee's is not your average pit stop; it’s a road trip essential.

Driving in Texas? Know the HOV lane rules! Designed to ease congestion, the HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lane is generally for vehicles with two or more passengers

Don’t treat the middle lane like a merge lane. Texas law (Sec. 545.060) limits use of the continuous left-turn lane. Find out what’s legal and how to stay ticket-free

From highways to small streets, Texas drivers just earned top spots in a national ranking.

Every single day, someone in Texas receives devastating news about a loved one lost in a traffic incident; it's a reality we need to face.

With over 910,000 car accidents last year alone, distractions on Texas roads are more dangerous than you might think—let's break down the surprising ways drivers lose focus.

A reminder that safety matters: Texas sees hundreds of motorcyclist fatalities yearly. Helmets reduce death risk by 37% and brain injury odds by threefold. Crashes often stem from distracted driving, speed, debris, and yield failures.

Texas law requires car seats for kids under 8 or shorter than 4'9". With child crash deaths on the rise, officials urge parents to buckle up every ride.

Picture this: a drive down Buffalo Gap Road turns wild when a driver juggles steering and a dog at the same time. What a sight!