The Law and Dangers of Grass Clippings in the Road in Texas

(Tyler, Texas) - Mowing the yard is a chore almost every East Texan must do. If you're lucky, you have a bag on your mower to catch all the clippings, otherwise you have to rake them up and bag them yourself. You'll also need to weedeat the edges, fertilize and water the lawn, dude, it's a lot of work.

However, on the many country roads of East Texas, mowing the yard is a little less detailed. But keeping those yard clippings picked up is a must because it could be deadly for our motorcycle riders and it could also get you a ticket in Texas.

Illegal and Dangerous to Shoot Grass Clippings into the Road

We're already seeing it as the weather gets warmer in East Texas, the many motorcycle enthusiasts riding around. Inside the city limits, this isn't much of an issue. But for those on a country road, there could be a big, and dangerous problem ahead, grass clippings in the road.

It is possible to get a ticket for doing this as it could be considered littering (codes.findlaw.com). Leaving your grass clippings in the roadway can also be a hazard for a motorcycle rider. The grass can be wet which can make that blacktop road like a sheet of ice for the rider. It could cause a crash with possible serious, or even fatal, injuries.

Dangerous to Shoot Grass Clippings into the Road in Texas

When mowing by the roadway, mow three to four paths that shoot the grass clippings away from the road. After that, make the turn to shoot the grass clippings away from the blade vent. This simple solution will help keep those riders who are out enjoying the wind in their hair safe on their trip.