Texas Transportation Code

§ 727.004 — RIM OR TIRE WIDTH; OFFENSE

TN § 727.004Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part J. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS · Ch. 727. MODIFICATION OF, TAMPERING WITH, AND EQUIPMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

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(a)A person commits an offense if the person sells or offers for sale a road vehicle, including a wagon, that has a rim or tire width less than:

(1)three inches, if the vehicle has an intended carrying capacity of more than 2,000 pounds and not more than 4,500 pounds; or

(2)four inches, if the vehicle has an intended carrying capacity of more than 4,500 pounds.

(b)This section does not apply to an individual who sells or offers for sale a road vehicle purchased for the individual's use.

(c)An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000.

Legislative history

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.