turn signals in Texas?

[94suzuki500]

So I got pulled over and was hassled for not having turn signals.  Are they required in Texas.  I didnt think they were because the inspection guy said dont worry about them cause there werent required.  I checked on google and it said on some sites they are and some they arent.  Couldnt really find an official one. Anyone have a link for legit information?

[makenzie71]

No they're not required in Texas.  If you don't have them you MUST use hand signals at every turna nd lane change.

http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/laws/result.asp?state=tx


Oh wait...they are NOW required in Texas on bikes newer than 1960.  This is new.

[manofthefield]

I had a 65 Yamaha that was made without turn signals, so if I were in TX(or any number of other states) I would have had to add them.... lame-O

[94suzuki500]

Ya I checked that website out but than another said different.  I went to the inspection office and the guy said for inspection turn signals arent needed but for traffic laws they might be. 

[makenzie71]

His book isn't up to date, then.  I was at the courthouse earlier today.  Everything was updated this year.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/txmclaws.htm#Chapter%202

Motorcycle laws regarding safety equipment now mirrors standard automobil requirements.