Du-uh! I misrembered PC 46 as PC 9, which does reference 30.01. PC 46 doesn't do that. There should be one chapter with all definitions which others reference. But then, that would be logical and this is the law.seamusTX wrote:The problem with PC § 30.01 is that it begins, "DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: ..." that is, Chapter 30.
PC § 46.02 specifically says "inside of ... a motor vehicle."
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- Jim
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- Fri May 30, 2008 8:53 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Concealed carry in vehicle now legal in Texas?
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Re: Concealed carry in vehicle now legal in Texas?
- Thu May 29, 2008 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Concealed carry in vehicle now legal in Texas?
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Re: Concealed carry in vehicle now legal in Texas?
PC 30.01 defines a vehicle.seamusTX wrote:Welcome to the forum.somedudefromhouston wrote:who can clarify the regulation in the scenario of a motorcyclist ?
Only a judge can clarify how the law applies to motorcycles.
Being on a motorcycle is legally equivalent to being in a motor vehicle for other legal purposes, such as the open container law. Traveling could also apply. It really would be up to an officer to decide whether to arrest you for illegal carry. If that happens, you get the clarification.
- Jim
3) "Vehicle" includes any device in, on, or by which any person or property is or may be propelled, moved, or drawn in the normal course of commerce or transportation, except such devices as are classified as "habitation."
I think that pretty much covers a motorcycle. Something else, IMHO, we shouldn't use the term "traveling" in reference to procession in a vehicle anymore since the traveling requirement was removed. If we do we just perpetuate a mis-conception.