Texas Transportation Code 545.4205 – Interference With Peace Officer Investigation of Highway Racing or Reckless Driving Exhibition; Criminal Offense
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person uses the person’s body, a car, or a barricade to knowingly impede or otherwise interfere with a peace officer’s investigation of conduct prohibited under § 545.420 or a reckless driving exhibition, as defined by § 42.03, Penal Code.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 545.4205
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both.