Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-160 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-160
Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specific places - Penalty - Exceptions for disabled veterans and persons with physical disabilities
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle outside of the limits of an incorporated municipality, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device, in any of the following places: (1) On a sidewalk; provided, that a bicycle may be parked on a sidewalk if it does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic, or such parking is not prohibited by ordinance; (2) In front of a public or private driveway; (3) Within an intersection; (4) Within seven and one-half feet (71/2') to fifteen feet (15') of a fire hydrant. An incorporated municipality shall determine and shall appropriately identify the distance from a fire hydrant to stop, stand or park a vehicle; provided, that this distance conforms to this subdivision (a)(4); (5) On a crosswalk; (6) Within twenty feet (20') of a crosswalk at an intersection; (7) Within thirty feet (30') upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway; (8) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within thirty feet (30') of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the department of transportation or local traffic authority indicates a different length by signs or markings; (9) Within fifty feet (50') of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing; (10) Within twenty feet (20') of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within seventy-five feet (75') of that entrance when properly signposted; (11) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic; (12) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street; (13) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel; (14) At any place where official signs prohibit stopping; and (15) In a parking space clearly identified by an official sign as being reserved for persons with physical disabilities, unless, however, the person driving the vehicle has a physical disability or is parking the vehicle for the benefit of a person with a physical disability. A vehicle parking in such a space shall display a certificate or placard as set forth in chapter 21 of this title, or a disabled veteran's license plate issued under § 55-4-256 . (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a certified police cyclist engaged in the lawful performance of duty using a police bicycle as a barrier or traffic-control device at the scene of an emergency or in response to other calls for police service. (c) No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under that person's control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such distance as is unlawful. (d) (1) This section shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle that is disabled while on the paved or improved or main traveled portion of a road, street or highway in a manner and to an extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the vehicle in such position. (2) This section shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle operating as a carrier of passengers for hire who is authorized to operate such vehicle upon the roads, streets or highways in Tennessee, while taking passengers on the vehicle, or discharging passengers from that vehicle; provided, that the vehicle is stopped so that a clear view of the vehicle shall be obtained from a distance of two hundred feet (200') in each direction, upon the roads, streets or highways. (3) This section does not apply to a solid waste vehicle while on the paved or improved main traveled portion of a road, street or highway in a manner and to an extent as is necessary for the sole purpose of collecting municipal solid waste, as defined by § 68-211-802 ; provided, that the vehicle shall maintain flashing hazard lights at all times while it is stopping or standing; provided further, that the vehicle is stopped so that a clear view of the stopped vehicle shall be available from a distance of two hundred feet (200') in either direction upon the highway. This subdivision (d)(3) does not preclude any claimant from pursuing a common law claim for recovery pursuant to common law negligence. (4) This section does not apply to a recycling vehicle while on the paved or improved main traveled portion of a road, street, or highway in a manner and to an extent as is necessary for the sole purpose of collecting or transporting recovered materials or recyclable materials; provided, that the vehicle shall maintain flashing hazard lights at all times while it is stopping or standing; provided further, that the vehicle is stopped or standing so that a clear view of the vehicle shall be available from a distance of two hundred feet (200') in either direction upon the highway. This subdivision (d)(4) does not preclude any claimant from pursuing a common law claim for recovery pursuant to common law negligence. (e) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 584, s 3, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 60; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 7; Acts 1978, ch. 810, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 59-861; Acts 1981, ch. 261, § 12; 1983, ch. 128, § 1; 1985, ch. 138, § 2; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1992, ch. 784, §§ 3, 4; 1992, ch. 947, § 2; 1995, ch. 140, § 3; 1995, ch. 305, § 114; 2004, ch. 634, § 1; 2011 , ch. 47, § 56.
(a) No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle outside of the limits of an incorporated municipality, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device, in any of the following places: (1) On a sidewalk; provided, that a bicycle may be parked on a sidewalk if it does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic, or such parking is not prohibited by ordinance; (2) In front of a public or private driveway; (3) Within an intersection; (4) Within seven and one-half feet (71/2') to fifteen feet (15') of a fire hydrant. An incorporated municipality shall determine and shall appropriately identify the distance from a fire hydrant to stop, stand or park a vehicle; provided, that this distance conforms to this subdivision (a)(4); (5) On a crosswalk; (6) Within twenty feet (20') of a crosswalk at an intersection; (7) Within thirty feet (30') upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway; (8) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within thirty feet (30') of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the department of transportation or local traffic authority indicates a different length by signs or markings; (9) Within fifty feet (50') of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing; (10) Within twenty feet (20') of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within seventy-five feet (75') of that entrance when properly signposted; (11) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic; (12) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street; (13) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel; (14) At any place where official signs prohibit stopping; and (15) In a parking space clearly identified by an official sign as being reserved for persons with physical disabilities, unless, however, the person driving the vehicle has a physical disability or is parking the vehicle for the benefit of a person with a physical disability. A vehicle parking in such a space shall display a certificate or placard as set forth in chapter 21 of this title, or a disabled veteran's license plate issued under § 55-4-256 .
(1) On a sidewalk; provided, that a bicycle may be parked on a sidewalk if it does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic, or such parking is not prohibited by ordinance;
(2) In front of a public or private driveway;
(3) Within an intersection;
(4) Within seven and one-half feet (71/2') to fifteen feet (15') of a fire hydrant. An incorporated municipality shall determine and shall appropriately identify the distance from a fire hydrant to stop, stand or park a vehicle; provided, that this distance conforms to this subdivision (a)(4);
(5) On a crosswalk;
(6) Within twenty feet (20') of a crosswalk at an intersection;
(7) Within thirty feet (30') upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway;
(8) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within thirty feet (30') of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the department of transportation or local traffic authority indicates a different length by signs or markings;
(9) Within fifty feet (50') of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing;
(10) Within twenty feet (20') of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within seventy-five feet (75') of that entrance when properly signposted;
(11) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic;
(12) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;
(13) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel;
(14) At any place where official signs prohibit stopping; and
(15) In a parking space clearly identified by an official sign as being reserved for persons with physical disabilities, unless, however, the person driving the vehicle has a physical disability or is parking the vehicle for the benefit of a person with a physical disability. A vehicle parking in such a space shall display a certificate or placard as set forth in chapter 21 of this title, or a disabled veteran's license plate issued under § 55-4-256 .
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a certified police cyclist engaged in the lawful performance of duty using a police bicycle as a barrier or traffic-control device at the scene of an emergency or in response to other calls for police service.
(c) No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under that person's control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such distance as is unlawful.
(d) (1) This section shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle that is disabled while on the paved or improved or main traveled portion of a road, street or highway in a manner and to an extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the vehicle in such position. (2) This section shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle operating as a carrier of passengers for hire who is authorized to operate such vehicle upon the roads, streets or highways in Tennessee, while taking passengers on the vehicle, or discharging passengers from that vehicle; provided, that the vehicle is stopped so that a clear view of the vehicle shall be obtained from a distance of two hundred feet (200') in each direction, upon the roads, streets or highways. (3) This section does not apply to a solid waste vehicle while on the paved or improved main traveled portion of a road, street or highway in a manner and to an extent as is necessary for the sole purpose of collecting municipal solid waste, as defined by § 68-211-802 ; provided, that the vehicle shall maintain flashing hazard lights at all times while it is stopping or standing; provided further, that the vehicle is stopped so that a clear view of the stopped vehicle shall be available from a distance of two hundred feet (200') in either direction upon the highway. This subdivision (d)(3) does not preclude any claimant from pursuing a common law claim for recovery pursuant to common law negligence. (4) This section does not apply to a recycling vehicle while on the paved or improved main traveled portion of a road, street, or highway in a manner and to an extent as is necessary for the sole purpose of collecting or transporting recovered materials or recyclable materials; provided, that the vehicle shall maintain flashing hazard lights at all times while it is stopping or standing; provided further, that the vehicle is stopped or standing so that a clear view of the vehicle shall be available from a distance of two hundred feet (200') in either direction upon the highway. This subdivision (d)(4) does not preclude any claimant from pursuing a common law claim for recovery pursuant to common law negligence.
(1) This section shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle that is disabled while on the paved or improved or main traveled portion of a road, street or highway in a manner and to an extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the vehicle in such position.
(2) This section shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle operating as a carrier of passengers for hire who is authorized to operate such vehicle upon the roads, streets or highways in Tennessee, while taking passengers on the vehicle, or discharging passengers from that vehicle; provided, that the vehicle is stopped so that a clear view of the vehicle shall be obtained from a distance of two hundred feet (200') in each direction, upon the roads, streets or highways.
(3) This section does not apply to a solid waste vehicle while on the paved or improved main traveled portion of a road, street or highway in a manner and to an extent as is necessary for the sole purpose of collecting municipal solid waste, as defined by § 68-211-802 ; provided, that the vehicle shall maintain flashing hazard lights at all times while it is stopping or standing; provided further, that the vehicle is stopped so that a clear view of the stopped vehicle shall be available from a distance of two hundred feet (200') in either direction upon the highway. This subdivision (d)(3) does not preclude any claimant from pursuing a common law claim for recovery pursuant to common law negligence.
(4) This section does not apply to a recycling vehicle while on the paved or improved main traveled portion of a road, street, or highway in a manner and to an extent as is necessary for the sole purpose of collecting or transporting recovered materials or recyclable materials; provided, that the vehicle shall maintain flashing hazard lights at all times while it is stopping or standing; provided further, that the vehicle is stopped or standing so that a clear view of the vehicle shall be available from a distance of two hundred feet (200') in either direction upon the highway. This subdivision (d)(4) does not preclude any claimant from pursuing a common law claim for recovery pursuant to common law negligence.
(e) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 584, s 3, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 60; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 7; Acts 1978, ch. 810, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 59-861; Acts 1981, ch. 261, § 12; 1983, ch. 128, § 1; 1985, ch. 138, § 2; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1992, ch. 784, §§ 3, 4; 1992, ch. 947, § 2; 1995, ch. 140, § 3; 1995, ch. 305, § 114; 2004, ch. 634, § 1; 2011 , ch. 47, § 56.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-305 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-305
Equipment requirements
Status: in_force

(a) No electric bicycle shall be operated upon any street or highway unless the electric bicycle: (1) Complies with applicable equipment and manufacturing requirements for electric bicycles established by state and federal law, including federal standards adopted by the United States consumer product safety commission and compiled in 16 CFR Part 1512 ; and (2) Is equipped in such a manner that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied, or that the electric motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism that, when released or activated, will cause the electric motor to disengage or cease to function. (b) No class 3 electric bicycle shall be operated upon any street or highway unless it is equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed the electric bicycle is traveling in miles per hour. (c) A person who knowingly operates an electric bicycle in violation of subsection (a) or (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 823, s 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
(a) No electric bicycle shall be operated upon any street or highway unless the electric bicycle: (1) Complies with applicable equipment and manufacturing requirements for electric bicycles established by state and federal law, including federal standards adopted by the United States consumer product safety commission and compiled in 16 CFR Part 1512 ; and (2) Is equipped in such a manner that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied, or that the electric motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism that, when released or activated, will cause the electric motor to disengage or cease to function.
(1) Complies with applicable equipment and manufacturing requirements for electric bicycles established by state and federal law, including federal standards adopted by the United States consumer product safety commission and compiled in 16 CFR Part 1512 ; and
(2) Is equipped in such a manner that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied, or that the electric motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism that, when released or activated, will cause the electric motor to disengage or cease to function.
(b) No class 3 electric bicycle shall be operated upon any street or highway unless it is equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed the electric bicycle is traveling in miles per hour.
(c) A person who knowingly operates an electric bicycle in violation of subsection (a) or (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 823, s 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-413 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-413
Additional fees - Ignition interlock fee - Alcohol and drug addiction treatment fee - Blood alcohol concentration test (BAT)
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, an ignition interlock fee of forty dollars ($40.00) shall be assessed for each violation of § 55-10-401 , which occurred on or after July 1, 2010, and resulted in a conviction for such offense. (b) In addition to all other criminal penalties, costs, taxes and fees now prescribed by law, any person convicted of violating § 55-10-401 will be assessed a fee of five dollars ($5.00), to be paid into the state treasury and deposited to the credit of the fund established pursuant to § 9-4-206 . (c) (1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, an alcohol and drug addiction treatment fee of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be assessed for each conviction for a violation of § 55-10-401 . (2) All proceeds collected pursuant to subdivision (c)(1), shall be transmitted to the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services for deposit in the special "alcohol and drug addiction treatment fund" administered by the department. (d) (1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, in counties having a population of not less than three hundred thirty-five thousand (335,000) nor more than three hundred thirty-six thousand (336,000), or in counties having a population of more than eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a blood alcohol concentration test (BAT) fee in the amount of seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50) will be assessed upon conviction of an offense of driving while intoxicated for each offender who has taken a breath-alcohol test on an evidential breath testing unit provided, maintained and administered by a law enforcement agency in the counties or where breath, blood or urine has been analyzed by a publicly funded forensic laboratory. (2) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, in counties having a metropolitan form of government with a population greater than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a BAT fee in an amount to be established by resolution of the legislative body of any county to which this subdivision (d)(2) applies, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00), will be assessed upon conviction of an offense of driving while intoxicated for each offender who has taken a breath-alcohol test on an evidential breath testing unit provided, maintained and administered by a law enforcement agency in the counties or where breath, blood or urine has been analyzed by a publicly funded forensic laboratory. (3) This fee shall be collected by the clerks of various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis and designated for exclusive use by the law enforcement testing unit of the counties if the BAT was conducted on an evidential breath testing unit. If the blood alcohol test was conducted by a publicly funded forensic laboratory, the fee shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis and designated for exclusive use by the publicly funded forensic laboratory. (4) In counties having a metropolitan form of government with a population greater than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, this fee shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis. If the BAT was conducted on an evidential breath testing unit, seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50) of the fee shall be designated for exclusive use by the law enforcement testing unit of the county. The county trustee shall deposit the remainder of the fee in the general fund of the county. If the blood alcohol test was conducted by a publicly funded forensic laboratory, seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50) of the fee collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis shall be designated for exclusive use by the publicly funded forensic laboratory. The county trustee shall deposit the remainder of the fee in the general fund of the county. (e) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in any county having a population of not less than three hundred seven thousand eight hundred (307,800) nor more than three hundred seven thousand nine hundred (307,900), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, upon conviction for a violation of § 55-10-401 , § 55-10-415 , § 55-10-421 or § 55-50-408 , the court shall assess against the defendant a blood alcohol concentration test (BAT) fee to be established by the county legislative body of any county to which this subsection (e) applies in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) for obtaining a blood sample for the purpose of performing a test to determine the alcoholic or drug content of the defendant's blood pursuant to § 55-10-406 that is incurred by the governmental entity served by the law enforcement agency arresting the defendant. The fee authorized by this subsection (e) shall only be assessed if a blood sample is actually taken from a defendant convicted of any of these offenses and the test is actually performed on the sample. (f) (1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs, and punishments now prescribed by law, including the fee imposed pursuant to subsection (d), a blood alcohol or drug concentration test (BADT) fee in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) shall be assessed upon a conviction for driving under the influence of an intoxicant under § 55-10-401 , vehicular assault under § 39-13-106 , aggravated vehicular assault under § 39-13-115 , vehicular homicide under § 39-13-213(a)(2) , simple possession or casual exchange of a controlled substance under § 39-17-418 , reckless driving under § 55-10-205 , or aggravated vehicular homicide under § 39-13-218 , for each offender who has taken a breath alcohol test on an evidential breath testing unit provided, maintained, and administered by a law enforcement agency for the purpose of determining the breath alcohol content or has submitted to a chemical test to determine the alcohol or drug content of the blood or urine. (2) The fee authorized in subdivision (f)(1) shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the state treasurer on a monthly basis for deposit in the state general fund, to be used only as appropriated by the general assembly. (3) Any moneys in the TBI toxicology unit intoxicant testing fund as of June 30, 2018, shall revert to the general fund on such date, to be used only as appropriated by the general assembly. (g) (1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, including the fee imposed pursuant to subsection (d), a blood alcohol or drug concentration test (BADT) fee in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be assessed upon conviction for a violation of § 39-13-106 , § 39-13-213(a)(2) , § 39-13-218 or § 55-10-401 , if the blood or urine of the convicted person was analyzed by a publicly funded forensic laboratory or other forensic laboratory operated by and located in counties having a population of not less than eighty-seven thousand nine hundred (87,900) nor more than eighty-eight thousand (88,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, for the purpose of determining the alcohol or drug content of the blood. (2) The fee authorized in subdivision (g)(1) shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and shall be forwarded to the county trustees of those counties on a monthly basis and designated for the exclusive use of the publicly funded forensic laboratory in those counties. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 900, s 8, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1044, Secs.s 3, s 4 eff. 5/21/2018. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 16, s 1, eff. 3/24/2017. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 876, s 10, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 13, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1989, ch. 239, § 1.
(a) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, an ignition interlock fee of forty dollars ($40.00) shall be assessed for each violation of § 55-10-401 , which occurred on or after July 1, 2010, and resulted in a conviction for such offense.
(b) In addition to all other criminal penalties, costs, taxes and fees now prescribed by law, any person convicted of violating § 55-10-401 will be assessed a fee of five dollars ($5.00), to be paid into the state treasury and deposited to the credit of the fund established pursuant to § 9-4-206 .
(c) (1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, an alcohol and drug addiction treatment fee of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be assessed for each conviction for a violation of § 55-10-401 . (2) All proceeds collected pursuant to subdivision (c)(1), shall be transmitted to the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services for deposit in the special "alcohol and drug addiction treatment fund" administered by the department.
(1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, an alcohol and drug addiction treatment fee of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be assessed for each conviction for a violation of § 55-10-401 .
(2) All proceeds collected pursuant to subdivision (c)(1), shall be transmitted to the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services for deposit in the special "alcohol and drug addiction treatment fund" administered by the department.
(d) (1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, in counties having a population of not less than three hundred thirty-five thousand (335,000) nor more than three hundred thirty-six thousand (336,000), or in counties having a population of more than eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a blood alcohol concentration test (BAT) fee in the amount of seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50) will be assessed upon conviction of an offense of driving while intoxicated for each offender who has taken a breath-alcohol test on an evidential breath testing unit provided, maintained and administered by a law enforcement agency in the counties or where breath, blood or urine has been analyzed by a publicly funded forensic laboratory. (2) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, in counties having a metropolitan form of government with a population greater than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a BAT fee in an amount to be established by resolution of the legislative body of any county to which this subdivision (d)(2) applies, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00), will be assessed upon conviction of an offense of driving while intoxicated for each offender who has taken a breath-alcohol test on an evidential breath testing unit provided, maintained and administered by a law enforcement agency in the counties or where breath, blood or urine has been analyzed by a publicly funded forensic laboratory. (3) This fee shall be collected by the clerks of various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis and designated for exclusive use by the law enforcement testing unit of the counties if the BAT was conducted on an evidential breath testing unit. If the blood alcohol test was conducted by a publicly funded forensic laboratory, the fee shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis and designated for exclusive use by the publicly funded forensic laboratory. (4) In counties having a metropolitan form of government with a population greater than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, this fee shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis. If the BAT was conducted on an evidential breath testing unit, seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50) of the fee shall be designated for exclusive use by the law enforcement testing unit of the county. The county trustee shall deposit the remainder of the fee in the general fund of the county. If the blood alcohol test was conducted by a publicly funded forensic laboratory, seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50) of the fee collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis shall be designated for exclusive use by the publicly funded forensic laboratory. The county trustee shall deposit the remainder of the fee in the general fund of the county.
(1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, in counties having a population of not less than three hundred thirty-five thousand (335,000) nor more than three hundred thirty-six thousand (336,000), or in counties having a population of more than eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a blood alcohol concentration test (BAT) fee in the amount of seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50) will be assessed upon conviction of an offense of driving while intoxicated for each offender who has taken a breath-alcohol test on an evidential breath testing unit provided, maintained and administered by a law enforcement agency in the counties or where breath, blood or urine has been analyzed by a publicly funded forensic laboratory.
(2) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, in counties having a metropolitan form of government with a population greater than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a BAT fee in an amount to be established by resolution of the legislative body of any county to which this subdivision (d)(2) applies, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00), will be assessed upon conviction of an offense of driving while intoxicated for each offender who has taken a breath-alcohol test on an evidential breath testing unit provided, maintained and administered by a law enforcement agency in the counties or where breath, blood or urine has been analyzed by a publicly funded forensic laboratory.
(3) This fee shall be collected by the clerks of various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis and designated for exclusive use by the law enforcement testing unit of the counties if the BAT was conducted on an evidential breath testing unit. If the blood alcohol test was conducted by a publicly funded forensic laboratory, the fee shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis and designated for exclusive use by the publicly funded forensic laboratory.
(4) In counties having a metropolitan form of government with a population greater than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, this fee shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis. If the BAT was conducted on an evidential breath testing unit, seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50) of the fee shall be designated for exclusive use by the law enforcement testing unit of the county. The county trustee shall deposit the remainder of the fee in the general fund of the county. If the blood alcohol test was conducted by a publicly funded forensic laboratory, seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50) of the fee collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the county trustee on a monthly basis shall be designated for exclusive use by the publicly funded forensic laboratory. The county trustee shall deposit the remainder of the fee in the general fund of the county.
(e) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in any county having a population of not less than three hundred seven thousand eight hundred (307,800) nor more than three hundred seven thousand nine hundred (307,900), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, upon conviction for a violation of § 55-10-401 , § 55-10-415 , § 55-10-421 or § 55-50-408 , the court shall assess against the defendant a blood alcohol concentration test (BAT) fee to be established by the county legislative body of any county to which this subsection (e) applies in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) for obtaining a blood sample for the purpose of performing a test to determine the alcoholic or drug content of the defendant's blood pursuant to § 55-10-406 that is incurred by the governmental entity served by the law enforcement agency arresting the defendant. The fee authorized by this subsection (e) shall only be assessed if a blood sample is actually taken from a defendant convicted of any of these offenses and the test is actually performed on the sample.
(f) (1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs, and punishments now prescribed by law, including the fee imposed pursuant to subsection (d), a blood alcohol or drug concentration test (BADT) fee in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) shall be assessed upon a conviction for driving under the influence of an intoxicant under § 55-10-401 , vehicular assault under § 39-13-106 , aggravated vehicular assault under § 39-13-115 , vehicular homicide under § 39-13-213(a)(2) , simple possession or casual exchange of a controlled substance under § 39-17-418 , reckless driving under § 55-10-205 , or aggravated vehicular homicide under § 39-13-218 , for each offender who has taken a breath alcohol test on an evidential breath testing unit provided, maintained, and administered by a law enforcement agency for the purpose of determining the breath alcohol content or has submitted to a chemical test to determine the alcohol or drug content of the blood or urine. (2) The fee authorized in subdivision (f)(1) shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the state treasurer on a monthly basis for deposit in the state general fund, to be used only as appropriated by the general assembly. (3) Any moneys in the TBI toxicology unit intoxicant testing fund as of June 30, 2018, shall revert to the general fund on such date, to be used only as appropriated by the general assembly.
(1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs, and punishments now prescribed by law, including the fee imposed pursuant to subsection (d), a blood alcohol or drug concentration test (BADT) fee in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) shall be assessed upon a conviction for driving under the influence of an intoxicant under § 55-10-401 , vehicular assault under § 39-13-106 , aggravated vehicular assault under § 39-13-115 , vehicular homicide under § 39-13-213(a)(2) , simple possession or casual exchange of a controlled substance under § 39-17-418 , reckless driving under § 55-10-205 , or aggravated vehicular homicide under § 39-13-218 , for each offender who has taken a breath alcohol test on an evidential breath testing unit provided, maintained, and administered by a law enforcement agency for the purpose of determining the breath alcohol content or has submitted to a chemical test to determine the alcohol or drug content of the blood or urine.
(2) The fee authorized in subdivision (f)(1) shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and forwarded to the state treasurer on a monthly basis for deposit in the state general fund, to be used only as appropriated by the general assembly.
(3) Any moneys in the TBI toxicology unit intoxicant testing fund as of June 30, 2018, shall revert to the general fund on such date, to be used only as appropriated by the general assembly.
(g) (1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, including the fee imposed pursuant to subsection (d), a blood alcohol or drug concentration test (BADT) fee in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be assessed upon conviction for a violation of § 39-13-106 , § 39-13-213(a)(2) , § 39-13-218 or § 55-10-401 , if the blood or urine of the convicted person was analyzed by a publicly funded forensic laboratory or other forensic laboratory operated by and located in counties having a population of not less than eighty-seven thousand nine hundred (87,900) nor more than eighty-eight thousand (88,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, for the purpose of determining the alcohol or drug content of the blood. (2) The fee authorized in subdivision (g)(1) shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and shall be forwarded to the county trustees of those counties on a monthly basis and designated for the exclusive use of the publicly funded forensic laboratory in those counties.
(1) In addition to all other fines, fees, costs and punishments now prescribed by law, including the fee imposed pursuant to subsection (d), a blood alcohol or drug concentration test (BADT) fee in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be assessed upon conviction for a violation of § 39-13-106 , § 39-13-213(a)(2) , § 39-13-218 or § 55-10-401 , if the blood or urine of the convicted person was analyzed by a publicly funded forensic laboratory or other forensic laboratory operated by and located in counties having a population of not less than eighty-seven thousand nine hundred (87,900) nor more than eighty-eight thousand (88,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, for the purpose of determining the alcohol or drug content of the blood.
(2) The fee authorized in subdivision (g)(1) shall be collected by the clerks of the various courts of the counties and shall be forwarded to the county trustees of those counties on a monthly basis and designated for the exclusive use of the publicly funded forensic laboratory in those counties.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 900, s 8, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1044, Secs.s 3, s 4 eff. 5/21/2018.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 16, s 1, eff. 3/24/2017.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 876, s 10, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 13, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1989, ch. 239, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-19-110 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 55-19-110
Fees for licenses
Status: in_force

(a) Licenses issued by the commissioner of safety pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for the calendar year for which they are issued, and shall be subject to renewal from year to year. (b) Each application for an original or renewal commercial driver training school license shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (c) Each application for an original or renewal instructor's license shall be accompanied by a fee of five dollars ($5.00). (d) License fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall constitute departmental receipts of the department of safety for use in the enforcement of this chapter. Acts 1967, ch. 163, § 10; T.C.A., § 59-1910.
(a) Licenses issued by the commissioner of safety pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for the calendar year for which they are issued, and shall be subject to renewal from year to year.
(b) Each application for an original or renewal commercial driver training school license shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(c) Each application for an original or renewal instructor's license shall be accompanied by a fee of five dollars ($5.00).
(d) License fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall constitute departmental receipts of the department of safety for use in the enforcement of this chapter.
Acts 1967, ch. 163, § 10; T.C.A., § 59-1910.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-505 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-505
Adjusting tax valuation and classification fees to establish a uniform month of expiration
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of establishing a new fleet registrant, in order to establish a uniform month of expiration, the valuation for the vehicle license tax shall be maintained at the current valuation if it is necessary to calculate a partial year vehicle license tax. (b) For the purposes of establishing a new fleet registrant, in order to establish a uniform month of expiration, the classification fees and any other motor carrier fees established by law may be discounted on a monthly basis for the purposes of calculating a partial registration year. Acts 1993, ch. 150, § 6.
(a) For the purposes of establishing a new fleet registrant, in order to establish a uniform month of expiration, the valuation for the vehicle license tax shall be maintained at the current valuation if it is necessary to calculate a partial year vehicle license tax.
(b) For the purposes of establishing a new fleet registrant, in order to establish a uniform month of expiration, the classification fees and any other motor carrier fees established by law may be discounted on a monthly basis for the purposes of calculating a partial registration year.
Acts 1993, ch. 150, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-28-111 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 28 / Section 55-28-111
Civil action for damages - Demand for mediation - Injunctive relief
Status: in_force

(a) A dealer, manufacturer, or warrantor injured by another party's violation of this chapter may bring a civil action in circuit court to recover actual damages. The court shall award attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party in such an action. Venue for any civil action authorized by this section shall exclusively be in the county in which the dealer's business is located. In an action involving more than one (1) dealer, venue may be in any county in which any dealer that is party to the action is located. (b) (1) Prior to bringing suit under this section, the party bringing suit for an alleged violation shall serve a written demand for mediation upon the offending party. (2) The demand for mediation shall be served upon the other party via certified mail at the address stated within the manufacturer/dealer agreement between the parties. (3) The demand for mediation shall contain a brief statement of the dispute and the relief sought by the party filing the demand. (4) Within twenty (20) days after the date a demand for mediation is served, the parties shall mutually select an independent, certified mediator and meet with that mediator for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute. The meeting place shall be in this state in a location selected by the mediator. The mediator may extend the date of the meeting for good cause shown by either party or upon stipulation of both parties. (5) The service of a demand for mediation under this section shall toll the time for the filing of any complaint, petition, protest, or other action under this chapter until representatives of both parties have met with a mutually selected mediator for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute. If a complaint, petition, protest, or other action is filed before that meeting, the court shall enter an order suspending the proceeding or action until the mediation meeting has occurred and may, upon written stipulation of all parties to the proceeding or action that the parties wish to continue to mediate under this section, enter an order suspending the proceeding or action for as long a period as the court considers appropriate. (6) The parties to the mediation shall bear the parties' own costs for attorney's fees and divide equally the cost of the mediator. (c) In addition to the remedies provided in this section and notwithstanding the existence of any additional remedy at law, a manufacturer, warrantor, or dealer is authorized to make application to a circuit court for the grant, upon a hearing and for cause shown, of a temporary or permanent injunction, or both, restraining any person from acting as a dealer without being properly licensed, from violating or continuing to violate this chapter, or from failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this chapter. Such injunction shall be issued without bond. A single act in violation of this chapter shall be sufficient to authorize the issuance of an injunction. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 11, eff. 7/1/2017.
(a) A dealer, manufacturer, or warrantor injured by another party's violation of this chapter may bring a civil action in circuit court to recover actual damages. The court shall award attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party in such an action. Venue for any civil action authorized by this section shall exclusively be in the county in which the dealer's business is located. In an action involving more than one (1) dealer, venue may be in any county in which any dealer that is party to the action is located.
(b) (1) Prior to bringing suit under this section, the party bringing suit for an alleged violation shall serve a written demand for mediation upon the offending party. (2) The demand for mediation shall be served upon the other party via certified mail at the address stated within the manufacturer/dealer agreement between the parties. (3) The demand for mediation shall contain a brief statement of the dispute and the relief sought by the party filing the demand. (4) Within twenty (20) days after the date a demand for mediation is served, the parties shall mutually select an independent, certified mediator and meet with that mediator for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute. The meeting place shall be in this state in a location selected by the mediator. The mediator may extend the date of the meeting for good cause shown by either party or upon stipulation of both parties. (5) The service of a demand for mediation under this section shall toll the time for the filing of any complaint, petition, protest, or other action under this chapter until representatives of both parties have met with a mutually selected mediator for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute. If a complaint, petition, protest, or other action is filed before that meeting, the court shall enter an order suspending the proceeding or action until the mediation meeting has occurred and may, upon written stipulation of all parties to the proceeding or action that the parties wish to continue to mediate under this section, enter an order suspending the proceeding or action for as long a period as the court considers appropriate. (6) The parties to the mediation shall bear the parties' own costs for attorney's fees and divide equally the cost of the mediator.
(1) Prior to bringing suit under this section, the party bringing suit for an alleged violation shall serve a written demand for mediation upon the offending party.
(2) The demand for mediation shall be served upon the other party via certified mail at the address stated within the manufacturer/dealer agreement between the parties.
(3) The demand for mediation shall contain a brief statement of the dispute and the relief sought by the party filing the demand.
(4) Within twenty (20) days after the date a demand for mediation is served, the parties shall mutually select an independent, certified mediator and meet with that mediator for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute. The meeting place shall be in this state in a location selected by the mediator. The mediator may extend the date of the meeting for good cause shown by either party or upon stipulation of both parties.
(5) The service of a demand for mediation under this section shall toll the time for the filing of any complaint, petition, protest, or other action under this chapter until representatives of both parties have met with a mutually selected mediator for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute. If a complaint, petition, protest, or other action is filed before that meeting, the court shall enter an order suspending the proceeding or action until the mediation meeting has occurred and may, upon written stipulation of all parties to the proceeding or action that the parties wish to continue to mediate under this section, enter an order suspending the proceeding or action for as long a period as the court considers appropriate.
(6) The parties to the mediation shall bear the parties' own costs for attorney's fees and divide equally the cost of the mediator.
(c) In addition to the remedies provided in this section and notwithstanding the existence of any additional remedy at law, a manufacturer, warrantor, or dealer is authorized to make application to a circuit court for the grant, upon a hearing and for cause shown, of a temporary or permanent injunction, or both, restraining any person from acting as a dealer without being properly licensed, from violating or continuing to violate this chapter, or from failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this chapter. Such injunction shall be issued without bond. A single act in violation of this chapter shall be sufficient to authorize the issuance of an injunction.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 11, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-25-107 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 25 / Section 55-25-107
Disclosure for certain purposes
Status: in_force

(a) The department, or any officer, employee, or contractor of the department, shall not knowingly disclose or otherwise make available to any person or entity: (1) Personal information about any person obtained by the department in connection with a motor vehicle record, except as provided in this section; or (2) Highly restricted personal information about any person obtained by the department in connection with a motor vehicle record, without the express consent of the person to whom that information applies, except uses permitted in subdivisions (b)(1), (b)(4), (b)(6), and (b)(9); provided, however, that this subdivision (a)(2) shall not in any way affect the administration of organ donation initiatives in this state. (b) Personal information referred to in subsection (a) shall be disclosed for use in connection with matters of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft, motor vehicle emissions, motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories, performance monitoring of motor vehicles and dealers by motor vehicle manufacturers, and removal of nonowner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers to carry out the purposes of Titles I and IV of the federal Anti-Car Theft Act of 1992 ( 15 U.S.C. § 2021 et seq.), the federal Automobile Information Disclosure Act ( 15 U.S.C. § 1231 et seq.), the federal Clean Air Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., 49 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq., 49 U.S.C. § 30501 et seq., 49 U.S.C. § 32101 et seq., 49 U.S.C. § 33101 et seq.), and, subject to subdivision (a)(2), may be disclosed for use as follows: (1) By any government agency, including any court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions, or any private person or entity acting on behalf of a federal, state or local agency in carrying out its functions; (2) In connection with matters of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft, motor vehicle emissions, motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories, performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and dealers, motor vehicle market research activities, including survey research, and removal of nonowner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers; (3) In the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only: (A) To verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees, or contractors; and (B) If the information so submitted is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information, but only for purposes of preventing fraud by, pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against the individual; (4) In connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any federal, state, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body, including the service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement of judgments and orders, or pursuant to an order of a federal, state or local court; (5) In research activities, and for use in producing statistical reports, so long as the personal information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact individuals; (6) By any insurer or insurance support organization, or by a self-insured entity, or its agents, employees, or contractors, in connection with claims investigation activities, antifraud activities, rating or underwriting; (7) In providing notice to the owners of towed or impounded vehicles; (8) By any licensed private investigative agency or licensed security service for any purpose permitted under this subsection (b); (9) By an employer or its agent or insurer to obtain or verify information relating to a holder of a commercial driver license that is required under 49 U.S.C. § 31301 et seq.; (10) In connection with the operation of private toll transportation facilities; (11) By any requester, if the requester demonstrates it has obtained the written consent of the individual to whom the information pertains; and (12) For any other use specifically authorized under the law of this state, if that use is related to the operation of a motor vehicle or public safety. (c) An authorized recipient of personal information, except a recipient under [former] subdivision (b)(11) or (b)(12) [repealed], may resell or redisclose the information only for use permitted under subsection (b), but not for uses under [former] subdivision (b)(11) or (b)(12) [repealed]. An authorized recipient under [former] subdivision (b)(11) [repealed] may resell or redisclose personal information for any purpose. An authorized recipient under [former] subdivision (b)(12) [repealed] may resell or redisclose personal information pursuant to [former] subdivision (b)(12) [repealed]. Any authorized recipient, except a recipient under [former] subdivision (b)(11) [repealed], that resells or rediscloses personal information covered by this section shall keep for a period of five (5) years records identifying each person or entity that receives information and the permitted purpose for which the information will be used and shall make those records available to the department of revenue or the department of safety upon request. (d) The department of revenue or the department of safety may establish and carry out procedures under which the department or its agents, upon receiving a request for personal information that does not fall within one (1) of the exceptions in subsection (b), may mail a copy of the request to the individual about whom the information was requested, informing that individual of the request, together with a statement to the effect that the information shall not be released unless the individual waives the individual's right to privacy under this section. (e) Under no circumstances may the department of revenue or the department of safety condition or burden in any way the issuance of an individual's motor vehicle record to obtain express consent for the disclosure of that record. Nothing in this subsection (e) shall be construed to prohibit the department of revenue or the department of safety from charging an administrative fee for issuance of a motor vehicle record. (f) Motor vehicle records, personal information, or highly restricted personal information shall be disclosed to any person by the department of revenue or the department of safety upon proof of the identity of the person requesting the record or information and representation by that person that the use of the personal information shall be strictly limited to one (1) or more of the permitted uses described in this section. (g) Before issuing motor vehicle records, personal information, or highly restricted personal information, the department of revenue or the department of safety may require any person, federal, state, or local governmental agency requesting that information, or each of the requesting entity's contractors, officers or individuals in the employ of that person or governmental agency that will have access to the information, to execute a confidentiality agreement stating that the recipient, or the recipient's contractor, officer or employee, as the case may be, shall comply with the confidentiality provisions of this section and shall limit the use of the information to those uses specifically permissible under this section. (h) No person, governmental agency, or contractor, officer or employee thereof who receives information under this section shall disclose that information to any person other than the person to whom it relates, except as otherwise may be authorized by this section or other applicable law. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1077, s 1, eff. 5/25/2022. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 183, s 7, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1996, ch. 745, §7; 2007 , ch. 484, § 112.
(a) The department, or any officer, employee, or contractor of the department, shall not knowingly disclose or otherwise make available to any person or entity: (1) Personal information about any person obtained by the department in connection with a motor vehicle record, except as provided in this section; or (2) Highly restricted personal information about any person obtained by the department in connection with a motor vehicle record, without the express consent of the person to whom that information applies, except uses permitted in subdivisions (b)(1), (b)(4), (b)(6), and (b)(9); provided, however, that this subdivision (a)(2) shall not in any way affect the administration of organ donation initiatives in this state.
(1) Personal information about any person obtained by the department in connection with a motor vehicle record, except as provided in this section; or
(2) Highly restricted personal information about any person obtained by the department in connection with a motor vehicle record, without the express consent of the person to whom that information applies, except uses permitted in subdivisions (b)(1), (b)(4), (b)(6), and (b)(9); provided, however, that this subdivision (a)(2) shall not in any way affect the administration of organ donation initiatives in this state.
(b) Personal information referred to in subsection (a) shall be disclosed for use in connection with matters of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft, motor vehicle emissions, motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories, performance monitoring of motor vehicles and dealers by motor vehicle manufacturers, and removal of nonowner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers to carry out the purposes of Titles I and IV of the federal Anti-Car Theft Act of 1992 ( 15 U.S.C. § 2021 et seq.), the federal Automobile Information Disclosure Act ( 15 U.S.C. § 1231 et seq.), the federal Clean Air Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., 49 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq., 49 U.S.C. § 30501 et seq., 49 U.S.C. § 32101 et seq., 49 U.S.C. § 33101 et seq.), and, subject to subdivision (a)(2), may be disclosed for use as follows: (1) By any government agency, including any court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions, or any private person or entity acting on behalf of a federal, state or local agency in carrying out its functions; (2) In connection with matters of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft, motor vehicle emissions, motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories, performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and dealers, motor vehicle market research activities, including survey research, and removal of nonowner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers; (3) In the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only: (A) To verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees, or contractors; and (B) If the information so submitted is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information, but only for purposes of preventing fraud by, pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against the individual; (4) In connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any federal, state, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body, including the service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement of judgments and orders, or pursuant to an order of a federal, state or local court; (5) In research activities, and for use in producing statistical reports, so long as the personal information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact individuals; (6) By any insurer or insurance support organization, or by a self-insured entity, or its agents, employees, or contractors, in connection with claims investigation activities, antifraud activities, rating or underwriting; (7) In providing notice to the owners of towed or impounded vehicles; (8) By any licensed private investigative agency or licensed security service for any purpose permitted under this subsection (b); (9) By an employer or its agent or insurer to obtain or verify information relating to a holder of a commercial driver license that is required under 49 U.S.C. § 31301 et seq.; (10) In connection with the operation of private toll transportation facilities; (11) By any requester, if the requester demonstrates it has obtained the written consent of the individual to whom the information pertains; and (12) For any other use specifically authorized under the law of this state, if that use is related to the operation of a motor vehicle or public safety.
(1) By any government agency, including any court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions, or any private person or entity acting on behalf of a federal, state or local agency in carrying out its functions;
(2) In connection with matters of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft, motor vehicle emissions, motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories, performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and dealers, motor vehicle market research activities, including survey research, and removal of nonowner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers;
(3) In the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only: (A) To verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees, or contractors; and (B) If the information so submitted is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information, but only for purposes of preventing fraud by, pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against the individual;
(A) To verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees, or contractors; and
(B) If the information so submitted is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information, but only for purposes of preventing fraud by, pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against the individual;
(4) In connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any federal, state, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body, including the service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement of judgments and orders, or pursuant to an order of a federal, state or local court;
(5) In research activities, and for use in producing statistical reports, so long as the personal information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact individuals;
(6) By any insurer or insurance support organization, or by a self-insured entity, or its agents, employees, or contractors, in connection with claims investigation activities, antifraud activities, rating or underwriting;
(7) In providing notice to the owners of towed or impounded vehicles;
(8) By any licensed private investigative agency or licensed security service for any purpose permitted under this subsection (b);
(9) By an employer or its agent or insurer to obtain or verify information relating to a holder of a commercial driver license that is required under 49 U.S.C. § 31301 et seq.;
(10) In connection with the operation of private toll transportation facilities;
(11) By any requester, if the requester demonstrates it has obtained the written consent of the individual to whom the information pertains; and
(12) For any other use specifically authorized under the law of this state, if that use is related to the operation of a motor vehicle or public safety.
(c) An authorized recipient of personal information, except a recipient under [former] subdivision (b)(11) or (b)(12) [repealed], may resell or redisclose the information only for use permitted under subsection (b), but not for uses under [former] subdivision (b)(11) or (b)(12) [repealed]. An authorized recipient under [former] subdivision (b)(11) [repealed] may resell or redisclose personal information for any purpose. An authorized recipient under [former] subdivision (b)(12) [repealed] may resell or redisclose personal information pursuant to [former] subdivision (b)(12) [repealed]. Any authorized recipient, except a recipient under [former] subdivision (b)(11) [repealed], that resells or rediscloses personal information covered by this section shall keep for a period of five (5) years records identifying each person or entity that receives information and the permitted purpose for which the information will be used and shall make those records available to the department of revenue or the department of safety upon request.
(d) The department of revenue or the department of safety may establish and carry out procedures under which the department or its agents, upon receiving a request for personal information that does not fall within one (1) of the exceptions in subsection (b), may mail a copy of the request to the individual about whom the information was requested, informing that individual of the request, together with a statement to the effect that the information shall not be released unless the individual waives the individual's right to privacy under this section.
(e) Under no circumstances may the department of revenue or the department of safety condition or burden in any way the issuance of an individual's motor vehicle record to obtain express consent for the disclosure of that record. Nothing in this subsection (e) shall be construed to prohibit the department of revenue or the department of safety from charging an administrative fee for issuance of a motor vehicle record.
(f) Motor vehicle records, personal information, or highly restricted personal information shall be disclosed to any person by the department of revenue or the department of safety upon proof of the identity of the person requesting the record or information and representation by that person that the use of the personal information shall be strictly limited to one (1) or more of the permitted uses described in this section.
(g) Before issuing motor vehicle records, personal information, or highly restricted personal information, the department of revenue or the department of safety may require any person, federal, state, or local governmental agency requesting that information, or each of the requesting entity's contractors, officers or individuals in the employ of that person or governmental agency that will have access to the information, to execute a confidentiality agreement stating that the recipient, or the recipient's contractor, officer or employee, as the case may be, shall comply with the confidentiality provisions of this section and shall limit the use of the information to those uses specifically permissible under this section.
(h) No person, governmental agency, or contractor, officer or employee thereof who receives information under this section shall disclose that information to any person other than the person to whom it relates, except as otherwise may be authorized by this section or other applicable law.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1077, s 1, eff. 5/25/2022.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 183, s 7, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1996, ch. 745, §7; 2007 , ch. 484, § 112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-31-404 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 31 / Section 55-31-404
Towing and storage fees
Status: in_force

A person engaged in the business of towing motor vehicles by tow truck or otherwise or the storing of such motor vehicles for any type of remuneration, whether as the principal business of the person or incidental to the person's principal business, shall not charge a person for the towing or storage of a motor vehicle: (1) A fee charged at a higher rate than the maximum fee that has been approved by the Tennessee highway patrol district to be charged for the same service by persons engaged in a business described in this section; (2) A gate, access, or release fee during normal business hours for any day during which daily storage is also being charged; or (3) A release fee of more than one hundred dollars ($100). Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
A person engaged in the business of towing motor vehicles by tow truck or otherwise or the storing of such motor vehicles for any type of remuneration, whether as the principal business of the person or incidental to the person's principal business, shall not charge a person for the towing or storage of a motor vehicle:
(1) A fee charged at a higher rate than the maximum fee that has been approved by the Tennessee highway patrol district to be charged for the same service by persons engaged in a business described in this section;
(2) A gate, access, or release fee during normal business hours for any day during which daily storage is also being charged; or
(3) A release fee of more than one hundred dollars ($100).
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-5-102 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 55-5-102
Theft or embezzlement and recovery of registered vehicle - Notice required - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) The owner, lienholder or insurer of the owner of a registered vehicle that has been stolen or embezzled shall notify the Tennessee highway patrol or the local sheriff's office or police department of the theft or embezzlement, but in the event of an embezzlement, the person shall make the report only after having procured the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the person charged with the embezzlement. (b) Every owner or other person who has given any notice under subsection (a) must notify the Tennessee highway patrol or the local sheriff's office or police department of a recovery of the vehicle. (c) In the event the owner is notified by any law enforcement officer or by a garage or wrecker operator of the recovery of the stolen vehicle, it is the duty of the owner to immediately notify the owner's theft insurer of the vehicle's recovery and its location. (d) Any person, firm or corporation violating this section commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 71 (Williams, § 5538.171); Acts 1972, ch. 725, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-502; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) The owner, lienholder or insurer of the owner of a registered vehicle that has been stolen or embezzled shall notify the Tennessee highway patrol or the local sheriff's office or police department of the theft or embezzlement, but in the event of an embezzlement, the person shall make the report only after having procured the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the person charged with the embezzlement.
(b) Every owner or other person who has given any notice under subsection (a) must notify the Tennessee highway patrol or the local sheriff's office or police department of a recovery of the vehicle.
(c) In the event the owner is notified by any law enforcement officer or by a garage or wrecker operator of the recovery of the stolen vehicle, it is the duty of the owner to immediately notify the owner's theft insurer of the vehicle's recovery and its location.
(d) Any person, firm or corporation violating this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 71 (Williams, § 5538.171); Acts 1972, ch. 725, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-502; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-21-111 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 55-21-111
Disabled veteran decal
Status: in_force

The department shall provide, free of charge, to each disabled veteran who applies for and receives any registration plate issued under chapter 4, part 2 of this title, a disabled veteran decal of distinctive design to affix to such registration plate. Such disabled veteran decal of distinctive design properly affixed shall be a recognized symbol for the purposes of this part. Acts 2014, ch. 720, § 2.
The department shall provide, free of charge, to each disabled veteran who applies for and receives any registration plate issued under chapter 4, part 2 of this title, a disabled veteran decal of distinctive design to affix to such registration plate. Such disabled veteran decal of distinctive design properly affixed shall be a recognized symbol for the purposes of this part.
Acts 2014, ch. 720, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-24-111 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 24 / Section 55-24-111
Commencing actions against sellers or lessors
Status: in_force

No action shall be commenced or maintained under this chapter against the seller or lessor of a motor vehicle unless the seller or lessor is also the manufacturer, or unless the manufacturer of the motor vehicle is not subject to service of process in this state, or service cannot be secured by this state's long-arm statutes, or unless the manufacturer has been judicially declared insolvent. Acts 1986, ch. 857, § 12; T.C.A. § 55-24-211.
No action shall be commenced or maintained under this chapter against the seller or lessor of a motor vehicle unless the seller or lessor is also the manufacturer, or unless the manufacturer of the motor vehicle is not subject to service of process in this state, or service cannot be secured by this state's long-arm statutes, or unless the manufacturer has been judicially declared insolvent.
Acts 1986, ch. 857, § 12; T.C.A. § 55-24-211.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-3-128 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 55-3-128
Manufactured home affixed to real property
Status: in_force

(a) If a manufactured home is affixed to a parcel of real property, as provided in the affidavit of affixation, and the legal ownership of the manufactured home and real property is identical, upon the recording of the affidavit of affixation as provided in subsection (c), the owner shall surrender the certificate of the title or the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin of the manufactured home to the department for cancellation by providing the following documentation: (1) (A) The certificate of the title to the manufactured home, or each separate certificate of title if the manufactured home consists of more than one (1) unit, duly endorsed or otherwise showing the release of any lienholders noted on the certificate of title; (B) If the manufactured home is a new home not covered by a certificate of title, the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin; or (C) If the manufactured home is not covered by a certificate of title and the owner of the manufactured home, after diligent search and inquiry, is unable to produce the original manufacturer's certificate of origin for the manufactured home, a statement to that effect in the affidavit of affixation; (2) A copy of the deed or other instrument of conveyance of legal ownership to the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed conveying a fee simple or other legal ownership interest in the subject real property and that has been certified by the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the real property is located; and (3) A certified copy of an affidavit of affixation executed by all persons who have such a legal ownership interest in the manufactured home and the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed stating that the manufactured home is affixed to the real property described in the deed or other instrument that has been duly recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the real property and manufactured home are located. (b) (1) The affidavit of affixation shall be a separate document and shall contain the following information: (A) The names of all of the legal owners of the manufactured home and real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed; (B) The year built, manufacturer's name, model name or model number, serial number, length and width of the manufactured home; (C) The physical address of the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed; (D) The legal description of the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed; (E) A statement that the manufactured home is to be taxed as an improvement to the real property; (F) A statement that: (i) The manufactured home is covered by a certificate of title that the owner shall surrender to the department; (ii) The manufactured home is covered by a manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin that the owner shall surrender to the department; or (iii) The manufactured home is not covered by a certificate of title and the owner of the manufactured home, after diligent search and inquiry, is unable to produce the original manufacturer's certificate of origin for the manufactured home; (G) The name and mailing addresses of any lienholders holding consensual security interests in the manufactured home or whose liens have been noted upon any certificate of title covering the manufactured home; (H) A statement that: (i) All permits required by applicable governmental authorities have been obtained; (ii) The foundation system for the manufactured home complies with all laws, rules, regulations and codes and manufacturer's specifications applicable to the manufactured home becoming a permanent structure upon the real property; and (iii) The wheels and axles have been removed; (I) A statement that the manufactured home is permanently connected to a septic or sewer system and other utilities such as electricity, water and gas; (J) A statement of the preparer of the affidavit of affixation as required by § 66-24-115 or any successor statute; and (K) Due acknowledgement of the signature of each affiant as required by title 66, chapter 22 or any successor statute. (2) Any affidavit of affixation containing the information in subdivision (b)(1) shall be recorded by the appropriate county register of deeds. A copy of the affidavit shall be filed with the assessor of property in order to assist in locating and identifying the manufactured home for property tax purposes. (c) Recordation of the affidavit of affixation containing the terms in subsection (b) shall be prima facie evidence that the manufactured home has become affixed to the real property as an improvement to real property and shall satisfy the requirements of 11 U.S.C. § 1322(b)(2) , or any successor statute, to the extent the manufactured home constitutes the owner's principal residence. (d) The affidavit of affixation required pursuant to this section shall be in substantially the following form: Click here to view form. Acts 2003 , ch. 76, § 5; 2007 , ch. 484, § 28; 2009 , ch. 132, § 1.
(a) If a manufactured home is affixed to a parcel of real property, as provided in the affidavit of affixation, and the legal ownership of the manufactured home and real property is identical, upon the recording of the affidavit of affixation as provided in subsection (c), the owner shall surrender the certificate of the title or the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin of the manufactured home to the department for cancellation by providing the following documentation: (1) (A) The certificate of the title to the manufactured home, or each separate certificate of title if the manufactured home consists of more than one (1) unit, duly endorsed or otherwise showing the release of any lienholders noted on the certificate of title; (B) If the manufactured home is a new home not covered by a certificate of title, the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin; or (C) If the manufactured home is not covered by a certificate of title and the owner of the manufactured home, after diligent search and inquiry, is unable to produce the original manufacturer's certificate of origin for the manufactured home, a statement to that effect in the affidavit of affixation; (2) A copy of the deed or other instrument of conveyance of legal ownership to the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed conveying a fee simple or other legal ownership interest in the subject real property and that has been certified by the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the real property is located; and (3) A certified copy of an affidavit of affixation executed by all persons who have such a legal ownership interest in the manufactured home and the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed stating that the manufactured home is affixed to the real property described in the deed or other instrument that has been duly recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the real property and manufactured home are located.
(1) (A) The certificate of the title to the manufactured home, or each separate certificate of title if the manufactured home consists of more than one (1) unit, duly endorsed or otherwise showing the release of any lienholders noted on the certificate of title; (B) If the manufactured home is a new home not covered by a certificate of title, the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin; or (C) If the manufactured home is not covered by a certificate of title and the owner of the manufactured home, after diligent search and inquiry, is unable to produce the original manufacturer's certificate of origin for the manufactured home, a statement to that effect in the affidavit of affixation;
(A) The certificate of the title to the manufactured home, or each separate certificate of title if the manufactured home consists of more than one (1) unit, duly endorsed or otherwise showing the release of any lienholders noted on the certificate of title;
(B) If the manufactured home is a new home not covered by a certificate of title, the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin; or
(C) If the manufactured home is not covered by a certificate of title and the owner of the manufactured home, after diligent search and inquiry, is unable to produce the original manufacturer's certificate of origin for the manufactured home, a statement to that effect in the affidavit of affixation;
(2) A copy of the deed or other instrument of conveyance of legal ownership to the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed conveying a fee simple or other legal ownership interest in the subject real property and that has been certified by the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the real property is located; and
(3) A certified copy of an affidavit of affixation executed by all persons who have such a legal ownership interest in the manufactured home and the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed stating that the manufactured home is affixed to the real property described in the deed or other instrument that has been duly recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the real property and manufactured home are located.
(b) (1) The affidavit of affixation shall be a separate document and shall contain the following information: (A) The names of all of the legal owners of the manufactured home and real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed; (B) The year built, manufacturer's name, model name or model number, serial number, length and width of the manufactured home; (C) The physical address of the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed; (D) The legal description of the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed; (E) A statement that the manufactured home is to be taxed as an improvement to the real property; (F) A statement that: (i) The manufactured home is covered by a certificate of title that the owner shall surrender to the department; (ii) The manufactured home is covered by a manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin that the owner shall surrender to the department; or (iii) The manufactured home is not covered by a certificate of title and the owner of the manufactured home, after diligent search and inquiry, is unable to produce the original manufacturer's certificate of origin for the manufactured home; (G) The name and mailing addresses of any lienholders holding consensual security interests in the manufactured home or whose liens have been noted upon any certificate of title covering the manufactured home; (H) A statement that: (i) All permits required by applicable governmental authorities have been obtained; (ii) The foundation system for the manufactured home complies with all laws, rules, regulations and codes and manufacturer's specifications applicable to the manufactured home becoming a permanent structure upon the real property; and (iii) The wheels and axles have been removed; (I) A statement that the manufactured home is permanently connected to a septic or sewer system and other utilities such as electricity, water and gas; (J) A statement of the preparer of the affidavit of affixation as required by § 66-24-115 or any successor statute; and (K) Due acknowledgement of the signature of each affiant as required by title 66, chapter 22 or any successor statute. (2) Any affidavit of affixation containing the information in subdivision (b)(1) shall be recorded by the appropriate county register of deeds. A copy of the affidavit shall be filed with the assessor of property in order to assist in locating and identifying the manufactured home for property tax purposes.
(1) The affidavit of affixation shall be a separate document and shall contain the following information: (A) The names of all of the legal owners of the manufactured home and real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed; (B) The year built, manufacturer's name, model name or model number, serial number, length and width of the manufactured home; (C) The physical address of the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed; (D) The legal description of the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed; (E) A statement that the manufactured home is to be taxed as an improvement to the real property; (F) A statement that: (i) The manufactured home is covered by a certificate of title that the owner shall surrender to the department; (ii) The manufactured home is covered by a manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin that the owner shall surrender to the department; or (iii) The manufactured home is not covered by a certificate of title and the owner of the manufactured home, after diligent search and inquiry, is unable to produce the original manufacturer's certificate of origin for the manufactured home; (G) The name and mailing addresses of any lienholders holding consensual security interests in the manufactured home or whose liens have been noted upon any certificate of title covering the manufactured home; (H) A statement that: (i) All permits required by applicable governmental authorities have been obtained; (ii) The foundation system for the manufactured home complies with all laws, rules, regulations and codes and manufacturer's specifications applicable to the manufactured home becoming a permanent structure upon the real property; and (iii) The wheels and axles have been removed; (I) A statement that the manufactured home is permanently connected to a septic or sewer system and other utilities such as electricity, water and gas; (J) A statement of the preparer of the affidavit of affixation as required by § 66-24-115 or any successor statute; and (K) Due acknowledgement of the signature of each affiant as required by title 66, chapter 22 or any successor statute.
(A) The names of all of the legal owners of the manufactured home and real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed;
(B) The year built, manufacturer's name, model name or model number, serial number, length and width of the manufactured home;
(C) The physical address of the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed;
(D) The legal description of the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed;
(E) A statement that the manufactured home is to be taxed as an improvement to the real property;
(F) A statement that: (i) The manufactured home is covered by a certificate of title that the owner shall surrender to the department; (ii) The manufactured home is covered by a manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin that the owner shall surrender to the department; or (iii) The manufactured home is not covered by a certificate of title and the owner of the manufactured home, after diligent search and inquiry, is unable to produce the original manufacturer's certificate of origin for the manufactured home;
(i) The manufactured home is covered by a certificate of title that the owner shall surrender to the department;
(ii) The manufactured home is covered by a manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin that the owner shall surrender to the department; or
(iii) The manufactured home is not covered by a certificate of title and the owner of the manufactured home, after diligent search and inquiry, is unable to produce the original manufacturer's certificate of origin for the manufactured home;
(G) The name and mailing addresses of any lienholders holding consensual security interests in the manufactured home or whose liens have been noted upon any certificate of title covering the manufactured home;
(H) A statement that: (i) All permits required by applicable governmental authorities have been obtained; (ii) The foundation system for the manufactured home complies with all laws, rules, regulations and codes and manufacturer's specifications applicable to the manufactured home becoming a permanent structure upon the real property; and (iii) The wheels and axles have been removed;
(i) All permits required by applicable governmental authorities have been obtained;
(ii) The foundation system for the manufactured home complies with all laws, rules, regulations and codes and manufacturer's specifications applicable to the manufactured home becoming a permanent structure upon the real property; and
(iii) The wheels and axles have been removed;
(I) A statement that the manufactured home is permanently connected to a septic or sewer system and other utilities such as electricity, water and gas;
(J) A statement of the preparer of the affidavit of affixation as required by § 66-24-115 or any successor statute; and
(K) Due acknowledgement of the signature of each affiant as required by title 66, chapter 22 or any successor statute.
(2) Any affidavit of affixation containing the information in subdivision (b)(1) shall be recorded by the appropriate county register of deeds. A copy of the affidavit shall be filed with the assessor of property in order to assist in locating and identifying the manufactured home for property tax purposes.
(c) Recordation of the affidavit of affixation containing the terms in subsection (b) shall be prima facie evidence that the manufactured home has become affixed to the real property as an improvement to real property and shall satisfy the requirements of 11 U.S.C. § 1322(b)(2) , or any successor statute, to the extent the manufactured home constitutes the owner's principal residence.
(d) The affidavit of affixation required pursuant to this section shall be in substantially the following form: Click here to view form.
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Acts 2003 , ch. 76, § 5; 2007 , ch. 484, § 28; 2009 , ch. 132, § 1.
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Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-15-101 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 55-15-101
Sale of motor fuel and lubricating oils regulated - Posting of sign or placard stating price of each product sold required
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell or offer for sale at retail, for use or consumption in any motor vehicle, or to deliver into any motor vehicle for actual or apparent use therein, any product for use in supplying, creating or generating motive power to that motor vehicle, or lubricating oil for that motor vehicle, unless the person, firm or corporation conspicuously and plainly posts at the place of the sale or delivery, a sign or placard, stating the price of each such product, and oil, separately, and so that the prices can be readily and easily distinguished by brand or other designation as legible words, letters and figures of uniform size and dimensions. The sign or placard shall be so located and placed that it may easily be seen and read by purchasers or prospective purchasers of the product or oil. Acts 1939, ch. 200, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 6770.32 (Williams, § 6770.40); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1501.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell or offer for sale at retail, for use or consumption in any motor vehicle, or to deliver into any motor vehicle for actual or apparent use therein, any product for use in supplying, creating or generating motive power to that motor vehicle, or lubricating oil for that motor vehicle, unless the person, firm or corporation conspicuously and plainly posts at the place of the sale or delivery, a sign or placard, stating the price of each such product, and oil, separately, and so that the prices can be readily and easily distinguished by brand or other designation as legible words, letters and figures of uniform size and dimensions. The sign or placard shall be so located and placed that it may easily be seen and read by purchasers or prospective purchasers of the product or oil.
Acts 1939, ch. 200, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 6770.32 (Williams, § 6770.40); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1501.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-223 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-223
Emergency personnel
Status: in_force

(a) Registration plates issued under the emergency category pursuant to § 55-4-203(c)(1)(B)-(N) may be issued to persons included in the groups set out in this section, and in accordance with this part. (b) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and who holds a permanent official identification card of an auxiliary police unit working with the civil defense authorities, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, payment of the regular license fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 and payment of the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a registration plate as provided for in this part. (c) A resident of the state who holds a permanent official registration card of the civil air patrol and/or the civil defense organization, and/or a spouse, whose vehicle is titled or leased in the name of the resident and/or spouse, upon application accompanied by a letter from the local civil defense director indicating the current membership of the applicant and/or the spouse of the applicant, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, payment of the regular license fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and payment of any fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a registration plate as provided for in this part. (d) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle, who is a resident of this state and who is a member of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads or who is a resident of this state and a member of an emergency services squad in any county having a population of six hundred thousand (600,000) or more, according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, or who is a resident of this state and is an emergency medical technician, paramedic, emergency medical technician-paramedic, or other emergency medical responder, upon complying with the title and registration law, payment of the regular license fee appropriate to the vehicle's design or use, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 or § 55-4-113 , and payment of the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a registration plate as provided for in this part; except, that any active volunteer member of a local rescue squad who has at least one (1) year of service shall be exempt, at the time of renewal, from the regular license fee for only one (1) motor vehicle, upon the certification or sworn statement from the captain of the local rescue squad to which the person is attached confirming the person is an active volunteer member. In addition to the exemption provided by this subsection (d), the legislative body of a county is authorized to waive the motor vehicle tax for motor vehicles receiving an exemption under this subsection (d) from the registration fee if the waiver is approved in the same manner as the adoption of the motor vehicle tax under § 5-8-102 . The county clerk shall issue no plates to a local rescue squad member until receiving a list of all eligible members from the captain of the local rescue squad. Emergency medical technicians, paramedics, or emergency medical technician-paramedics not affiliated with a local rescue squad are required to present a current, valid paramedic, emergency medical technician, or emergency medical technician-paramedic's license prior to issuance of a plate under this section. Other emergency medical responders not affiliated with a local rescue squad are required to present a current, valid emergency medical responder's certification prior to issuance of a plate under this section. (e) (1) The commissioner shall cause to be manufactured metal plates of distinctive design for various groups included in the emergency category. Upon application by the president, or other chief executive officer, of recognized organizations of persons in the various groups in the emergency category and the submission of a certified listing of the members of that organization and their motor vehicle registration numbers, the commissioner shall sell, at a cost of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per plate, to the chief executive officer the appropriate number of plates for distribution to each listed person, with the plates to be displayed on the front of each vehicle registered by that person in the emergency category. (2) The plates shall be for identification purposes only and shall not be valid for motor vehicle operation. The plates shall be issued only for the term of the emergency category registration plate, and shall be surrendered by the holder at such time as the holder's emergency registration expires or the holder ceases to be a member of the group included in the emergency category. (3) It is a Class A misdemeanor to display the plate on any vehicle that is not properly registered in the emergency category. (f) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the state and who is a full-time police officer as defined by § 38-8-101 and is certified as such, and authorized, by the chief law enforcement officer of the organization to which the person is attached or by which the person is employed, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle, shall be issued an emergency registration plate. (g) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the state and who is a trauma physician licensed by the board of medical examiners, who submits a statement or certification from the board of medical examiners and from a trauma center in a hospital or other medical facility confirming that the applicant practices medicine as a trauma physician, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the plate; provided, however, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral, shall be issued an emergency registration plate and shall be eligible to renew such emergency registration plate. (h) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the state and who is a nurse licensed by the Tennessee board of nursing, who submits a statement or certification from a trauma center or emergency room in a hospital or other medical facility confirming that the applicant is a trauma nurse, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates is revenue neutral, shall be issued an emergency registration plate and shall be eligible to renew the registration plate. (i) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and who is on-call surgical personnel licensed or certified under title 63 or as a surgical technologist under title 68, chapter 57, serving in a hospital, emergency room or surgical department, who submits a statement or certification from the hospital, emergency room or surgical department confirming that the applicant is on-call surgical personnel, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing such plate, shall be issued an emergency registration plate and shall be eligible to renew such registration plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral. (j) Subject to the requirements of § 55-4-202 , the commissioner is authorized and shall issue a license plate to an owner or lessee of a motorcycle who is otherwise eligible for an emergency plate in the appropriate category; provided, however, that the owner or lessee shall comply with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motorcycles and shall pay the regular fee applicable to motorcycles and the applicable fee specified in § 55-4-204 prior to the issuance of the plate. (k) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the state and who is a constable duly elected, trained, and qualified in accordance with title 8, chapter 10, and is certified as such, and authorized, by the county legislative body of the county in which the person serves, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle, shall be issued an emergency registration plate. (l) (1) As used in this subsection ( l ), "emergency communication dispatcher" or "dispatcher" means an emergency call taker or public safety dispatcher who receives an initial or transferred 911 call from the public in this state. (2) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and an emergency communication dispatcher and who submits a statement or certification from the municipality, county, or emergency communications district to which the dispatcher is attached or by which the dispatcher is employed, confirming that the applicant is a dispatcher, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the plate must be issued, and is eligible to renew, an emergency registration plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates is revenue neutral. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 597, s 3, eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 597, s 2, eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 923, s 2, eff. 5/15/2018. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 97, Secs.s 2, s 3 eff. 4/4/2017. Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2002, ch. 633, §§ 3, 6; 2004, ch. 937, § 3; 2007 , ch. 63, §§ 3, 4; 2008 , ch. 1007, § 4; 2008 , ch. 1165, §§ 45, 46; 2009 , ch. 589, § 35.
(a) Registration plates issued under the emergency category pursuant to § 55-4-203(c)(1)(B)-(N) may be issued to persons included in the groups set out in this section, and in accordance with this part.
(b) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and who holds a permanent official identification card of an auxiliary police unit working with the civil defense authorities, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, payment of the regular license fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 and payment of the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a registration plate as provided for in this part.
(c) A resident of the state who holds a permanent official registration card of the civil air patrol and/or the civil defense organization, and/or a spouse, whose vehicle is titled or leased in the name of the resident and/or spouse, upon application accompanied by a letter from the local civil defense director indicating the current membership of the applicant and/or the spouse of the applicant, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, payment of the regular license fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and payment of any fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a registration plate as provided for in this part.
(d) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle, who is a resident of this state and who is a member of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads or who is a resident of this state and a member of an emergency services squad in any county having a population of six hundred thousand (600,000) or more, according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, or who is a resident of this state and is an emergency medical technician, paramedic, emergency medical technician-paramedic, or other emergency medical responder, upon complying with the title and registration law, payment of the regular license fee appropriate to the vehicle's design or use, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 or § 55-4-113 , and payment of the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a registration plate as provided for in this part; except, that any active volunteer member of a local rescue squad who has at least one (1) year of service shall be exempt, at the time of renewal, from the regular license fee for only one (1) motor vehicle, upon the certification or sworn statement from the captain of the local rescue squad to which the person is attached confirming the person is an active volunteer member. In addition to the exemption provided by this subsection (d), the legislative body of a county is authorized to waive the motor vehicle tax for motor vehicles receiving an exemption under this subsection (d) from the registration fee if the waiver is approved in the same manner as the adoption of the motor vehicle tax under § 5-8-102 . The county clerk shall issue no plates to a local rescue squad member until receiving a list of all eligible members from the captain of the local rescue squad. Emergency medical technicians, paramedics, or emergency medical technician-paramedics not affiliated with a local rescue squad are required to present a current, valid paramedic, emergency medical technician, or emergency medical technician-paramedic's license prior to issuance of a plate under this section. Other emergency medical responders not affiliated with a local rescue squad are required to present a current, valid emergency medical responder's certification prior to issuance of a plate under this section.
(e) (1) The commissioner shall cause to be manufactured metal plates of distinctive design for various groups included in the emergency category. Upon application by the president, or other chief executive officer, of recognized organizations of persons in the various groups in the emergency category and the submission of a certified listing of the members of that organization and their motor vehicle registration numbers, the commissioner shall sell, at a cost of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per plate, to the chief executive officer the appropriate number of plates for distribution to each listed person, with the plates to be displayed on the front of each vehicle registered by that person in the emergency category. (2) The plates shall be for identification purposes only and shall not be valid for motor vehicle operation. The plates shall be issued only for the term of the emergency category registration plate, and shall be surrendered by the holder at such time as the holder's emergency registration expires or the holder ceases to be a member of the group included in the emergency category. (3) It is a Class A misdemeanor to display the plate on any vehicle that is not properly registered in the emergency category.
(1) The commissioner shall cause to be manufactured metal plates of distinctive design for various groups included in the emergency category. Upon application by the president, or other chief executive officer, of recognized organizations of persons in the various groups in the emergency category and the submission of a certified listing of the members of that organization and their motor vehicle registration numbers, the commissioner shall sell, at a cost of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per plate, to the chief executive officer the appropriate number of plates for distribution to each listed person, with the plates to be displayed on the front of each vehicle registered by that person in the emergency category.
(2) The plates shall be for identification purposes only and shall not be valid for motor vehicle operation. The plates shall be issued only for the term of the emergency category registration plate, and shall be surrendered by the holder at such time as the holder's emergency registration expires or the holder ceases to be a member of the group included in the emergency category.
(3) It is a Class A misdemeanor to display the plate on any vehicle that is not properly registered in the emergency category.
(f) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the state and who is a full-time police officer as defined by § 38-8-101 and is certified as such, and authorized, by the chief law enforcement officer of the organization to which the person is attached or by which the person is employed, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle, shall be issued an emergency registration plate.
(g) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the state and who is a trauma physician licensed by the board of medical examiners, who submits a statement or certification from the board of medical examiners and from a trauma center in a hospital or other medical facility confirming that the applicant practices medicine as a trauma physician, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the plate; provided, however, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral, shall be issued an emergency registration plate and shall be eligible to renew such emergency registration plate.
(h) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the state and who is a nurse licensed by the Tennessee board of nursing, who submits a statement or certification from a trauma center or emergency room in a hospital or other medical facility confirming that the applicant is a trauma nurse, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates is revenue neutral, shall be issued an emergency registration plate and shall be eligible to renew the registration plate.
(i) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and who is on-call surgical personnel licensed or certified under title 63 or as a surgical technologist under title 68, chapter 57, serving in a hospital, emergency room or surgical department, who submits a statement or certification from the hospital, emergency room or surgical department confirming that the applicant is on-call surgical personnel, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing such plate, shall be issued an emergency registration plate and shall be eligible to renew such registration plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral.
(j) Subject to the requirements of § 55-4-202 , the commissioner is authorized and shall issue a license plate to an owner or lessee of a motorcycle who is otherwise eligible for an emergency plate in the appropriate category; provided, however, that the owner or lessee shall comply with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motorcycles and shall pay the regular fee applicable to motorcycles and the applicable fee specified in § 55-4-204 prior to the issuance of the plate.
(k) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the state and who is a constable duly elected, trained, and qualified in accordance with title 8, chapter 10, and is certified as such, and authorized, by the county legislative body of the county in which the person serves, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle, shall be issued an emergency registration plate.
(l) (1) As used in this subsection ( l ), "emergency communication dispatcher" or "dispatcher" means an emergency call taker or public safety dispatcher who receives an initial or transferred 911 call from the public in this state. (2) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and an emergency communication dispatcher and who submits a statement or certification from the municipality, county, or emergency communications district to which the dispatcher is attached or by which the dispatcher is employed, confirming that the applicant is a dispatcher, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the plate must be issued, and is eligible to renew, an emergency registration plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates is revenue neutral.
(1) As used in this subsection ( l ), "emergency communication dispatcher" or "dispatcher" means an emergency call taker or public safety dispatcher who receives an initial or transferred 911 call from the public in this state.
(2) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and an emergency communication dispatcher and who submits a statement or certification from the municipality, county, or emergency communications district to which the dispatcher is attached or by which the dispatcher is employed, confirming that the applicant is a dispatcher, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the plate must be issued, and is eligible to renew, an emergency registration plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates is revenue neutral.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 597, s 3, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 597, s 2, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 923, s 2, eff. 5/15/2018.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 97, Secs.s 2, s 3 eff. 4/4/2017.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2002, ch. 633, §§ 3, 6; 2004, ch. 937, § 3; 2007 , ch. 63, §§ 3, 4; 2008 , ch. 1007, § 4; 2008 , ch. 1165, §§ 45, 46; 2009 , ch. 589, § 35.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-271 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-271
Motorcycle registration plate for owner or lessee eligible for national guard plate, state guard plate, memorial plate, or military plate
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the requirements of § 55-4-202 , the commissioner is authorized, and shall issue, a registration plate to an owner or lessee of a motorcycle who is otherwise eligible for a national guard plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(3) , a Tennessee state guard plate, enumerated in § 55-4-269 , a memorial plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(4) , or a military plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(5) ; provided, however, that the owner or lessee shall comply with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motorcycles; and, except for an owner or lessee eligible for a memorial plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(4) , and as provided in § 55-4-255(d)(1)(A) for an enlisted national guard member, pay the regular fee applicable to motorcycles, and the applicable fee specified in § 55-4-204 , prior to the issuance of any such plate. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the issuance of an additional plate or plates free of charge to an eligible owner or lessee, whether for a motorcycle, authorized motor vehicle, or a combination of the two, above the total number of free plates authorized by § 55-4-261 for former prisoners of war, by § 55-4-258 pertaining to recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, by § 55-4-259 for recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star (Valor), Air Medal (Valor), or the Distinguished Flying Cross, by § 55-4-256 for disabled veterans, including those disabled veterans who choose to receive the Purple Heart plate, pursuant to § 55-4-256(d) , or by § 55-4-255(d)(1)(A) for enlisted national guard members, as applicable. (b) The motorcycle plates authorized by this section shall be substantially the same in design and configuration, allowing for variations due to size restrictions, as the regular motor vehicle registration plates authorized by § 55-4-203(c)(5)(G)(v) for combat veterans, by § 55-4-203(c)(5)(G)(ix) for the Marine Corps League, by § 55-4-255 for national guard members, by § 55-4-269 for state guard members, by § 55-4-260 for Air Medal (Meritorious) and Bronze Star (Meritorious) recipients, by § 55-4-261 for former prisoners of war, by § 55-4-258 pertaining to recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, by § 55-4-259 for recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star (Valor), Air Medal (Valor), or the Distinguished Flying Cross, by § 55-4-256 for disabled veterans, by § 55-4-262 for Pearl Harbor survivors, by § 55-4-257 for holders of the Purple Heart, by § 55-4-254 for members of the United States reserve forces, by § 55-4-263 for enemy evadees, by § 55-4-252 for active and retired members of the United States military and the United States military reserves in good standing, or by § 55-4-253 for honorably discharged veterans, as applicable. (c) The funds produced from the sale and renewal of the motorcycle plates shall be allocated in accordance with § 55-4-216 for the military plates enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(5)(G) , and in accordance with § 55-4-218 for the national guard plates enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(3) and the memorial plates enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(4) , as applicable. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 26, eff. 5/19/2014. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 20, eff. 5/19/2014. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 19, eff. 5/19/2014. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 318, s 5, eff. 5/13/2013. Acts 2005, ch. 506, § 19; 2010 , ch. 1151, § 40; 2011 , ch. 491, §§ 26, 27.
(a) (1) Subject to the requirements of § 55-4-202 , the commissioner is authorized, and shall issue, a registration plate to an owner or lessee of a motorcycle who is otherwise eligible for a national guard plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(3) , a Tennessee state guard plate, enumerated in § 55-4-269 , a memorial plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(4) , or a military plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(5) ; provided, however, that the owner or lessee shall comply with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motorcycles; and, except for an owner or lessee eligible for a memorial plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(4) , and as provided in § 55-4-255(d)(1)(A) for an enlisted national guard member, pay the regular fee applicable to motorcycles, and the applicable fee specified in § 55-4-204 , prior to the issuance of any such plate. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the issuance of an additional plate or plates free of charge to an eligible owner or lessee, whether for a motorcycle, authorized motor vehicle, or a combination of the two, above the total number of free plates authorized by § 55-4-261 for former prisoners of war, by § 55-4-258 pertaining to recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, by § 55-4-259 for recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star (Valor), Air Medal (Valor), or the Distinguished Flying Cross, by § 55-4-256 for disabled veterans, including those disabled veterans who choose to receive the Purple Heart plate, pursuant to § 55-4-256(d) , or by § 55-4-255(d)(1)(A) for enlisted national guard members, as applicable.
(1) Subject to the requirements of § 55-4-202 , the commissioner is authorized, and shall issue, a registration plate to an owner or lessee of a motorcycle who is otherwise eligible for a national guard plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(3) , a Tennessee state guard plate, enumerated in § 55-4-269 , a memorial plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(4) , or a military plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(5) ; provided, however, that the owner or lessee shall comply with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motorcycles; and, except for an owner or lessee eligible for a memorial plate, enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(4) , and as provided in § 55-4-255(d)(1)(A) for an enlisted national guard member, pay the regular fee applicable to motorcycles, and the applicable fee specified in § 55-4-204 , prior to the issuance of any such plate.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the issuance of an additional plate or plates free of charge to an eligible owner or lessee, whether for a motorcycle, authorized motor vehicle, or a combination of the two, above the total number of free plates authorized by § 55-4-261 for former prisoners of war, by § 55-4-258 pertaining to recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, by § 55-4-259 for recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star (Valor), Air Medal (Valor), or the Distinguished Flying Cross, by § 55-4-256 for disabled veterans, including those disabled veterans who choose to receive the Purple Heart plate, pursuant to § 55-4-256(d) , or by § 55-4-255(d)(1)(A) for enlisted national guard members, as applicable.
(b) The motorcycle plates authorized by this section shall be substantially the same in design and configuration, allowing for variations due to size restrictions, as the regular motor vehicle registration plates authorized by § 55-4-203(c)(5)(G)(v) for combat veterans, by § 55-4-203(c)(5)(G)(ix) for the Marine Corps League, by § 55-4-255 for national guard members, by § 55-4-269 for state guard members, by § 55-4-260 for Air Medal (Meritorious) and Bronze Star (Meritorious) recipients, by § 55-4-261 for former prisoners of war, by § 55-4-258 pertaining to recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, by § 55-4-259 for recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star (Valor), Air Medal (Valor), or the Distinguished Flying Cross, by § 55-4-256 for disabled veterans, by § 55-4-262 for Pearl Harbor survivors, by § 55-4-257 for holders of the Purple Heart, by § 55-4-254 for members of the United States reserve forces, by § 55-4-263 for enemy evadees, by § 55-4-252 for active and retired members of the United States military and the United States military reserves in good standing, or by § 55-4-253 for honorably discharged veterans, as applicable.
(c) The funds produced from the sale and renewal of the motorcycle plates shall be allocated in accordance with § 55-4-216 for the military plates enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(5)(G) , and in accordance with § 55-4-218 for the national guard plates enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(3) and the memorial plates enumerated in § 55-4-203(c)(4) , as applicable.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 26, eff. 5/19/2014.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 20, eff. 5/19/2014.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 19, eff. 5/19/2014.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 318, s 5, eff. 5/13/2013.
Acts 2005, ch. 506, § 19; 2010 , ch. 1151, § 40; 2011 , ch. 491, §§ 26, 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-127 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-127
Emission testing and vehicle inspection prior to consummation of sale of preowned vehicles
Status: in_force

If a person who seeks to purchase a preowned motor vehicle from a dealer under a title retention agreement or a conditional sales contract, in a city that requires emission testing and a vehicle inspection and the vehicle is to be registered by the purchaser in the county where that city is located and the vehicle has not been pretested or inspected within ninety (90) days prior to the sale, then the purchaser may require the vehicle to be inspected and pass inspections prior to the consummation of the sale of the motor vehicle. If the motor vehicle fails the emissions test or the vehicle inspection, the purchaser may waive in writing this section. In addition, this section may be waived by written agreement of the purchaser and seller of the motor vehicle prior to inspection. Acts 2006, ch. 580, § 1.
If a person who seeks to purchase a preowned motor vehicle from a dealer under a title retention agreement or a conditional sales contract, in a city that requires emission testing and a vehicle inspection and the vehicle is to be registered by the purchaser in the county where that city is located and the vehicle has not been pretested or inspected within ninety (90) days prior to the sale, then the purchaser may require the vehicle to be inspected and pass inspections prior to the consummation of the sale of the motor vehicle. If the motor vehicle fails the emissions test or the vehicle inspection, the purchaser may waive in writing this section. In addition, this section may be waived by written agreement of the purchaser and seller of the motor vehicle prior to inspection.
Acts 2006, ch. 580, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-12-213 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 12 / Section 55-12-213
Uninsured motorist identification restricted fund established
Status: in_force

(a) There is established within the general fund an account to be known as the "uninsured motorist identification restricted fund." (b) The fund shall consist of money generated from this part, less any amount distributed to the county clerks and the department of safety, and funds appropriated by the general assembly. The commissioner of revenue shall use only the money in the fund in administering this part. (c) Any unencumbered moneys and any unexpended balance of the fund remaining at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund, but shall be carried forward and maintained in separate accounts until expended in accordance with this part. (d) Moneys in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer for the benefit of the fund pursuant to § 9-4-603 . Interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be returned to the fund and remain a part of the fund. The fund shall be administered by the commissioner of revenue. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 511,s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.
(a) There is established within the general fund an account to be known as the "uninsured motorist identification restricted fund."
(b) The fund shall consist of money generated from this part, less any amount distributed to the county clerks and the department of safety, and funds appropriated by the general assembly. The commissioner of revenue shall use only the money in the fund in administering this part.
(c) Any unencumbered moneys and any unexpended balance of the fund remaining at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund, but shall be carried forward and maintained in separate accounts until expended in accordance with this part.
(d) Moneys in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer for the benefit of the fund pursuant to § 9-4-603 . Interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be returned to the fund and remain a part of the fund. The fund shall be administered by the commissioner of revenue.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 511,s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-241 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-241
Collegiate plates
Status: in_force

(a) Collegiate motor vehicle registration plates shall be the same size as regular passenger motor vehicle or motorcycle license plates and may be of the same color and design as regular license plates or may be of the colors and contain the logo or other distinctive design of the appropriate college or university. The commissioner, after consultation with the appropriate college or university, shall determine the colors and design for each classification of collegiate plates. (b) Applicants may elect to personalize collegiate plates pursuant to § 55-4-214 . Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2007, ch. 484, § 47.
(a) Collegiate motor vehicle registration plates shall be the same size as regular passenger motor vehicle or motorcycle license plates and may be of the same color and design as regular license plates or may be of the colors and contain the logo or other distinctive design of the appropriate college or university. The commissioner, after consultation with the appropriate college or university, shall determine the colors and design for each classification of collegiate plates.
(b) Applicants may elect to personalize collegiate plates pursuant to § 55-4-214 .
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2007, ch. 484, § 47.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-405 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-405
Violations - Penalties - Driving under the influence
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The commissioner shall suspend for at least one (1) year, a commercial motor vehicle operator who is found to have committed a first violation of: (A) Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of four-hundredths of one percent (0.04%) or greater; (B) Leaving the scene of an accident while driving a commercial motor vehicle; or (C) Operating a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony, except a controlled substance felony as described in subdivision (a)(4). (2) If the operator commits any of the violations while carrying hazardous materials, the suspension shall be for a period of three (3) years. (3) The commissioner shall suspend for life, or a period not less than ten (10) years, according to department of transportation regulations, a commercial motor vehicle operator who is found to have committed a second violation of: (A) Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of point zero four (0.04) or greater, or other controlled substance; (B) Leaving the scene of an accident while driving a commercial motor vehicle; or (C) Using a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony. (4) The commissioner shall suspend for life, a commercial motor vehicle operator who is found to have used a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance, or possession with intent to distribute. (5) The commissioner shall suspend for a period of not less than sixty (60) days each person who in a three-year period has committed two (2) serious traffic violations involving a commercial motor vehicle, and for not less than one hundred twenty (120) days each person who has committed three (3) serious traffic violations in a three-year period. (6) (A) Any person violating subdivisions (a)(1), (2), and (3) shall, upon conviction, be punished pursuant to the requirements of §§ 55-10-402 and 55-10-403 , except for provision of license suspension, which shall be in accordance with this subsection (a). (B) Any person violating subdivision (a)(4) shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), and be imprisoned for not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one (1) year. (7) (A) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for one hundred eighty (180) days if the driver is convicted of a first violation of an out-of-service order. (B) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for two (2) years if, during any ten-year period, the driver is convicted of two (2) violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidents. (C) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for three (3) years if, during any ten-year period, the driver is convicted of three (3) or more violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidents. (8) (A) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days if a driver is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle while transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act ( 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.), or while operating a motor vehicle designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers including the driver. (B) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of three (3) years if the driver is convicted of any subsequent violation of out-of-service orders, in separate incidents, while transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act or while operating a commercial motor vehicle designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers, including the driver. (9) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a commercial motor vehicle operator who is convicted of violating a railroad highway grade crossing law or regulation while operating a commercial motor vehicle, for not less than sixty (60) days for a first conviction; not less than one hundred twenty (120) days for a second conviction, if the violation occurred within a three-year period from the first violation; and one (1) year for a third conviction, if the violation occurred within three (3) years from the first violation, for the following offenses: (A) For drivers who are not required to always stop pursuant to § 55-8-147 , failing to slow down and check the railroad highway grade crossing to be sure it is clear of an approaching train; (B) For drivers who are not required to always stop pursuant to § 55-8-147 , failing to stop before reaching the railroad highway grade crossing if the tracks are not clear; (C) A conviction of § 55-8-147 ; (D) Failure to have sufficient space to drive completely through the railroad highway grade crossing without stopping; (E) Failure to obey a traffic control device or the directions of an enforcement official at the railroad highway grade crossing; or (F) Failure to negotiate a railroad highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance. (10) (A) A driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for a first conviction and not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a second or subsequent conviction, in addition to any disqualification or other penalty which may be imposed by state or federal law. (B) The civil penalty shall be assessed by the department after receiving notification of the conviction. (C) Funds received pursuant to this section shall become expendable receipts of the department. (b) Any person violating § 55-50-401 shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), and be imprisoned for not less than ten (10) days nor more than ninety (90) days. (c) Any person violating § 55-50-402 shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), and imprisoned for not less than two (2) days nor more than thirty (30) days. (d) Any person violating § 55-50-403 shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) and also be subject to civil penalties pursuant to 49 CFR § 383.53(b)(2) . (e) Any person violating § 55-50-404 shall, upon conviction of a first offense, be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), and be imprisoned for not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days; and upon conviction of a second or subsequent offense, be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) and be imprisoned for not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one (1) year. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision in this title, the privilege of operating a commercial motor vehicle shall be subject to 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384 relative to the disqualification of drivers. (g) Any person charged with driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver license in the driver's possession, may, on or before the court date, submit evidence of compliance at the time of the violation. If the court is satisfied that compliance was in effect at the time of the violation, the charge shall be dismissed without cost to the defendant and no litigation tax shall be due or collected, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary. (h) Pursuant to 49 CFR § 350.341, no provision of law relative to commercial driver licenses, including, but not limited to, physical qualification standards and records to be kept by drivers, shall be applicable to drivers of motor vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.) or less that are operated in intrastate commerce to transport property, and that do not transport: (1) Hazardous materials required to be placarded; (2) Sixteen (16) or more persons, including the driver; or (3) Passengers for hire. (i) (1) The commissioner shall suspend for life, a commercial motor vehicle operator who has been convicted of a human trafficking offense, as defined in § 39-13-314 , or an equivalent offense in another jurisdiction. (2) A person who has been convicted of a human trafficking offense, as defined in § 39-13-314 , or an equivalent offense in another jurisdiction, is disqualified from obtaining a commercial driver license. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 112, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 156, s 3, eff. 4/17/2017. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 44, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.13 (Williams, § 2715.18); Acts 1973, ch. 224, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-706; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 6; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-106 , 55-7-405; Acts 1996, ch. 799, §§ 4, 5; 2001, ch. 110, § 3; 2005, ch. 235, §§ 5, 6, 8; 2009 , ch. 321, §§ 21-24; 2010 , ch. 1037, §§ 6, 7.
(a) (1) The commissioner shall suspend for at least one (1) year, a commercial motor vehicle operator who is found to have committed a first violation of: (A) Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of four-hundredths of one percent (0.04%) or greater; (B) Leaving the scene of an accident while driving a commercial motor vehicle; or (C) Operating a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony, except a controlled substance felony as described in subdivision (a)(4). (2) If the operator commits any of the violations while carrying hazardous materials, the suspension shall be for a period of three (3) years. (3) The commissioner shall suspend for life, or a period not less than ten (10) years, according to department of transportation regulations, a commercial motor vehicle operator who is found to have committed a second violation of: (A) Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of point zero four (0.04) or greater, or other controlled substance; (B) Leaving the scene of an accident while driving a commercial motor vehicle; or (C) Using a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony. (4) The commissioner shall suspend for life, a commercial motor vehicle operator who is found to have used a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance, or possession with intent to distribute. (5) The commissioner shall suspend for a period of not less than sixty (60) days each person who in a three-year period has committed two (2) serious traffic violations involving a commercial motor vehicle, and for not less than one hundred twenty (120) days each person who has committed three (3) serious traffic violations in a three-year period. (6) (A) Any person violating subdivisions (a)(1), (2), and (3) shall, upon conviction, be punished pursuant to the requirements of §§ 55-10-402 and 55-10-403 , except for provision of license suspension, which shall be in accordance with this subsection (a). (B) Any person violating subdivision (a)(4) shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), and be imprisoned for not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one (1) year. (7) (A) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for one hundred eighty (180) days if the driver is convicted of a first violation of an out-of-service order. (B) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for two (2) years if, during any ten-year period, the driver is convicted of two (2) violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidents. (C) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for three (3) years if, during any ten-year period, the driver is convicted of three (3) or more violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidents. (8) (A) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days if a driver is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle while transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act ( 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.), or while operating a motor vehicle designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers including the driver. (B) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of three (3) years if the driver is convicted of any subsequent violation of out-of-service orders, in separate incidents, while transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act or while operating a commercial motor vehicle designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers, including the driver. (9) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a commercial motor vehicle operator who is convicted of violating a railroad highway grade crossing law or regulation while operating a commercial motor vehicle, for not less than sixty (60) days for a first conviction; not less than one hundred twenty (120) days for a second conviction, if the violation occurred within a three-year period from the first violation; and one (1) year for a third conviction, if the violation occurred within three (3) years from the first violation, for the following offenses: (A) For drivers who are not required to always stop pursuant to § 55-8-147 , failing to slow down and check the railroad highway grade crossing to be sure it is clear of an approaching train; (B) For drivers who are not required to always stop pursuant to § 55-8-147 , failing to stop before reaching the railroad highway grade crossing if the tracks are not clear; (C) A conviction of § 55-8-147 ; (D) Failure to have sufficient space to drive completely through the railroad highway grade crossing without stopping; (E) Failure to obey a traffic control device or the directions of an enforcement official at the railroad highway grade crossing; or (F) Failure to negotiate a railroad highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance. (10) (A) A driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for a first conviction and not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a second or subsequent conviction, in addition to any disqualification or other penalty which may be imposed by state or federal law. (B) The civil penalty shall be assessed by the department after receiving notification of the conviction. (C) Funds received pursuant to this section shall become expendable receipts of the department.
(1) The commissioner shall suspend for at least one (1) year, a commercial motor vehicle operator who is found to have committed a first violation of: (A) Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of four-hundredths of one percent (0.04%) or greater; (B) Leaving the scene of an accident while driving a commercial motor vehicle; or (C) Operating a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony, except a controlled substance felony as described in subdivision (a)(4).
(A) Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of four-hundredths of one percent (0.04%) or greater;
(B) Leaving the scene of an accident while driving a commercial motor vehicle; or
(C) Operating a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony, except a controlled substance felony as described in subdivision (a)(4).
(2) If the operator commits any of the violations while carrying hazardous materials, the suspension shall be for a period of three (3) years.
(3) The commissioner shall suspend for life, or a period not less than ten (10) years, according to department of transportation regulations, a commercial motor vehicle operator who is found to have committed a second violation of: (A) Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of point zero four (0.04) or greater, or other controlled substance; (B) Leaving the scene of an accident while driving a commercial motor vehicle; or (C) Using a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony.
(A) Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of point zero four (0.04) or greater, or other controlled substance;
(B) Leaving the scene of an accident while driving a commercial motor vehicle; or
(C) Using a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony.
(4) The commissioner shall suspend for life, a commercial motor vehicle operator who is found to have used a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance, or possession with intent to distribute.
(5) The commissioner shall suspend for a period of not less than sixty (60) days each person who in a three-year period has committed two (2) serious traffic violations involving a commercial motor vehicle, and for not less than one hundred twenty (120) days each person who has committed three (3) serious traffic violations in a three-year period.
(6) (A) Any person violating subdivisions (a)(1), (2), and (3) shall, upon conviction, be punished pursuant to the requirements of §§ 55-10-402 and 55-10-403 , except for provision of license suspension, which shall be in accordance with this subsection (a). (B) Any person violating subdivision (a)(4) shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), and be imprisoned for not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one (1) year.
(A) Any person violating subdivisions (a)(1), (2), and (3) shall, upon conviction, be punished pursuant to the requirements of §§ 55-10-402 and 55-10-403 , except for provision of license suspension, which shall be in accordance with this subsection (a).
(B) Any person violating subdivision (a)(4) shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), and be imprisoned for not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one (1) year.
(7) (A) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for one hundred eighty (180) days if the driver is convicted of a first violation of an out-of-service order. (B) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for two (2) years if, during any ten-year period, the driver is convicted of two (2) violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidents. (C) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for three (3) years if, during any ten-year period, the driver is convicted of three (3) or more violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidents.
(A) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for one hundred eighty (180) days if the driver is convicted of a first violation of an out-of-service order.
(B) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for two (2) years if, during any ten-year period, the driver is convicted of two (2) violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidents.
(C) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for three (3) years if, during any ten-year period, the driver is convicted of three (3) or more violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidents.
(8) (A) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days if a driver is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle while transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act ( 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.), or while operating a motor vehicle designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers including the driver. (B) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of three (3) years if the driver is convicted of any subsequent violation of out-of-service orders, in separate incidents, while transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act or while operating a commercial motor vehicle designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers, including the driver.
(A) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days if a driver is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle while transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act ( 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.), or while operating a motor vehicle designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers including the driver.
(B) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order while driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of three (3) years if the driver is convicted of any subsequent violation of out-of-service orders, in separate incidents, while transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act or while operating a commercial motor vehicle designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers, including the driver.
(9) The commissioner shall suspend the driver license of a commercial motor vehicle operator who is convicted of violating a railroad highway grade crossing law or regulation while operating a commercial motor vehicle, for not less than sixty (60) days for a first conviction; not less than one hundred twenty (120) days for a second conviction, if the violation occurred within a three-year period from the first violation; and one (1) year for a third conviction, if the violation occurred within three (3) years from the first violation, for the following offenses: (A) For drivers who are not required to always stop pursuant to § 55-8-147 , failing to slow down and check the railroad highway grade crossing to be sure it is clear of an approaching train; (B) For drivers who are not required to always stop pursuant to § 55-8-147 , failing to stop before reaching the railroad highway grade crossing if the tracks are not clear; (C) A conviction of § 55-8-147 ; (D) Failure to have sufficient space to drive completely through the railroad highway grade crossing without stopping; (E) Failure to obey a traffic control device or the directions of an enforcement official at the railroad highway grade crossing; or (F) Failure to negotiate a railroad highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.
(A) For drivers who are not required to always stop pursuant to § 55-8-147 , failing to slow down and check the railroad highway grade crossing to be sure it is clear of an approaching train;
(B) For drivers who are not required to always stop pursuant to § 55-8-147 , failing to stop before reaching the railroad highway grade crossing if the tracks are not clear;
(C) A conviction of § 55-8-147 ;
(D) Failure to have sufficient space to drive completely through the railroad highway grade crossing without stopping;
(E) Failure to obey a traffic control device or the directions of an enforcement official at the railroad highway grade crossing; or
(F) Failure to negotiate a railroad highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.
(10) (A) A driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for a first conviction and not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a second or subsequent conviction, in addition to any disqualification or other penalty which may be imposed by state or federal law. (B) The civil penalty shall be assessed by the department after receiving notification of the conviction. (C) Funds received pursuant to this section shall become expendable receipts of the department.
(A) A driver who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for a first conviction and not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a second or subsequent conviction, in addition to any disqualification or other penalty which may be imposed by state or federal law.
(B) The civil penalty shall be assessed by the department after receiving notification of the conviction.
(C) Funds received pursuant to this section shall become expendable receipts of the department.
(b) Any person violating § 55-50-401 shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), and be imprisoned for not less than ten (10) days nor more than ninety (90) days.
(c) Any person violating § 55-50-402 shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), and imprisoned for not less than two (2) days nor more than thirty (30) days.
(d) Any person violating § 55-50-403 shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) and also be subject to civil penalties pursuant to 49 CFR § 383.53(b)(2) .
(e) Any person violating § 55-50-404 shall, upon conviction of a first offense, be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), and be imprisoned for not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days; and upon conviction of a second or subsequent offense, be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) and be imprisoned for not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one (1) year.
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision in this title, the privilege of operating a commercial motor vehicle shall be subject to 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384 relative to the disqualification of drivers.
(g) Any person charged with driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver license in the driver's possession, may, on or before the court date, submit evidence of compliance at the time of the violation. If the court is satisfied that compliance was in effect at the time of the violation, the charge shall be dismissed without cost to the defendant and no litigation tax shall be due or collected, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary.
(h) Pursuant to 49 CFR § 350.341, no provision of law relative to commercial driver licenses, including, but not limited to, physical qualification standards and records to be kept by drivers, shall be applicable to drivers of motor vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.) or less that are operated in intrastate commerce to transport property, and that do not transport: (1) Hazardous materials required to be placarded; (2) Sixteen (16) or more persons, including the driver; or (3) Passengers for hire.
(1) Hazardous materials required to be placarded;
(2) Sixteen (16) or more persons, including the driver; or
(3) Passengers for hire.
(i) (1) The commissioner shall suspend for life, a commercial motor vehicle operator who has been convicted of a human trafficking offense, as defined in § 39-13-314 , or an equivalent offense in another jurisdiction. (2) A person who has been convicted of a human trafficking offense, as defined in § 39-13-314 , or an equivalent offense in another jurisdiction, is disqualified from obtaining a commercial driver license.
(1) The commissioner shall suspend for life, a commercial motor vehicle operator who has been convicted of a human trafficking offense, as defined in § 39-13-314 , or an equivalent offense in another jurisdiction.
(2) A person who has been convicted of a human trafficking offense, as defined in § 39-13-314 , or an equivalent offense in another jurisdiction, is disqualified from obtaining a commercial driver license.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 112, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 156, s 3, eff. 4/17/2017.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 44, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.13 (Williams, § 2715.18); Acts 1973, ch. 224, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-706; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 6; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-106 , 55-7-405; Acts 1996, ch. 799, §§ 4, 5; 2001, ch. 110, § 3; 2005, ch. 235, §§ 5, 6, 8; 2009 , ch. 321, §§ 21-24; 2010 , ch. 1037, §§ 6, 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-22-104 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 22 / Section 55-22-104
Violation of insurance requirements - Misdemeanor
Status: in_force

A violation of § 55-22-101 is a Class A misdemeanor. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 354,s 1, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1968, ch. 534, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 59-2304, 66-404.
A violation of § 55-22-101 is a Class A misdemeanor.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 354,s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1968, ch. 534, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 59-2304, 66-404.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-324 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-324
Service organizations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Promote Peace new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must be designed in consultation with representatives of the Madison/Goodlettsville Rotary club and the Promote Peace Foundation. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Promote Peace new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Promote Peace Foundation in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support peacebuilding and conflict resolution initiatives across this state in cooperation with Tennessee Rotary organizations to provide outreach to their communities focusing on the importance of promoting peace and resolving conflicts, including providing funding to local schools and camps for educational materials related to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and anti-bullying. (b) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a 100 Black Men new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) must be designed in consultation with a representative of 100 Black Men of Memphis, Inc. (3) The funds produced from the sale of 100 Black Men new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to 100 Black Men of Memphis, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively in this state to support the organization's mission to support local communities and mentor and develop young people into future leaders through programs and services focusing on the areas of mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment. (c) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued an America at Its Best new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this section must be designed in consultation with a representative of Coalesce Social Services, Inc. (3) The funds produced from the sale of America at Its Best new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Coalesce Social Services, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to provide transitional housing and related services to persons experiencing homelessness. (d) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Volunteerism and Service new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this subsection (d) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the mission of Friends of Volunteer Tennessee. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative from Friends of Volunteer Tennessee. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Volunteerism and Service new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Friends of Volunteer Tennessee, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the programs and services of Volunteer Tennessee, including fundraising and managing donations, overseeing grants, training services, and supporting the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning and the Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 16, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 12, eff. 7/1/2024. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Promote Peace new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must be designed in consultation with representatives of the Madison/Goodlettsville Rotary club and the Promote Peace Foundation. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Promote Peace new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Promote Peace Foundation in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support peacebuilding and conflict resolution initiatives across this state in cooperation with Tennessee Rotary organizations to provide outreach to their communities focusing on the importance of promoting peace and resolving conflicts, including providing funding to local schools and camps for educational materials related to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and anti-bullying.
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Promote Peace new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must be designed in consultation with representatives of the Madison/Goodlettsville Rotary club and the Promote Peace Foundation.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Promote Peace new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Promote Peace Foundation in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support peacebuilding and conflict resolution initiatives across this state in cooperation with Tennessee Rotary organizations to provide outreach to their communities focusing on the importance of promoting peace and resolving conflicts, including providing funding to local schools and camps for educational materials related to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and anti-bullying.
(b) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a 100 Black Men new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) must be designed in consultation with a representative of 100 Black Men of Memphis, Inc. (3) The funds produced from the sale of 100 Black Men new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to 100 Black Men of Memphis, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively in this state to support the organization's mission to support local communities and mentor and develop young people into future leaders through programs and services focusing on the areas of mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment.
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a 100 Black Men new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) must be designed in consultation with a representative of 100 Black Men of Memphis, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of 100 Black Men new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to 100 Black Men of Memphis, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively in this state to support the organization's mission to support local communities and mentor and develop young people into future leaders through programs and services focusing on the areas of mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment.
(c) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued an America at Its Best new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this section must be designed in consultation with a representative of Coalesce Social Services, Inc. (3) The funds produced from the sale of America at Its Best new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Coalesce Social Services, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to provide transitional housing and related services to persons experiencing homelessness.
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued an America at Its Best new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this section must be designed in consultation with a representative of Coalesce Social Services, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of America at Its Best new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Coalesce Social Services, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to provide transitional housing and related services to persons experiencing homelessness.
(d) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Volunteerism and Service new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this subsection (d) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the mission of Friends of Volunteer Tennessee. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative from Friends of Volunteer Tennessee. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Volunteerism and Service new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Friends of Volunteer Tennessee, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the programs and services of Volunteer Tennessee, including fundraising and managing donations, overseeing grants, training services, and supporting the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning and the Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards.
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Volunteerism and Service new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this subsection (d) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the mission of Friends of Volunteer Tennessee. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative from Friends of Volunteer Tennessee.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Volunteerism and Service new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Friends of Volunteer Tennessee, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the programs and services of Volunteer Tennessee, including fundraising and managing donations, overseeing grants, training services, and supporting the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning and the Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 16, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 12, eff. 7/1/2024.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-12-201 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 12 / Section 55-12-201
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "James Lee Atwood Jr. Law." Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 511,s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "James Lee Atwood Jr. Law."
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 511,s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-123 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-123
Driving on roadways laned for traffic
Status: in_force

Whenever any roadway has been divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent with this section, shall apply: (1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from that lane until the driver has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety; (2) Upon a roadway that is divided into three (3) lanes, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn or where the center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is signposted to give notice of this allocation; (3) Official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign; and (4) (A) Where passing is unsafe because of traffic in the opposite direction or other conditions, a slow-moving vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, behind which five (5) or more vehicles are formed in line, shall turn or pull off the roadway wherever sufficient area exists to do so safely, in order to permit vehicles following it to proceed. As used in this subdivision (4), a slow-moving vehicle is one which is proceeding at a rate of speed that is ten miles per hour (10 mph) or more below the lawful maximum speed for that particular roadway at that time; (B) Any person failing to conform with subdivision (4)(A) shall receive a warning citation on first offense and be liable for a fine of twenty dollars ($20.00) on second offense, and fifty dollars ($50.00) on third and subsequent offenses; (C) Subdivision (4)(A) shall not apply to funeral processions, school buses, farm tractors, or implements of husbandry. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 76,s 1, eff. 3/28/2019. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 22; T.C.A., § 59-823; Acts 1983, ch. 172, §§ 1, 2; 1984, ch. 518, § 1.
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent with this section, shall apply:
(1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from that lane until the driver has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety;
(2) Upon a roadway that is divided into three (3) lanes, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn or where the center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is signposted to give notice of this allocation;
(3) Official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign; and
(4) (A) Where passing is unsafe because of traffic in the opposite direction or other conditions, a slow-moving vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, behind which five (5) or more vehicles are formed in line, shall turn or pull off the roadway wherever sufficient area exists to do so safely, in order to permit vehicles following it to proceed. As used in this subdivision (4), a slow-moving vehicle is one which is proceeding at a rate of speed that is ten miles per hour (10 mph) or more below the lawful maximum speed for that particular roadway at that time; (B) Any person failing to conform with subdivision (4)(A) shall receive a warning citation on first offense and be liable for a fine of twenty dollars ($20.00) on second offense, and fifty dollars ($50.00) on third and subsequent offenses; (C) Subdivision (4)(A) shall not apply to funeral processions, school buses, farm tractors, or implements of husbandry.
(A) Where passing is unsafe because of traffic in the opposite direction or other conditions, a slow-moving vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, behind which five (5) or more vehicles are formed in line, shall turn or pull off the roadway wherever sufficient area exists to do so safely, in order to permit vehicles following it to proceed. As used in this subdivision (4), a slow-moving vehicle is one which is proceeding at a rate of speed that is ten miles per hour (10 mph) or more below the lawful maximum speed for that particular roadway at that time;
(B) Any person failing to conform with subdivision (4)(A) shall receive a warning citation on first offense and be liable for a fine of twenty dollars ($20.00) on second offense, and fifty dollars ($50.00) on third and subsequent offenses;
(C) Subdivision (4)(A) shall not apply to funeral processions, school buses, farm tractors, or implements of husbandry.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 76,s 1, eff. 3/28/2019.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 22; T.C.A., § 59-823; Acts 1983, ch. 172, §§ 1, 2; 1984, ch. 518, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-125 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-125
Implementation of passenger motor vehicle registration or wheel tax incentive for participation in college savings plans
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall assist the board of trustees of the college savings trust fund program in the implementation of a passenger motor vehicle registration or wheel tax incentive established under § 49-7-805(4) that shall include, but not be limited to, college savings plan incentive inserts in the department's motor vehicle registration notifications, providing college savings plan incentives information with any website renewal, sending other notifications about college savings incentives by electronic means, and providing information about college savings incentives through any other web-based means. (b) For any insert included in the mailing of renewal notices that causes the total postal weight to be over one ounce (1 oz.) as permitted by the United States postal service, the board of trustees of the college savings trust fund program shall pay the increased cost of mailing. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 400,s 10, eff. 7/1/2017. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 910,s 27, eff. 5/13/2014.
(a) The department shall assist the board of trustees of the college savings trust fund program in the implementation of a passenger motor vehicle registration or wheel tax incentive established under § 49-7-805(4) that shall include, but not be limited to, college savings plan incentive inserts in the department's motor vehicle registration notifications, providing college savings plan incentives information with any website renewal, sending other notifications about college savings incentives by electronic means, and providing information about college savings incentives through any other web-based means.
(b) For any insert included in the mailing of renewal notices that causes the total postal weight to be over one ounce (1 oz.) as permitted by the United States postal service, the board of trustees of the college savings trust fund program shall pay the increased cost of mailing.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 400,s 10, eff. 7/1/2017.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 910,s 27, eff. 5/13/2014.