Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-245 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-245
University of Mississippi alumnus
Status: in_force

(a) 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 University of Mississippi collegiate license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (b) The collegiate plates provided for in this section shall be of the colors and contain the logo of the University of Mississippi. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1.
(a) 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 University of Mississippi collegiate license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(b) The collegiate plates provided for in this section shall be of the colors and contain the logo of the University of Mississippi.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-304 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-304
Windshields - Safety goggles, face shields or glasses
Status: in_force

Every motorcycle or motorscooter operated upon any highway or public road of this state shall be equipped with a windshield, or, in the alternative, the operator and any passenger on that motorcycle or motorscooter shall be required to wear safety goggles, face shields, or glasses containing impact resistant lenses. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 100, s 8, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 1967, ch. 45, § 4 (T.C.A. (supp.), § 50-946); T.C.A., § 59-936; Acts 1984, ch. 874, § 2.
Every motorcycle or motorscooter operated upon any highway or public road of this state shall be equipped with a windshield, or, in the alternative, the operator and any passenger on that motorcycle or motorscooter shall be required to wear safety goggles, face shields, or glasses containing impact resistant lenses.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 100, s 8, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1967, ch. 45, § 4 (T.C.A. (supp.), § 50-946); T.C.A., § 59-936; Acts 1984, ch. 874, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-5-124 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 55-5-124
Treble damages
Status: in_force

In addition to the criminal penalties prescribed by §§ 55-5-122 - 55-5-125, any person who violates § 55-5-122 is civilly liable to the owner of the motor vehicle in a sum treble the amount of the costs incurred by the owner in recovering the motor vehicle so moved. Acts 1972, ch. 573, § 3; T.C.A., § 59-525.
In addition to the criminal penalties prescribed by §§ 55-5-122 - 55-5-125, any person who violates § 55-5-122 is civilly liable to the owner of the motor vehicle in a sum treble the amount of the costs incurred by the owner in recovering the motor vehicle so moved.
Acts 1972, ch. 573, § 3; T.C.A., § 59-525.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-207 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-207
Removal of points charged for speeding conviction upon completion of defensive driving course
Status: in_force

A person who is charged with speeding and subsequently convicted and who successfully completes a department-approved defensive driving course within ninety (90) days of the conviction shall have the points charged to the person's driving record for the speeding conviction removed; provided, that five (5) points is the maximum number of points that may be removed from the person's driving record. This section may be applied to only one (1) speeding offense for each driving course completed and only once in a four-year period. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 710,s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
A person who is charged with speeding and subsequently convicted and who successfully completes a department-approved defensive driving course within ninety (90) days of the conviction shall have the points charged to the person's driving record for the speeding conviction removed; provided, that five (5) points is the maximum number of points that may be removed from the person's driving record. This section may be applied to only one (1) speeding offense for each driving course completed and only once in a four-year period.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 710,s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-177 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-177
Bicycle lamps and brakes - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Every bicycle, when in use at nighttime, shall be equipped with a lamp on the front, which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500') to the front, and either a red reflector or a lamp emitting a red light, which shall be visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500') to the rear, when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. (b) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake or brakes which will enable its driver to stop the bicycle within twenty-five feet (25') from a speed of ten miles per hour (10 mph) on dry, level, clean pavement. (c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 77; T.C.A., § 59-878; Acts 1985, ch. 138, § 6; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2009, ch. 397, § 1.
(a) Every bicycle, when in use at nighttime, shall be equipped with a lamp on the front, which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500') to the front, and either a red reflector or a lamp emitting a red light, which shall be visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500') to the rear, when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle.
(b) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake or brakes which will enable its driver to stop the bicycle within twenty-five feet (25') from a speed of ten miles per hour (10 mph) on dry, level, clean pavement.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 77; T.C.A., § 59-878; Acts 1985, ch. 138, § 6; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2009, ch. 397, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-411 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-411
Where denial of commercial driver license based on medical disqualification not permitted - Suspension
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall be denied issuance or renewal of a commercial driver license nor be deemed medically unqualified to operate a motor vehicle based on the failure to meet motor carrier safety regulations adopted pursuant to § 65-15-111 relative to: (1) Distant visual acuity, if the person has only one (1) eye but the distant visual acuity in the eye meets the requirements of 49 CFR § 391.41(b)(10) ; (2) A medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin, but whose medical history indicates that the insulin controls the diabetes to the extent that the condition is not likely to cause any loss of ability to control a motor vehicle; (3) Classification as an American Heart Association functional Class I or II heart patient, according to the American Heart Association functional classification system; or (4) Implantation of an automated implantable cardiac defibrillator due to: (A) A sudden death event; provided, that the person submits to the department a certified statement from a physician duly licensed to practice medicine that the defibrillator has not fired within the six-month period prior to the date of the statement; or (B) A prophylactic reason; if the driver satisfies all other applicable state and federal requirements for the issuance of a commercial driver license, and the conditions of subsection (b) are met. (b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), the following conditions shall also be met: (1) The driver shall operate a commercial motor vehicle only in intrastate commerce in this state; and (2) The driver shall not transport hazardous materials required to be placarded under applicable federal law except as provided by 49 CFR § 391.41(b) nor operate a common carrier motor vehicle for the transporting of passengers for hire. (c) Any driver who, after issuance of a commercial driver license under this section, fails to meet the conditions imposed by this section, shall be subject to the suspension provisions of § 55-50-405 . The commissioner may suspend for life the commercial driver license of any driver found to have committed a serious traffic violation or reportable accident related to the driver's medical condition as provided in this section. (d) This section shall not be valid if enforcement of this section would result in the loss of or the disqualification for federal funding for any state agency or program. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 779,Secs.s1, s2 eff. 4/12/2016. Acts 1990, ch. 1021, § 1; 1995, ch. 227, § 1; 1998, ch. 679, § 1.
(a) No person shall be denied issuance or renewal of a commercial driver license nor be deemed medically unqualified to operate a motor vehicle based on the failure to meet motor carrier safety regulations adopted pursuant to § 65-15-111 relative to: (1) Distant visual acuity, if the person has only one (1) eye but the distant visual acuity in the eye meets the requirements of 49 CFR § 391.41(b)(10) ; (2) A medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin, but whose medical history indicates that the insulin controls the diabetes to the extent that the condition is not likely to cause any loss of ability to control a motor vehicle; (3) Classification as an American Heart Association functional Class I or II heart patient, according to the American Heart Association functional classification system; or (4) Implantation of an automated implantable cardiac defibrillator due to: (A) A sudden death event; provided, that the person submits to the department a certified statement from a physician duly licensed to practice medicine that the defibrillator has not fired within the six-month period prior to the date of the statement; or (B) A prophylactic reason; if the driver satisfies all other applicable state and federal requirements for the issuance of a commercial driver license, and the conditions of subsection (b) are met.
(1) Distant visual acuity, if the person has only one (1) eye but the distant visual acuity in the eye meets the requirements of 49 CFR § 391.41(b)(10) ;
(2) A medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin, but whose medical history indicates that the insulin controls the diabetes to the extent that the condition is not likely to cause any loss of ability to control a motor vehicle;
(3) Classification as an American Heart Association functional Class I or II heart patient, according to the American Heart Association functional classification system; or
(4) Implantation of an automated implantable cardiac defibrillator due to: (A) A sudden death event; provided, that the person submits to the department a certified statement from a physician duly licensed to practice medicine that the defibrillator has not fired within the six-month period prior to the date of the statement; or (B) A prophylactic reason; if the driver satisfies all other applicable state and federal requirements for the issuance of a commercial driver license, and the conditions of subsection (b) are met.
(A) A sudden death event; provided, that the person submits to the department a certified statement from a physician duly licensed to practice medicine that the defibrillator has not fired within the six-month period prior to the date of the statement; or
(B) A prophylactic reason; if the driver satisfies all other applicable state and federal requirements for the issuance of a commercial driver license, and the conditions of subsection (b) are met.
if the driver satisfies all other applicable state and federal requirements for the issuance of a commercial driver license, and the conditions of subsection (b) are met.
(b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), the following conditions shall also be met: (1) The driver shall operate a commercial motor vehicle only in intrastate commerce in this state; and (2) The driver shall not transport hazardous materials required to be placarded under applicable federal law except as provided by 49 CFR § 391.41(b) nor operate a common carrier motor vehicle for the transporting of passengers for hire.
(1) The driver shall operate a commercial motor vehicle only in intrastate commerce in this state; and
(2) The driver shall not transport hazardous materials required to be placarded under applicable federal law except as provided by 49 CFR § 391.41(b) nor operate a common carrier motor vehicle for the transporting of passengers for hire.
(c) Any driver who, after issuance of a commercial driver license under this section, fails to meet the conditions imposed by this section, shall be subject to the suspension provisions of § 55-50-405 . The commissioner may suspend for life the commercial driver license of any driver found to have committed a serious traffic violation or reportable accident related to the driver's medical condition as provided in this section.
(d) This section shall not be valid if enforcement of this section would result in the loss of or the disqualification for federal funding for any state agency or program.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 779,Secs.s1, s2 eff. 4/12/2016.
Acts 1990, ch. 1021, § 1; 1995, ch. 227, § 1; 1998, ch. 679, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-27-105 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 27 / Section 55-27-105
Status of funds
Status: in_force

The trust fund status of any funds provided for under this chapter and chapter 24 of this title shall not be defeated by an inability to identify and trace the existence of the specific, precise funds in the account or accounts of the party holding the funds. Acts 2009, ch. 322, § 2.
The trust fund status of any funds provided for under this chapter and chapter 24 of this title shall not be defeated by an inability to identify and trace the existence of the specific, precise funds in the account or accounts of the party holding the funds.
Acts 2009, ch. 322, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-53-105 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 53 / Section 55-53-105
Regulation of use
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, no county, city or town may institute a general prohibition on the use or operation of EPAMDs; provided, that any county, city or town may reasonably regulate the use or operation of EPAMDs. The regulations may include the restriction, limitation or exclusion on the use or operation of EPAMDs, if necessary, in the interest of public safety or in the interest of the preservation of natural areas and only to the same extent as bicycles are restricted, limited or excluded. Acts 2002, ch. 734, § 6.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, no county, city or town may institute a general prohibition on the use or operation of EPAMDs; provided, that any county, city or town may reasonably regulate the use or operation of EPAMDs. The regulations may include the restriction, limitation or exclusion on the use or operation of EPAMDs, if necessary, in the interest of public safety or in the interest of the preservation of natural areas and only to the same extent as bicycles are restricted, limited or excluded.
Acts 2002, ch. 734, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-126 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-126
Permit fees designated for highway maintenance - Effect of loss of federal funds
Status: in_force

(a) All revenue received as a result of any permit fee provided for by § 55-7-205(h)(5) shall be earmarked for highway maintenance. (b) A loss of federal funds as a result of any provision of chapter 953 of the Public Acts of 1982 shall render the provision void and inoperative. Acts 1982, ch. 953, §§ 9, 10.
(a) All revenue received as a result of any permit fee provided for by § 55-7-205(h)(5) shall be earmarked for highway maintenance.
(b) A loss of federal funds as a result of any provision of chapter 953 of the Public Acts of 1982 shall render the provision void and inoperative.
Acts 1982, ch. 953, §§ 9, 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-12-132 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 12 / Section 55-12-132
Employer filing proof of financial responsibility for employee - Limited license - Fee - Examination
Status: in_force

Whenever a person whose license is revoked for failure to give proof of financial responsibility is employed or later becomes employed in a position where the nature of that person's employment requires the operation of a motor vehicle, the commissioner may authorize the issuance of a license limited to the operation of vehicles within the scope of the employment, upon being furnished with proof of financial responsibility covering the employee. The person shall pay the sixty-five-dollar restoration fee as required by § 55-12-129 , and pass a driver license examination. The commissioner shall designate the restrictions imposed by this section on the face of the person's license. Acts 1977, ch. 446, § 32; T.C.A., § 59-1282; Acts 1980, ch. 817, § 6; 1986, ch. 842, § 27.
Whenever a person whose license is revoked for failure to give proof of financial responsibility is employed or later becomes employed in a position where the nature of that person's employment requires the operation of a motor vehicle, the commissioner may authorize the issuance of a license limited to the operation of vehicles within the scope of the employment, upon being furnished with proof of financial responsibility covering the employee. The person shall pay the sixty-five-dollar restoration fee as required by § 55-12-129 , and pass a driver license examination. The commissioner shall designate the restrictions imposed by this section on the face of the person's license.
Acts 1977, ch. 446, § 32; T.C.A., § 59-1282; Acts 1980, ch. 817, § 6; 1986, ch. 842, § 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-246 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-246
Reserved
Status: repealed

Acts 2018 , ch. 1023, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-174 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-174
Clinging to vehicles - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) No person riding upon any bicycle, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the bicycle, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle, or that person's own body, to any streetcar or vehicle upon a roadway. (b) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the attachment of a bicycle trailer or bicycle semitrailer to a bicycle if the trailer or semitrailer is designed specifically for that purpose. (c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 74; T.C.A., § 59-875; Acts 1985, ch. 138, § 4; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) No person riding upon any bicycle, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the bicycle, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle, or that person's own body, to any streetcar or vehicle upon a roadway.
(b) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the attachment of a bicycle trailer or bicycle semitrailer to a bicycle if the trailer or semitrailer is designed specifically for that purpose.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 74; T.C.A., § 59-875; Acts 1985, ch. 138, § 4; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-21-301 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 55-21-301
Short title
Status: in_force

This part is known and may be cited as the "2021 Precious Cargo Act." Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55,s 1, eff. 1/1/2022.
This part is known and may be cited as the "2021 Precious Cargo Act."
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55,s 1, eff. 1/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-233 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-233
Retired Firefighter license plates
Status: in_force

(a) A distinctive license plate is authorized for any person who is a retired firefighter, if the person is currently a resident of this state, is otherwise qualified to register and license a motor vehicle pursuant to this title, and submits proof of former membership in a firefighting unit from which the person is a bona fide retired member in good standing. (b) The registration plates must bear the legend "Retired Firefighter". (c) The registration plate must be issued upon payment of the regular registration fee pursuant to this chapter and an additional fee equal to the cost of actually designing and manufacturing the plates, and submission of information in accordance with subsection (d). (d) For issuance of a license plate pursuant to this section, all applications must contain information that the commissioner requires proving the eligibility of the applicant as a person who retired in good standing as a firefighter pursuant to subsection (a). Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 9, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) A distinctive license plate is authorized for any person who is a retired firefighter, if the person is currently a resident of this state, is otherwise qualified to register and license a motor vehicle pursuant to this title, and submits proof of former membership in a firefighting unit from which the person is a bona fide retired member in good standing.
(b) The registration plates must bear the legend "Retired Firefighter".
(c) The registration plate must be issued upon payment of the regular registration fee pursuant to this chapter and an additional fee equal to the cost of actually designing and manufacturing the plates, and submission of information in accordance with subsection (d).
(d) For issuance of a license plate pursuant to this section, all applications must contain information that the commissioner requires proving the eligibility of the applicant as a person who retired in good standing as a firefighter pursuant to subsection (a).
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 9, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-122 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-122
Provisions governing hearings and judicial review
Status: in_force

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall govern all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case, as defined therein, arising under this part. Acts 1980, ch. 451, § 11.
The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall govern all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case, as defined therein, arising under this part.
Acts 1980, ch. 451, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-1-126 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 1 / Section 55-1-126
"OEM headquarters company" and "OEM headquarters company vehicle" defined
Status: in_force

(a) "OEM headquarters company" means an original equipment manufacturer that is engaged in the business of manufacturing motor vehicles and qualifies to receive the credit provided in § 67-6-224 , or any affiliate thereof. For purposes of this subsection (a), "affiliate" has the same meaning as provided in § 67-4-2004 . (b) "OEM headquarters company vehicle" means any motor vehicle subject to registration in accordance with this title that is owned by an OEM headquarters company, whether used for sales or service training, advertising, quality control, testing, evaluation or such other uses as approved by the commissioner, and, further, including motor vehicles provided by the OEM headquarters company for use by eligible employees and their eligible family members in accordance with policies established by the OEM headquarters company and approved by the commissioner. Acts 2009, ch. 530, § 116.
(a) "OEM headquarters company" means an original equipment manufacturer that is engaged in the business of manufacturing motor vehicles and qualifies to receive the credit provided in § 67-6-224 , or any affiliate thereof. For purposes of this subsection (a), "affiliate" has the same meaning as provided in § 67-4-2004 .
(b) "OEM headquarters company vehicle" means any motor vehicle subject to registration in accordance with this title that is owned by an OEM headquarters company, whether used for sales or service training, advertising, quality control, testing, evaluation or such other uses as approved by the commissioner, and, further, including motor vehicles provided by the OEM headquarters company for use by eligible employees and their eligible family members in accordance with policies established by the OEM headquarters company and approved by the commissioner.
Acts 2009, ch. 530, § 116.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-53-102 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 53 / Section 55-53-102
Governing provisions
Status: in_force

(a) The regulation and operation of EPAMDs shall be governed exclusively by this chapter. (b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, an EPAMD shall not be considered to be a "vehicle," "motor vehicle," "passenger motor vehicle," "passenger car," "motorcycle," "motorized bicycle," "motor bicycle," "motorscooter," or "all-terrain vehicle" within the meaning of the laws of this state and no provisions of law relating to vehicles, motor vehicles, passenger motor vehicles, passenger cars, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, motor bicycles, motorscooters, or all-terrain vehicles shall apply to EPAMDs unless specified in this chapter, including, but not limited to, any provisions of chapter 12, part 1 of this title and any law relating to motor vehicle registration, licensing, operation or equipment. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 100, s 18, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 2002, ch. 734, § 3.
(a) The regulation and operation of EPAMDs shall be governed exclusively by this chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, an EPAMD shall not be considered to be a "vehicle," "motor vehicle," "passenger motor vehicle," "passenger car," "motorcycle," "motorized bicycle," "motor bicycle," "motorscooter," or "all-terrain vehicle" within the meaning of the laws of this state and no provisions of law relating to vehicles, motor vehicles, passenger motor vehicles, passenger cars, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, motor bicycles, motorscooters, or all-terrain vehicles shall apply to EPAMDs unless specified in this chapter, including, but not limited to, any provisions of chapter 12, part 1 of this title and any law relating to motor vehicle registration, licensing, operation or equipment.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 100, s 18, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2002, ch. 734, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-602 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-602
Participation by county clerks
Status: in_force

Each county clerk desiring to participate in this program shall notify the county legislative body of the clerk's participation in writing. A county clerk desiring to cease participation in this program shall notify the county legislative body to that effect in writing. Acts 1995, ch. 83, § 1.
Each county clerk desiring to participate in this program shall notify the county legislative body of the clerk's participation in writing. A county clerk desiring to cease participation in this program shall notify the county legislative body to that effect in writing.
Acts 1995, ch. 83, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-403 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-403
Employer responsibilities
Status: in_force

No employer shall knowingly allow, permit, or authorize an employee to operate a commercial motor vehicle in the United States during any period: (1) In which the employee has a driver license suspended, revoked, or cancelled by a state, has lost the privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a state, or has been disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle; (2) In which the employee has more than one (1) driver license. Each employer shall require the information specified in § 55-50-402(c) to be provided by the applicant; (3) In which the driver, or the CMV the employee is driving, or the motor carrier operation, is subject to an out-of-service order; or (4) In violation of a federal, state or local law or regulation pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossings. 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 , 55-7-403; Acts 2009, ch. 321, § 19.
No employer shall knowingly allow, permit, or authorize an employee to operate a commercial motor vehicle in the United States during any period:
(1) In which the employee has a driver license suspended, revoked, or cancelled by a state, has lost the privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a state, or has been disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle;
(2) In which the employee has more than one (1) driver license. Each employer shall require the information specified in § 55-50-402(c) to be provided by the applicant;
(3) In which the driver, or the CMV the employee is driving, or the motor carrier operation, is subject to an out-of-service order; or
(4) In violation of a federal, state or local law or regulation pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossings.
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 , 55-7-403; Acts 2009, ch. 321, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-108 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 55-7-108
Log trucks - Improper fastening of load - Penalty
Status: in_force

Any owner, operator, or other person having control over the loading of log trucks, who hauls logs or permits the hauling of logs in violation of § 55-7-107 commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1957, ch. 356, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 59-1119, 55-11-108; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any owner, operator, or other person having control over the loading of log trucks, who hauls logs or permits the hauling of logs in violation of § 55-7-107 commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1957, ch. 356, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 59-1119, 55-11-108; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-18-101 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 18 / Section 55-18-101
"Automobile club or association" defined
Status: in_force

"Automobile club or association," as used in this chapter, means any individual or entity, who in consideration of fees, dues, periodic payments, or other specifically stated charges, promises its members to provide automobile club services. Acts 1957, ch. 157, § 1; T.C.A., §59-1801; Acts 2010 , ch. 1038, § 3.
"Automobile club or association," as used in this chapter, means any individual or entity, who in consideration of fees, dues, periodic payments, or other specifically stated charges, promises its members to provide automobile club services.
Acts 1957, ch. 157, § 1; T.C.A., §59-1801; Acts 2010 , ch. 1038, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-804 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-804
Community education course for violators
Status: in_force

(a) Any person violating this part may be required, at the discretion of the court, to attend a community education course approved by the department of safety that includes education on the dangers of leaving young children unattended in motor vehicles in addition to or in lieu of any portion of other penalty imposed. If the course is approved by the department, it may be operated and conducted by a: (1) County, municipality or other entity of local government; (2) Nonprofit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ); or (3) Private entity that: (A) Is licensed by the secretary of state to conduct business in this state, if required of the entity by state law; (B) Is registered with the department of revenue for all applicable taxes; and (C) Conducts at least two (2) courses per calendar year, whether in person or online. (b) A reasonable fee between fifty dollars ($50.00) and one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) may be assessed for the community education course. No fee shall be assessed upon proof of a person's inability to pay. The fee shall apply only to community education courses that may be required pursuant to this section, and shall not apply to any program offered pursuant to title 49, chapter 1, or to any other driving instruction school. (c) By operating a community education course pursuant to subsection (a), the entity operating or conducting the course consents to the inspection of all records concerning the course by the department of safety; provided, that inspection made pursuant to this subsection (c) shall not preclude inspection of any records pursuant to any other applicable law. (d) Each court clerk shall provide a list of approved entities in the county to any person ordered to attend a community education course. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit prosecution under any other law. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 220, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021. Acts 2007 , ch. 214, § 5.
(a) Any person violating this part may be required, at the discretion of the court, to attend a community education course approved by the department of safety that includes education on the dangers of leaving young children unattended in motor vehicles in addition to or in lieu of any portion of other penalty imposed. If the course is approved by the department, it may be operated and conducted by a: (1) County, municipality or other entity of local government; (2) Nonprofit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ); or (3) Private entity that: (A) Is licensed by the secretary of state to conduct business in this state, if required of the entity by state law; (B) Is registered with the department of revenue for all applicable taxes; and (C) Conducts at least two (2) courses per calendar year, whether in person or online.
(1) County, municipality or other entity of local government;
(2) Nonprofit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ); or
(3) Private entity that: (A) Is licensed by the secretary of state to conduct business in this state, if required of the entity by state law; (B) Is registered with the department of revenue for all applicable taxes; and (C) Conducts at least two (2) courses per calendar year, whether in person or online.
(A) Is licensed by the secretary of state to conduct business in this state, if required of the entity by state law;
(B) Is registered with the department of revenue for all applicable taxes; and
(C) Conducts at least two (2) courses per calendar year, whether in person or online.
(b) A reasonable fee between fifty dollars ($50.00) and one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) may be assessed for the community education course. No fee shall be assessed upon proof of a person's inability to pay. The fee shall apply only to community education courses that may be required pursuant to this section, and shall not apply to any program offered pursuant to title 49, chapter 1, or to any other driving instruction school.
(c) By operating a community education course pursuant to subsection (a), the entity operating or conducting the course consents to the inspection of all records concerning the course by the department of safety; provided, that inspection made pursuant to this subsection (c) shall not preclude inspection of any records pursuant to any other applicable law.
(d) Each court clerk shall provide a list of approved entities in the county to any person ordered to attend a community education course.
(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit prosecution under any other law.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 220, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021.
Acts 2007 , ch. 214, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-365 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-365
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 383, s 17, eff. 5/8/2015. Acts 2008 , ch. 1165, § 37.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 383, s 17, eff. 5/8/2015.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1165, § 37.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-394 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-394
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 46, eff. 7/1/2022.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 46, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-101 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-101
Legislative findings and declaration
Status: in_force

The general assembly finds and declares that the distribution and/or sale of motor vehicles in the state vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and to license motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, salespersons, and their representatives doing business in Tennessee in order to prevent frauds, impositions and other abuses upon its citizens. Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-1701; Acts 1991, ch. 359, § 4.
The general assembly finds and declares that the distribution and/or sale of motor vehicles in the state vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and to license motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, salespersons, and their representatives doing business in Tennessee in order to prevent frauds, impositions and other abuses upon its citizens.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-1701; Acts 1991, ch. 359, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-389 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-389
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 9, eff. 7/1/2021.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 9, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-299 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-299
Ducks Unlimited
Status: in_force

(a) 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 Ducks Unlimited specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (b) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (c) The specialty earmarked plates provided for in this section shall contain the logo of Ducks Unlimited, and shall be designed in consultation with the executive director of the Tennessee chapter of Ducks Unlimited. (d) The funds produced from the sale of Ducks Unlimited specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this section shall be allocated to Ducks Unlimited in accordance with § 55-4-290 . Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 39, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 7, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2005, ch. 506, § 16.
(a) 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 Ducks Unlimited specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(b) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(c) The specialty earmarked plates provided for in this section shall contain the logo of Ducks Unlimited, and shall be designed in consultation with the executive director of the Tennessee chapter of Ducks Unlimited.
(d) The funds produced from the sale of Ducks Unlimited specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this section shall be allocated to Ducks Unlimited in accordance with § 55-4-290 .
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 39, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 7, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2005, ch. 506, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-3-121 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 55-3-121
Transfer by operation of law - Special plates - Fee
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle passes to another otherwise than by voluntary transfer, the vehicle registration shall expire and the vehicle shall not be operated upon the highways unless and until the person entitled to possession of the vehicle shall apply for and obtain the registration, with the following exceptions: (1) The vehicle may be operated by the person entitled to its possession or the person's legal representative upon the highways from the point the motor vehicle comes into the person's possession to the person's place of business or to some garage or warehouse, upon displaying upon the vehicle the registration plate or plates issued to the former owner; or (2) In the event title has become vested in the person holding a lien or encumbrance upon the vehicle, the person may apply to the department for and obtain special plates or temporary plates as may be issued under § 55-4-226(c)(4) , and may operate any such repossessed vehicle under the special plates or temporary plates only for purposes of transporting the vehicle to a garage or warehouse or for purposes of demonstrating or selling the vehicle. (b) Any person applying for and eligible to receive a plate pursuant to subsection (a) who desires to make a lawful use of the vehicle for a period of time in excess of seven (7) days, but not more than thirty (30) days, may be issued a plate upon payment of a fee of ten dollars ($10.00). Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 51 (Williams, § 5538.151); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 9; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-322; Acts 1985, ch. 102, § 1; 2007, ch. 484, § 22.
(a) Whenever the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle passes to another otherwise than by voluntary transfer, the vehicle registration shall expire and the vehicle shall not be operated upon the highways unless and until the person entitled to possession of the vehicle shall apply for and obtain the registration, with the following exceptions: (1) The vehicle may be operated by the person entitled to its possession or the person's legal representative upon the highways from the point the motor vehicle comes into the person's possession to the person's place of business or to some garage or warehouse, upon displaying upon the vehicle the registration plate or plates issued to the former owner; or (2) In the event title has become vested in the person holding a lien or encumbrance upon the vehicle, the person may apply to the department for and obtain special plates or temporary plates as may be issued under § 55-4-226(c)(4) , and may operate any such repossessed vehicle under the special plates or temporary plates only for purposes of transporting the vehicle to a garage or warehouse or for purposes of demonstrating or selling the vehicle.
(1) The vehicle may be operated by the person entitled to its possession or the person's legal representative upon the highways from the point the motor vehicle comes into the person's possession to the person's place of business or to some garage or warehouse, upon displaying upon the vehicle the registration plate or plates issued to the former owner; or
(2) In the event title has become vested in the person holding a lien or encumbrance upon the vehicle, the person may apply to the department for and obtain special plates or temporary plates as may be issued under § 55-4-226(c)(4) , and may operate any such repossessed vehicle under the special plates or temporary plates only for purposes of transporting the vehicle to a garage or warehouse or for purposes of demonstrating or selling the vehicle.
(b) Any person applying for and eligible to receive a plate pursuant to subsection (a) who desires to make a lawful use of the vehicle for a period of time in excess of seven (7) days, but not more than thirty (30) days, may be issued a plate upon payment of a fee of ten dollars ($10.00).
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 51 (Williams, § 5538.151); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 9; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-322; Acts 1985, ch. 102, § 1; 2007, ch. 484, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-2-108 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 2 / Section 55-2-108
Seizure of documents and plates - Review of commissioner's action
Status: in_force

(a) The department is authorized to take possession of any certificate of title, certificate of registration, permit or license or license plate issued by the department or by any county clerk, if that document or plate is fictitious, has been issued in error or unlawfully, contains erroneous information, or has been ordered revoked, cancelled or suspended by a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) An action by the commissioner with regard to subsection (a) or an action by the commissioner in issuing or refusing to issue any certificate of registration, permit, license or license plate shall be reviewed in the manner provided for in the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 3, and in § 67-1-105 ; provided, that the party aggrieved by the action makes a written request for a formal hearing under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act within ten (10) days of the action complained of. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 23 (Williams, § 5538.123); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §59-208; Acts 2007 , ch. 484, § 6.
(a) The department is authorized to take possession of any certificate of title, certificate of registration, permit or license or license plate issued by the department or by any county clerk, if that document or plate is fictitious, has been issued in error or unlawfully, contains erroneous information, or has been ordered revoked, cancelled or suspended by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(b) An action by the commissioner with regard to subsection (a) or an action by the commissioner in issuing or refusing to issue any certificate of registration, permit, license or license plate shall be reviewed in the manner provided for in the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 3, and in § 67-1-105 ; provided, that the party aggrieved by the action makes a written request for a formal hearing under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act within ten (10) days of the action complained of.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 23 (Williams, § 5538.123); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §59-208; Acts 2007 , ch. 484, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-24-109 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 24 / Section 55-24-109
Copy of repair order to consumer
Status: in_force

A manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer shall provide to the consumer, each time the consumer's vehicle is returned from being serviced or repaired, a copy of the repair order indicating all work performed on the vehicle, including, but not limited to, parts and labor provided without cost or at reduced cost because of shop or manufacturer's warranty, the date the vehicle was submitted for repair, the date it was returned to the consumer, and the odometer reading. Acts 1986, ch. 857, § 9; T.C.A. § 55-24-209.
A manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer shall provide to the consumer, each time the consumer's vehicle is returned from being serviced or repaired, a copy of the repair order indicating all work performed on the vehicle, including, but not limited to, parts and labor provided without cost or at reduced cost because of shop or manufacturer's warranty, the date the vehicle was submitted for repair, the date it was returned to the consumer, and the odometer reading.
Acts 1986, ch. 857, § 9; T.C.A. § 55-24-209.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-149 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-149
Requirements for stop signs - Vehicles and streetcars must stop at stop signs - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Every stop sign shall bear the word "Stop" in letters not less than eight inches (8") in height and the sign shall at nighttime be rendered luminous by steady or flashing internal illumination, or by a fixed floodlight projected on the face of the sign, or by efficient reflecting elements on the face of the sign. (b) Every stop sign shall be erected as near as practicable to the nearest line of the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, then as close as practicable to the nearest line of the roadway. (c) Every driver of a vehicle and every operator of a streetcar approaching a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or in the event there is no crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver or operator has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection, except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal. (d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 48; T.C.A., § 59-849; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) Every stop sign shall bear the word "Stop" in letters not less than eight inches (8") in height and the sign shall at nighttime be rendered luminous by steady or flashing internal illumination, or by a fixed floodlight projected on the face of the sign, or by efficient reflecting elements on the face of the sign.
(b) Every stop sign shall be erected as near as practicable to the nearest line of the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, then as close as practicable to the nearest line of the roadway.
(c) Every driver of a vehicle and every operator of a streetcar approaching a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or in the event there is no crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver or operator has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection, except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal.
(d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 48; T.C.A., § 59-849; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-309 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-309
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 2005, ch. 506, § 11.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 2005, ch. 506, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-507 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-507
Renewal - Deletion of vehicle - Testing and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) On the renewal of a fleet registration, the department shall require payment of full licensing fees for every vehicle registered in the preceding year unless the vehicle has been properly deleted from the fleet. (b) In order to delete a vehicle from the fleet, the fleet registrant shall surrender to the department the permanent registration card and the permanent validating sticker. If the card or sticker is lost or stolen, the fleet registrant shall submit a sworn statement giving the circumstances for the inability to surrender the card or sticker. (c) Registered fleet vehicles will comply with existing state and county/city laws and requirements for testing and inspection. However, required documentation at annual renewal will be provided in the form of a sworn statement of compliance for the list of fleet renewal vehicles. Acts 1993, ch. 150, § 8.
(a) On the renewal of a fleet registration, the department shall require payment of full licensing fees for every vehicle registered in the preceding year unless the vehicle has been properly deleted from the fleet.
(b) In order to delete a vehicle from the fleet, the fleet registrant shall surrender to the department the permanent registration card and the permanent validating sticker. If the card or sticker is lost or stolen, the fleet registrant shall submit a sworn statement giving the circumstances for the inability to surrender the card or sticker.
(c) Registered fleet vehicles will comply with existing state and county/city laws and requirements for testing and inspection. However, required documentation at annual renewal will be provided in the form of a sworn statement of compliance for the list of fleet renewal vehicles.
Acts 1993, ch. 150, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-205 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-205
Performance ability of brakes - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) The service brakes upon any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be adequate to stop the vehicle or vehicles when traveling twenty miles per hour (20 mph) within a distance of thirty feet (30') when upon dry asphalt or concrete pavement surface free from loose material where the grade does not exceed one percent (1%). (b) Under the conditions in subsection (a), the hand brake shall be adequate to stop the vehicle or vehicles within a distance of fifty-five feet (55') and the hand brake shall be adequate to hold the vehicle or vehicles stationary on any grade upon which operated. (c) Under the conditions in subsection (a), the service brakes upon a motor vehicle equipped with two (2) wheel brakes only, and when permitted, shall be adequate to stop the vehicle within a distance of forty feet (40') and the hand brake adequate to stop the vehicle within a distance of fifty-five feet (55'). (d) All braking distances specified in this section shall apply to all vehicles mentioned, whether the vehicles are not loaded or are loaded to the maximum capacity permitted under this chapter. (e) All brakes shall be maintained in good working order and shall be so adjusted as to operate as equally as practicable with respect to the wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle. (f) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1937, ch. 245, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 2700.16 (Williams, § 2695); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-917; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) The service brakes upon any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be adequate to stop the vehicle or vehicles when traveling twenty miles per hour (20 mph) within a distance of thirty feet (30') when upon dry asphalt or concrete pavement surface free from loose material where the grade does not exceed one percent (1%).
(b) Under the conditions in subsection (a), the hand brake shall be adequate to stop the vehicle or vehicles within a distance of fifty-five feet (55') and the hand brake shall be adequate to hold the vehicle or vehicles stationary on any grade upon which operated.
(c) Under the conditions in subsection (a), the service brakes upon a motor vehicle equipped with two (2) wheel brakes only, and when permitted, shall be adequate to stop the vehicle within a distance of forty feet (40') and the hand brake adequate to stop the vehicle within a distance of fifty-five feet (55').
(d) All braking distances specified in this section shall apply to all vehicles mentioned, whether the vehicles are not loaded or are loaded to the maximum capacity permitted under this chapter.
(e) All brakes shall be maintained in good working order and shall be so adjusted as to operate as equally as practicable with respect to the wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle.
(f) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1937, ch. 245, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 2700.16 (Williams, § 2695); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-917; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-23-103 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 23 / Section 55-23-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 229, s 7, eff. 4/25/2023. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 209, s 4, eff. 4/25/2019. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 867, s 1, eff. 4/19/2016. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 649, s 1, eff. 3/29/2016. Acts 1980, ch. 779, § 3; 1999, ch. 1, § 1.
Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 229, s 7, eff. 4/25/2023.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 209, s 4, eff. 4/25/2019.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 867, s 1, eff. 4/19/2016.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 649, s 1, eff. 3/29/2016.
Acts 1980, ch. 779, § 3; 1999, ch. 1, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-194 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-194
Required training for emergency vehicle drivers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is the intent of the general assembly that each person who drives an emergency vehicle in an official capacity shall be adequately trained to drive the emergency vehicle. Documentation by the agency providing training shall include: (A) Training in the operation of the vehicle in emergency and non-emergency situations; (B) A review of all applicable laws pertaining to emergency vehicles; and (C) Training to respond to actions of nonemergency vehicles. (2) Each emergency vehicle driver shall take not less than two (2) hours of training annually, and each emergency vehicle driver shall take and pass a comprehensive examination pertaining to subdivisions (a)(1)(A)-(C) every year. (b) This section shall apply to all law enforcement personnel, firefighters, including volunteer firefighters, rescue personnel, including volunteer rescue personnel, and emergency services personnel. Acts 2005, ch. 243, § 2.
(a) (1) It is the intent of the general assembly that each person who drives an emergency vehicle in an official capacity shall be adequately trained to drive the emergency vehicle. Documentation by the agency providing training shall include: (A) Training in the operation of the vehicle in emergency and non-emergency situations; (B) A review of all applicable laws pertaining to emergency vehicles; and (C) Training to respond to actions of nonemergency vehicles. (2) Each emergency vehicle driver shall take not less than two (2) hours of training annually, and each emergency vehicle driver shall take and pass a comprehensive examination pertaining to subdivisions (a)(1)(A)-(C) every year.
(1) It is the intent of the general assembly that each person who drives an emergency vehicle in an official capacity shall be adequately trained to drive the emergency vehicle. Documentation by the agency providing training shall include: (A) Training in the operation of the vehicle in emergency and non-emergency situations; (B) A review of all applicable laws pertaining to emergency vehicles; and (C) Training to respond to actions of nonemergency vehicles.
(A) Training in the operation of the vehicle in emergency and non-emergency situations;
(B) A review of all applicable laws pertaining to emergency vehicles; and
(C) Training to respond to actions of nonemergency vehicles.
(2) Each emergency vehicle driver shall take not less than two (2) hours of training annually, and each emergency vehicle driver shall take and pass a comprehensive examination pertaining to subdivisions (a)(1)(A)-(C) every year.
(b) This section shall apply to all law enforcement personnel, firefighters, including volunteer firefighters, rescue personnel, including volunteer rescue personnel, and emergency services personnel.
Acts 2005, ch. 243, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-2-113 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 2 / Section 55-2-113
Authority for the commissioner to accept credit, debit or other financial transaction cards - Surcharge or convenience fees
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner is authorized, but not required, to accept credit cards, debit cards or other similar financial transaction cards in payment of any taxes or fees due in connection with the titling or registration of motor vehicles, and the commissioner may adopt reasonable policies governing the manner of acceptance of such cards. The commissioner is authorized to impose a surcharge or convenience fee upon persons making payment by credit card, debit card or other similar financial transaction cards to wholly or partially offset, in the aggregate, any discount fees, administrative fees, transaction fees or other direct fees or costs charged to the department by a third party to facilitate the transaction. The commissioner may enter into appropriate agreements with card issuers or other appropriate parties as needed to facilitate the acceptance of payments authorized by this section. The commissioner also may enter into appropriate agreements with third-party service providers for the acceptance and processing of credit card, debit card or other similar financial transaction card payments on the commissioner's behalf. The agreements may authorize the third-party service provider to impose a surcharge or convenience fee upon persons making the payments. The county clerks, when acting as deputies to the commissioner under the laws governing the titling and registration of motor vehicles, are likewise authorized, but not required, to accept credit cards, debit cards or other similar financial transaction cards consistent with the authority granted to the commissioner under this section. (b) When a person elects to make a payment by credit card, debit card or other similar financial transaction card and a surcharge or convenience fee is imposed as authorized by this section, the payment of the surcharge or convenience fee shall be deemed voluntary and shall not be refundable. No person making any payment by credit card, debit card or other similar financial transaction card shall be relieved from liability for the underlying obligation, except to the extent that the department realizes final payment of the underlying obligation in cash or the equivalent. If final payment is not made by the card issuer or other guarantor of payment, then the underlying obligation shall survive and the department shall retain all remedies for enforcement that would have applied if the transaction had not occurred. Acts 2009, ch. 530, § 107.
(a) The commissioner is authorized, but not required, to accept credit cards, debit cards or other similar financial transaction cards in payment of any taxes or fees due in connection with the titling or registration of motor vehicles, and the commissioner may adopt reasonable policies governing the manner of acceptance of such cards. The commissioner is authorized to impose a surcharge or convenience fee upon persons making payment by credit card, debit card or other similar financial transaction cards to wholly or partially offset, in the aggregate, any discount fees, administrative fees, transaction fees or other direct fees or costs charged to the department by a third party to facilitate the transaction. The commissioner may enter into appropriate agreements with card issuers or other appropriate parties as needed to facilitate the acceptance of payments authorized by this section. The commissioner also may enter into appropriate agreements with third-party service providers for the acceptance and processing of credit card, debit card or other similar financial transaction card payments on the commissioner's behalf. The agreements may authorize the third-party service provider to impose a surcharge or convenience fee upon persons making the payments. The county clerks, when acting as deputies to the commissioner under the laws governing the titling and registration of motor vehicles, are likewise authorized, but not required, to accept credit cards, debit cards or other similar financial transaction cards consistent with the authority granted to the commissioner under this section.
(b) When a person elects to make a payment by credit card, debit card or other similar financial transaction card and a surcharge or convenience fee is imposed as authorized by this section, the payment of the surcharge or convenience fee shall be deemed voluntary and shall not be refundable. No person making any payment by credit card, debit card or other similar financial transaction card shall be relieved from liability for the underlying obligation, except to the extent that the department realizes final payment of the underlying obligation in cash or the equivalent. If final payment is not made by the card issuer or other guarantor of payment, then the underlying obligation shall survive and the department shall retain all remedies for enforcement that would have applied if the transaction had not occurred.
Acts 2009, ch. 530, § 107.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-22-103 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 22 / Section 55-22-103
Release of promoters from liability by participants approved practice
Status: in_force

The practice of participants in motor racing events of releasing the promoters thereof from liability and of assuming liability for any injuries sustained is expressly approved. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 354,s 1, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1968, ch. 534, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 59-2303, 66-403.
The practice of participants in motor racing events of releasing the promoters thereof from liability and of assuming liability for any injuries sustained is expressly approved.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 354,s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1968, ch. 534, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 59-2303, 66-403.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-707 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-707
Construction of part - Penalties supplemental
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall not be construed to limit in any way § 55-50-303 or § 55-50-502 , nor to limit the power and authority of the department of safety to revoke or suspend a driver license under chapter 50 of this title. (b) The penalties imposed by this part shall be in addition to and supplemental to any other penalties imposed by law. Acts 1989, ch. 64, § 11.
(a) This part shall not be construed to limit in any way § 55-50-303 or § 55-50-502 , nor to limit the power and authority of the department of safety to revoke or suspend a driver license under chapter 50 of this title.
(b) The penalties imposed by this part shall be in addition to and supplemental to any other penalties imposed by law.
Acts 1989, ch. 64, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-112 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-112
Coroner's report
Status: in_force

Every coroner or other official performing like functions shall on or before the tenth day of each month report in writing to the department the death of any person within the coroner's or other official's jurisdiction during the preceding calendar month as the result of a traffic accident, giving the time and place of the accident and the circumstances relating thereto. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 89; T.C.A., § 59-1012.
Every coroner or other official performing like functions shall on or before the tenth day of each month report in writing to the department the death of any person within the coroner's or other official's jurisdiction during the preceding calendar month as the result of a traffic accident, giving the time and place of the accident and the circumstances relating thereto.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 89; T.C.A., § 59-1012.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-19-102 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 55-19-102
Operation of schools without license unlawful
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any commercial driver training school to operate without a current license issued by the commissioner of safety. Acts 1967, ch. 163, § 2; T.C.A., § 59-1902.
It is unlawful for any commercial driver training school to operate without a current license issued by the commissioner of safety.
Acts 1967, ch. 163, § 2; T.C.A., § 59-1902.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-295 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-295
Environmental
Status: in_force

(a) 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 environmental specialty earmarked plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (b) All revenues produced from the sale of environmental plates, minus the costs the state has incurred in designing, marketing and manufacturing the plates, shall be allocated to the division of state parks in the department of environment and conservation to be used solely for the planting and cultivation of trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers and for the maintenance of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers and for making grants to universities in Tennessee for the development of new methods of treating pests that threaten trees and other vegetation at parks. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1996, ch. 673, § 3; 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2007, ch. 153, § 1.
(a) 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 environmental specialty earmarked plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(b) All revenues produced from the sale of environmental plates, minus the costs the state has incurred in designing, marketing and manufacturing the plates, shall be allocated to the division of state parks in the department of environment and conservation to be used solely for the planting and cultivation of trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers and for the maintenance of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers and for making grants to universities in Tennessee for the development of new methods of treating pests that threaten trees and other vegetation at parks.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1996, ch. 673, § 3; 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2007, ch. 153, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-601 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-601
Misdemeanors
Status: in_force

It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person to: (1) Display or cause or permit to be displayed, or have in the person's possession, any cancelled, revoked, suspended, or fraudulently altered driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document; (2) Lend a driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another; (3) Display or represent as one's own any driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document not issued to the person; (4) Fail or refuse to surrender to the department upon its lawful demand any driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document that has been suspended, revoked, or cancelled; (5) Permit or commit any unlawful use of a driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document issued to the person; (6) Do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required by this chapter, notwithstanding any contrary law; or (7) Display or have in possession any photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction or facsimile of any driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document unless authorized by this chapter. Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 14; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.22 (Williams, § 2715.27); Acts 1978, ch. 562, § 1; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-715; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 12; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-115 , 55-7-601; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2007, ch. 28, § 1.
It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person to:
(1) Display or cause or permit to be displayed, or have in the person's possession, any cancelled, revoked, suspended, or fraudulently altered driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document;
(2) Lend a driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another;
(3) Display or represent as one's own any driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document not issued to the person;
(4) Fail or refuse to surrender to the department upon its lawful demand any driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document that has been suspended, revoked, or cancelled;
(5) Permit or commit any unlawful use of a driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document issued to the person;
(6) Do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required by this chapter, notwithstanding any contrary law; or
(7) Display or have in possession any photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction or facsimile of any driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document unless authorized by this chapter.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 14; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.22 (Williams, § 2715.27); Acts 1978, ch. 562, § 1; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-715; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 12; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-115 , 55-7-601; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2007, ch. 28, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-510 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-510
Minors withdrawn from secondary school - Judicial review of license revocation
Status: in_force

(a) Within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the final determination of the department following a hearing under § 55-50-509 , a person aggrieved by the determination shall have the right to file a petition in the chancery court of the county of the person's residence for judicial review. The filing of a petition for judicial review shall not stay the revocation order. (b) The review shall be on the record, without taking additional testimony. If the court finds that the department exceeded its constitutional or statutory authority, made an erroneous interpretation of the law, acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner, or made a determination that is unsupported by the evidence in the record, the court may reverse the department's determination. Acts 1990, ch. 819, § 8; 1995, ch. 156, § 1.
(a) Within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the final determination of the department following a hearing under § 55-50-509 , a person aggrieved by the determination shall have the right to file a petition in the chancery court of the county of the person's residence for judicial review. The filing of a petition for judicial review shall not stay the revocation order.
(b) The review shall be on the record, without taking additional testimony. If the court finds that the department exceeded its constitutional or statutory authority, made an erroneous interpretation of the law, acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner, or made a determination that is unsupported by the evidence in the record, the court may reverse the department's determination.
Acts 1990, ch. 819, § 8; 1995, ch. 156, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-264 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-264
Gold star family
Status: in_force

(a) The department, or any other department or agency of the state having jurisdiction, shall provide and issue, free of charge, to each eligible person in the state whose spouse, parent, sibling, or child served and died in the line of duty in the armed forces of the United States or its allies, or died as a result of injuries sustained in such service, upon presentation of proper application, a gold star family memorial registration plate for no more than one (1) motor vehicle or motor home; provided, that the vehicle or motor home is registered or leased for private use in the name of any one (1) recipient. For purposes of this section, "private use" vehicle means any motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) , or motor home that is not used for rehire or for any other commercial purpose. (b) The gold star family plate shall include an identification legend distinctive to gold star families. The legend shall read "Gold Star Family." The registration number of the plate shall include the letters "GS" and a unique identifying number. The plates shall be designed in consultation with the department of veterans services. (c) Eligibility for gold star family plates shall be determined by the department by consulting appropriate documentation from the department of veterans services. (d) Additional license plates may be obtained by any eligible person upon payment of the regular license fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , plus the payment of a fee equal to the cost of actually producing the plate. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the legal display of a gold star mothers memorial license plate issued or renewed prior to July 1, 2008, as evidence of registration, or the renewal of any such plate for such purpose. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 2006, ch. 964, § 28; 2007, ch. 484, § 63; 2008, ch. 1165, § 24.
(a) The department, or any other department or agency of the state having jurisdiction, shall provide and issue, free of charge, to each eligible person in the state whose spouse, parent, sibling, or child served and died in the line of duty in the armed forces of the United States or its allies, or died as a result of injuries sustained in such service, upon presentation of proper application, a gold star family memorial registration plate for no more than one (1) motor vehicle or motor home; provided, that the vehicle or motor home is registered or leased for private use in the name of any one (1) recipient. For purposes of this section, "private use" vehicle means any motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) , or motor home that is not used for rehire or for any other commercial purpose.
(b) The gold star family plate shall include an identification legend distinctive to gold star families. The legend shall read "Gold Star Family." The registration number of the plate shall include the letters "GS" and a unique identifying number. The plates shall be designed in consultation with the department of veterans services.
(c) Eligibility for gold star family plates shall be determined by the department by consulting appropriate documentation from the department of veterans services.
(d) Additional license plates may be obtained by any eligible person upon payment of the regular license fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , plus the payment of a fee equal to the cost of actually producing the plate.
(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the legal display of a gold star mothers memorial license plate issued or renewed prior to July 1, 2008, as evidence of registration, or the renewal of any such plate for such purpose.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 2006, ch. 964, § 28; 2007, ch. 484, § 63; 2008, ch. 1165, § 24.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-802 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-802
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 530,s 1, eff. 3/7/2024. Acts 1971, ch. 267, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-730; modified; Acts 1986, ch. 686, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-402, 55-7-802.
Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 530,s 1, eff. 3/7/2024.
Acts 1971, ch. 267, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-730; modified; Acts 1986, ch. 686, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-402, 55-7-802.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-373 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-373
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 44, eff. 7/1/2022.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 44, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-19-104 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 55-19-104
Guidelines for establishing requirements for granting licenses
Status: in_force

(a) By rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the commissioner may establish reasonable requirements for the granting of these licenses. Requirements for the granting of licenses to commercial driver training schools may include, but are not limited to, considerations of adequacy of courses of instruction, competency of instructors, financial responsibility, adequacy of equipment, reasonableness of fees and charges, provision of liability insurance for the protection of students and of the public, safety precautions, suitability of location and qualifications of personnel. (b) Rules and regulations for the licensing of instructors may include, but are not limited to, considerations of visual acuity, qualification to operate a vehicle safely, ability to read and comprehend traffic signs and symbols, knowledge of laws relating to traffic, safe driving record, physical condition, experience and reputation. Acts 1967, ch. 163, § 4; T.C.A., § 59-1904.
(a) By rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the commissioner may establish reasonable requirements for the granting of these licenses. Requirements for the granting of licenses to commercial driver training schools may include, but are not limited to, considerations of adequacy of courses of instruction, competency of instructors, financial responsibility, adequacy of equipment, reasonableness of fees and charges, provision of liability insurance for the protection of students and of the public, safety precautions, suitability of location and qualifications of personnel.
(b) Rules and regulations for the licensing of instructors may include, but are not limited to, considerations of visual acuity, qualification to operate a vehicle safely, ability to read and comprehend traffic signs and symbols, knowledge of laws relating to traffic, safe driving record, physical condition, experience and reputation.
Acts 1967, ch. 163, § 4; T.C.A., § 59-1904.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-12-309 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 12 / Section 55-12-309
Responsibility for equipment
Status: in_force

A peer-to-peer car sharing program has sole responsibility for any equipment, such as a GPS system or other special equipment that is put in or on the vehicle to monitor or facilitate the car sharing transaction, and shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the vehicle owner for any damage to or theft of the equipment during the sharing period not caused by the vehicle owner. The peer-to-peer car sharing program has the right to seek indemnity from the shared vehicle driver for any loss or damage to the equipment that occurs during the sharing period. Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796, s 5, eff. 7/15/2020.
A peer-to-peer car sharing program has sole responsibility for any equipment, such as a GPS system or other special equipment that is put in or on the vehicle to monitor or facilitate the car sharing transaction, and shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the vehicle owner for any damage to or theft of the equipment during the sharing period not caused by the vehicle owner. The peer-to-peer car sharing program has the right to seek indemnity from the shared vehicle driver for any loss or damage to the equipment that occurs during the sharing period.
Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796, s 5, eff. 7/15/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-217 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-217
Allocation of revenue from cultural earmarked plates
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, all revenues produced in each fiscal year from the sale or renewal of the cultural earmarked plates to support the arts authorized by § 55-4-240 , minus the expense the state has incurred in manufacturing the plates, shall be allocated to the Tennessee arts commission. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as reallocating the revenues produced from the regular motor vehicle registration fees, or renewals thereof, imposed by part 1 of this chapter. The revenues shall be allocated in accordance with § 55-6-107 . Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, all revenues produced in each fiscal year from the sale or renewal of the cultural earmarked plates to support the arts authorized by § 55-4-240 , minus the expense the state has incurred in manufacturing the plates, shall be allocated to the Tennessee arts commission.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as reallocating the revenues produced from the regular motor vehicle registration fees, or renewals thereof, imposed by part 1 of this chapter. The revenues shall be allocated in accordance with § 55-6-107 .
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-20-307 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 20 / Section 55-20-307
Participation in program - Displaying decal - Storing of folder in vehicle
Status: in_force

(a) Each participant shall receive a yellow dot folder containing a yellow dot decal and a medical information form. Participants may include passengers as well as operators of a motor vehicle, and those persons with distinctive license plates or placards for disabled drivers. (b) The yellow dot decal shall be affixed on the rear window in the left lower corner of any motor vehicle other than a motorcycle. On motorcycles, the yellow dot decal shall be affixed in a secure, visible location on the rear of the vehicle. (c) Each participant shall complete the medical information form and place it in the yellow dot folder. The yellow dot folder or folders shall be stored in the glove compartment of the motor vehicle, or in the compartment attached to a motorcycle. Acts 2012, ch. 804, § 8.
(a) Each participant shall receive a yellow dot folder containing a yellow dot decal and a medical information form. Participants may include passengers as well as operators of a motor vehicle, and those persons with distinctive license plates or placards for disabled drivers.
(b) The yellow dot decal shall be affixed on the rear window in the left lower corner of any motor vehicle other than a motorcycle. On motorcycles, the yellow dot decal shall be affixed in a secure, visible location on the rear of the vehicle.
(c) Each participant shall complete the medical information form and place it in the yellow dot folder. The yellow dot folder or folders shall be stored in the glove compartment of the motor vehicle, or in the compartment attached to a motorcycle.
Acts 2012, ch. 804, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-409 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-409
Judicial review - Venue
Status: in_force

All final decisions of the commission pursuant to this part may be judicially reviewed in accordance with § 4-5-322 . The venue for these actions shall be Davidson County. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
All final decisions of the commission pursuant to this part may be judicially reviewed in accordance with § 4-5-322 . The venue for these actions shall be Davidson County.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-135 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-135
Registration of vehicles by owners performing full-time service in the military
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the owner of any motor vehicle who is performing full-time service in the military and who is stationed outside of the continental United States shall be given a grace period of thirty (30) days from the date of the owner's return to this state to renew the registration for any motor vehicle registered to the owner. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 183,s 3, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2005, ch. 401, § 2.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the owner of any motor vehicle who is performing full-time service in the military and who is stationed outside of the continental United States shall be given a grace period of thirty (30) days from the date of the owner's return to this state to renew the registration for any motor vehicle registered to the owner.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 183,s 3, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2005, ch. 401, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-181 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-181
Rights and duties of motorcycle or autocycle operator
Status: in_force

Every person operating a motorcycle or autocycle is granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter and chapter 9 of this title, except as to special regulations in this chapter and except as to those provisions of this chapter and chapter 9 of this title that by their nature can have no application. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1015,s 5, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1976, ch. 758, § 4; T.C.A., § 59-882.
Every person operating a motorcycle or autocycle is granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter and chapter 9 of this title, except as to special regulations in this chapter and except as to those provisions of this chapter and chapter 9 of this title that by their nature can have no application.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1015,s 5, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1976, ch. 758, § 4; T.C.A., § 59-882.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-25-101 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 25 / Section 55-25-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act." Acts 1996, ch. 745, § 13.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act."
Acts 1996, ch. 745, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-406 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-406
Biennial license fees - Penalty for late renewal
Status: in_force

(a) The biennial license fees for licenses issued and renewed under this part shall be set by the commission. (b) A penalty of fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the license fee will be assessed on any renewal application postmarked after the expiration date of the license. (c) No renewal application will be accepted more than ninety (90) days after the expiration date of a license. (d) Notwithstanding § 55-17-413 , all revenue resulting from fees, penalties, or interest shall be allocated to the commission. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
(a) The biennial license fees for licenses issued and renewed under this part shall be set by the commission.
(b) A penalty of fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the license fee will be assessed on any renewal application postmarked after the expiration date of the license.
(c) No renewal application will be accepted more than ninety (90) days after the expiration date of a license.
(d) Notwithstanding § 55-17-413 , all revenue resulting from fees, penalties, or interest shall be allocated to the commission.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-603 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-603
Contributions not subject to commissions
Status: in_force

The voluntary contributions authorized in this part are not subject to any commissions including, but not limited to, those authorized by § 8-21-401(h)(2) . Acts 1995, ch. 83, § 1.
The voluntary contributions authorized in this part are not subject to any commissions including, but not limited to, those authorized by § 8-21-401(h)(2) .
Acts 1995, ch. 83, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-705 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-705
Nonresidents - Citation - Collateral or bond - Surrender of nonresident's license - Temporary driving permit
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a Tennessee highway patrol officer observing a violation of a traffic law, ordinance, rule or regulation by a nonresident shall issue a citation as appropriate and shall require the nonresident to post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial. In the event that a nonresident fails to post collateral or bond, the nonresident shall surrender any chauffeur's or operator's license to the highway patrol, after which the highway patrol officer shall issue to the offending nonresident a temporary driving permit. (b) (1) The temporary driving permit will entitle the nonresident holder thereof to lawfully drive on the roads and highways of this state or any other state: (A) Until the time the traffic violation is appropriately adjudicated in a court of law of proper jurisdiction; (B) For thirty (30) days after the adjudication, during which time the court or the department shall be able to determine whether or not the nonresident will comply with the decree of the court; and (2) The temporary driving permit shall state on its face the period of its validity which shall be not less than the period of time covered by subdivisions (b)(1)(A) and (B). (c) (1) In the event that the court determines that the nonresident violator is guilty of the offenses charged, the surrendered license shall only be returned when the nonresident appropriately complies with the decree of the court. (2) In the event that the court determines that the nonresident is not guilty of the offenses charged, the surrendered license shall immediately be returned to the nonresident. (d) Upon the failure of any nonresident to comply with the issued citation, the highway patrol officer shall otherwise comply with § 55-50-703(b) and (c) , except for the personal recognizances requirements, and other applicable Tennessee law. (e) The procedures for surrendering the nonresident license, issuing a receipt for the license and the forwarding of the license to the department shall be, to the extent possible, the same as the procedures set forth in part 8 of this chapter, relative to deposit of a license in lieu of bail, as shall be determined to be practicable. (f) In order to effectuate this section, the department is authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (g) The department is directed to suitably fashion a temporary driving permit that may be issued to certain nonresident drivers as provided for in this section. Acts 1983, ch. 366, §§ 1, 2; 1986, ch. 686, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-326, 55-7-726.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a Tennessee highway patrol officer observing a violation of a traffic law, ordinance, rule or regulation by a nonresident shall issue a citation as appropriate and shall require the nonresident to post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial. In the event that a nonresident fails to post collateral or bond, the nonresident shall surrender any chauffeur's or operator's license to the highway patrol, after which the highway patrol officer shall issue to the offending nonresident a temporary driving permit.
(b) (1) The temporary driving permit will entitle the nonresident holder thereof to lawfully drive on the roads and highways of this state or any other state: (A) Until the time the traffic violation is appropriately adjudicated in a court of law of proper jurisdiction; (B) For thirty (30) days after the adjudication, during which time the court or the department shall be able to determine whether or not the nonresident will comply with the decree of the court; and (2) The temporary driving permit shall state on its face the period of its validity which shall be not less than the period of time covered by subdivisions (b)(1)(A) and (B).
(1) The temporary driving permit will entitle the nonresident holder thereof to lawfully drive on the roads and highways of this state or any other state: (A) Until the time the traffic violation is appropriately adjudicated in a court of law of proper jurisdiction; (B) For thirty (30) days after the adjudication, during which time the court or the department shall be able to determine whether or not the nonresident will comply with the decree of the court; and
(A) Until the time the traffic violation is appropriately adjudicated in a court of law of proper jurisdiction;
(B) For thirty (30) days after the adjudication, during which time the court or the department shall be able to determine whether or not the nonresident will comply with the decree of the court; and
(2) The temporary driving permit shall state on its face the period of its validity which shall be not less than the period of time covered by subdivisions (b)(1)(A) and (B).
(c) (1) In the event that the court determines that the nonresident violator is guilty of the offenses charged, the surrendered license shall only be returned when the nonresident appropriately complies with the decree of the court. (2) In the event that the court determines that the nonresident is not guilty of the offenses charged, the surrendered license shall immediately be returned to the nonresident.
(1) In the event that the court determines that the nonresident violator is guilty of the offenses charged, the surrendered license shall only be returned when the nonresident appropriately complies with the decree of the court.
(2) In the event that the court determines that the nonresident is not guilty of the offenses charged, the surrendered license shall immediately be returned to the nonresident.
(d) Upon the failure of any nonresident to comply with the issued citation, the highway patrol officer shall otherwise comply with § 55-50-703(b) and (c) , except for the personal recognizances requirements, and other applicable Tennessee law.
(e) The procedures for surrendering the nonresident license, issuing a receipt for the license and the forwarding of the license to the department shall be, to the extent possible, the same as the procedures set forth in part 8 of this chapter, relative to deposit of a license in lieu of bail, as shall be determined to be practicable.
(f) In order to effectuate this section, the department is authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(g) The department is directed to suitably fashion a temporary driving permit that may be issued to certain nonresident drivers as provided for in this section.
Acts 1983, ch. 366, §§ 1, 2; 1986, ch. 686, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-326, 55-7-726.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-109 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-109
When driver unable to report
Status: in_force

(a) An accident report is not required under this part from any person who is physically incapable of making a report during the period of the incapacity. (b) Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving an immediate notice of an accident as required in § 55-10-106 , and there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of doing so, the occupant shall make or cause to be given the notice not given by the driver. (c) Whenever the driver is physically incapable of making a written report of an accident as required in § 55-10-107 , and the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, then the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident shall within twenty (20) days after learning of the accident make the report not made by the driver. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 86; T.C.A., § 59-1009; Acts 1986, ch. 842, § 9.
(a) An accident report is not required under this part from any person who is physically incapable of making a report during the period of the incapacity.
(b) Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving an immediate notice of an accident as required in § 55-10-106 , and there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of doing so, the occupant shall make or cause to be given the notice not given by the driver.
(c) Whenever the driver is physically incapable of making a written report of an accident as required in § 55-10-107 , and the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, then the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident shall within twenty (20) days after learning of the accident make the report not made by the driver.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 86; T.C.A., § 59-1009; Acts 1986, ch. 842, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-401 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-401
Limitation on number of driver licenses
Status: in_force

No person who operates a commercial motor vehicle shall have more than one (1) driver license. 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 , 55-7-401.
No person who operates a commercial motor vehicle shall have more than one (1) driver license.
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 , 55-7-401.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-216 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-216
Steering wheels - Penalty for violation
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for anyone to install or maintain a steering wheel of less than twelve inches (12") in diameter in any motor vehicle operated upon any highway, street or public road of this state; provided, however, that this subsection (a) does not apply to any motor vehicle specially equipped for persons with disabilities or originally equipped with such a steering wheel by the original manufacturer of same. (b) Any person who violates this section shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each violation. Acts 1979, ch. 213, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-941; Acts 2011, ch. 47, § 58.
(a) It is unlawful for anyone to install or maintain a steering wheel of less than twelve inches (12") in diameter in any motor vehicle operated upon any highway, street or public road of this state; provided, however, that this subsection (a) does not apply to any motor vehicle specially equipped for persons with disabilities or originally equipped with such a steering wheel by the original manufacturer of same.
(b) Any person who violates this section shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each violation.
Acts 1979, ch. 213, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-941; Acts 2011, ch. 47, § 58.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-30-103 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 30 / Section 55-30-103
Operation of ADS-operated vehicle without human driver
Status: in_force

An ADS-operated vehicle may drive or operate on streets and highways in this state with the ADS engaged without a human driver physically present in the vehicle if the vehicle meets the following conditions: (1) Unless an exemption has been granted under applicable federal or state law, the vehicle is capable of being operated in compliance with applicable provisions of chapters 8, 9, and 10 of this title, and has been, at the time it was manufactured, certified by the manufacturer as being in compliance with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards; (2) The vehicle is capable, in the event of a failure of the automated driving system that renders that system unable to perform the entire dynamic driving task relevant to its intended operational design domain, of achieving a minimal risk condition; and (3) Is registered in accordance with chapter 4 of this title, and if registered in this state, the vehicle is identified on the registration as an ADS-operated vehicle. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 16, eff. 6/6/2017.
An ADS-operated vehicle may drive or operate on streets and highways in this state with the ADS engaged without a human driver physically present in the vehicle if the vehicle meets the following conditions:
(1) Unless an exemption has been granted under applicable federal or state law, the vehicle is capable of being operated in compliance with applicable provisions of chapters 8, 9, and 10 of this title, and has been, at the time it was manufactured, certified by the manufacturer as being in compliance with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards;
(2) The vehicle is capable, in the event of a failure of the automated driving system that renders that system unable to perform the entire dynamic driving task relevant to its intended operational design domain, of achieving a minimal risk condition; and
(3) Is registered in accordance with chapter 4 of this title, and if registered in this state, the vehicle is identified on the registration as an ADS-operated vehicle.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 16, eff. 6/6/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-31-309 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 31 / Section 55-31-309
Towing firms - Referral - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary, a towing firm shall not make, confer, or offer any payment or other pecuniary benefit to an owner or manager of property from which the firm has towed a vehicle with the intent of rewarding the owner or manager for referring the vehicle for towing. (b) Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary, an owner or manager of property from which a towing firm has towed a vehicle shall not solicit or receive any payment or other pecuniary benefit from a towing firm in exchange for referring a vehicle for towing to the firm. (c) A violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a Class B misdemeanor. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary, a towing firm shall not make, confer, or offer any payment or other pecuniary benefit to an owner or manager of property from which the firm has towed a vehicle with the intent of rewarding the owner or manager for referring the vehicle for towing.
(b) Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary, an owner or manager of property from which a towing firm has towed a vehicle shall not solicit or receive any payment or other pecuniary benefit from a towing firm in exchange for referring a vehicle for towing to the firm.
(c) A violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a Class B misdemeanor.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-3-202 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 55-3-202
Owner dismantling or wrecking vehicle to return evidences of title - Rebuilt motor vehicles - Application for new certificate of title
Status: in_force

(a) Any owner dismantling or wrecking any registered vehicle shall immediately forward to the department the certificate of title issued to the owner for the vehicle, but may retain the certificate of registration and registration plates for the purpose of transferring the certificate of registration and registration plates to any other motor vehicle as provided in § 55-4-101 . (b) Any person, who has rebuilt a motor vehicle for which the certificate of title or other ownership documents have been surrendered and a salvage title, flood title, or nonrepairable vehicle certificate has been issued in accordance with the rules promulgated by the department, prior to the sale of the vehicle to another, shall make application to the local county clerk or directly to the department for a new certificate of title. The application for certificate of title shall be supported by the salvage title and evidence of ownership and reconstruction satisfactory to the commissioner. The person rebuilding or having a motor vehicle rebuilt may apply for a certificate of title. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 56 (Williams, § 5538.156); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 10; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-329; Acts 1987, ch. 443, § 2; T.C.A., § 55-3-128; Acts 2006, ch. 517, § 2; 2007, ch. 484, § 29; 2008, ch. 1007, § 1.
(a) Any owner dismantling or wrecking any registered vehicle shall immediately forward to the department the certificate of title issued to the owner for the vehicle, but may retain the certificate of registration and registration plates for the purpose of transferring the certificate of registration and registration plates to any other motor vehicle as provided in § 55-4-101 .
(b) Any person, who has rebuilt a motor vehicle for which the certificate of title or other ownership documents have been surrendered and a salvage title, flood title, or nonrepairable vehicle certificate has been issued in accordance with the rules promulgated by the department, prior to the sale of the vehicle to another, shall make application to the local county clerk or directly to the department for a new certificate of title. The application for certificate of title shall be supported by the salvage title and evidence of ownership and reconstruction satisfactory to the commissioner. The person rebuilding or having a motor vehicle rebuilt may apply for a certificate of title.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 56 (Williams, § 5538.156); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 10; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-329; Acts 1987, ch. 443, § 2; T.C.A., § 55-3-128; Acts 2006, ch. 517, § 2; 2007, ch. 484, § 29; 2008, ch. 1007, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-403 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-403
Headlamps on motorcycles - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one (1) and not more than two (2) headlamps. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1931, ch. 82, § 15; 1937, ch. 245, § 5; 1941, ch. 121, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2700.16 (Williams, § 2695); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-906; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one (1) and not more than two (2) headlamps.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1931, ch. 82, § 15; 1937, ch. 245, § 5; 1941, ch. 121, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2700.16 (Williams, § 2695); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-906; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-146 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-146
All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings - Statutes not to affect common law right of recovery - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) The department of transportation, and local authorities, with the approval of the department, are authorized to designate particularly dangerous highway grade crossings of railroads and to erect stop signs at those locations. When stop signs are erected, the driver of any vehicle shall stop within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall proceed only upon exercising due care. (b) None of §§ 55-8-145 - 55-8-147 shall be construed as abridging or in any way affecting the common law right of recovery of litigants in damage suits that may be pending or brought against any railroad company or other common carrier. (c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 45; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 7; T.C.A., § 59-846; Acts 1981, ch. 261, § 12; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) The department of transportation, and local authorities, with the approval of the department, are authorized to designate particularly dangerous highway grade crossings of railroads and to erect stop signs at those locations. When stop signs are erected, the driver of any vehicle shall stop within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall proceed only upon exercising due care.
(b) None of §§ 55-8-145 - 55-8-147 shall be construed as abridging or in any way affecting the common law right of recovery of litigants in damage suits that may be pending or brought against any railroad company or other common carrier.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 45; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 7; T.C.A., § 59-846; Acts 1981, ch. 261, § 12; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-304 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-304
Unlawful modification of electric bicycle
Status: in_force

It is an offense for a person to knowingly modify an electric bicycle so as to change the speed capability of the electric bicycle and not appropriately replace, or cause to be replaced, the label indicating the classification required in § 55-8-303 . A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 823, s 5, eff. 7/1/2016.
It is an offense for a person to knowingly modify an electric bicycle so as to change the speed capability of the electric bicycle and not appropriately replace, or cause to be replaced, the label indicating the classification required in § 55-8-303 . A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 823, s 5, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-5-112 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 55-5-112
Altering or changing of distinguishing number or identification mark - Restoration of vehicle identification number
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall with fraudulent intent deface, destroy or alter the manufacturer's serial, engine or transmission number or other distinguishing number or identification mark of a motor vehicle or its component parts, nor shall any person place or stamp any serial, engine, transmission or other number or mark upon a motor vehicle or its component parts, except one assigned by the department. A violation of this subsection (a) is a Class E felony. (b) This section shall not prohibit the restoration of a vehicle identification number upon a motor vehicle or motor vehicle component part by the commissioner of safety or the commissioner's designee, nor prevent any manufacturer from placing in the ordinary course of business numbers or marks upon motor vehicles or motor vehicle component parts thereof. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 74 (Williams, § 5538.174); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-507; Acts 1971, ch. 122, § 2; T.C.A., § 59-512; Acts 1990, ch. 1030, § 40; 2000, ch. 941, § 2; 2007, ch. 484, § 68.
(a) No person shall with fraudulent intent deface, destroy or alter the manufacturer's serial, engine or transmission number or other distinguishing number or identification mark of a motor vehicle or its component parts, nor shall any person place or stamp any serial, engine, transmission or other number or mark upon a motor vehicle or its component parts, except one assigned by the department. A violation of this subsection (a) is a Class E felony.
(b) This section shall not prohibit the restoration of a vehicle identification number upon a motor vehicle or motor vehicle component part by the commissioner of safety or the commissioner's designee, nor prevent any manufacturer from placing in the ordinary course of business numbers or marks upon motor vehicles or motor vehicle component parts thereof.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 74 (Williams, § 5538.174); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-507; Acts 1971, ch. 122, § 2; T.C.A., § 59-512; Acts 1990, ch. 1030, § 40; 2000, ch. 941, § 2; 2007, ch. 484, § 68.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-381 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-381
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2022 , ch. 968, § 48.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2022 , ch. 968, § 48.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-604 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-604
Disposition of fines, penalties and forfeitures
Status: in_force

All fines, penalties and forfeitures of bonds imposed or collected under this chapter shall be paid over within fifteen (15) days following the last day of the month in which the fines, penalties and forfeitures of bonds were received to the department of safety with a statement accompanying the same, setting forth the action or proceedings in which the moneys were collected, the name and residence of the defendant, the nature of the offense, and fine, penalty, forfeiture, or sentence, if any, imposed. Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 17; 1939, ch. 205, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.25 (Williams, § 2715.30); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 59-718, 55-7-118, 55-7-604; Acts 1989, ch. 156, § 2.
All fines, penalties and forfeitures of bonds imposed or collected under this chapter shall be paid over within fifteen (15) days following the last day of the month in which the fines, penalties and forfeitures of bonds were received to the department of safety with a statement accompanying the same, setting forth the action or proceedings in which the moneys were collected, the name and residence of the defendant, the nature of the offense, and fine, penalty, forfeiture, or sentence, if any, imposed.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 17; 1939, ch. 205, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.25 (Williams, § 2715.30); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 59-718, 55-7-118, 55-7-604; Acts 1989, ch. 156, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-135 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-135
Crossing at other than crosswalks
Status: in_force

(a) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. (b) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. (c) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 34; T.C.A., § 59-835.
(a) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(b) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(c) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 34; T.C.A., § 59-835.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-126 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-126
Agreement to and compliance with this part
Status: in_force

Any person who acquires or renews a license under this part agrees to and shall comply with this part and any rules or regulations promulgated under this part. Acts 2005, ch. 345, § 1.
Any person who acquires or renews a license under this part agrees to and shall comply with this part and any rules or regulations promulgated under this part.
Acts 2005, ch. 345, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-166 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-166
Driving on mountain highways
Status: in_force

The driver of a motor vehicle traveling on mountain highways shall hold that motor vehicle under control and as near the right-hand edge of the highway as reasonably possible and, upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of two hundred feet (200') along the highway, shall give audible warning with the horn of the motor vehicle. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 66; T.C.A., § 59-867.
The driver of a motor vehicle traveling on mountain highways shall hold that motor vehicle under control and as near the right-hand edge of the highway as reasonably possible and, upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of two hundred feet (200') along the highway, shall give audible warning with the horn of the motor vehicle.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 66; T.C.A., § 59-867.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-109 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-109
Obedience to any required traffic-control device
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of any vehicle and the operator of any streetcar shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with this chapter and chapter 10, parts 1-5 of this title, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this chapter. (b) (1) No provision of this chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official sign is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. (2) Whenever a particular section does not state that signs are required, that section shall be effective even though no signs are erected or in place. (c) For purposes of this section, "traffic or police officer" means every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations or a person licensed under title 62, chapter 35, or authorized to carry a firearm pursuant to § 38-8-116(b) , who is retired in good standing from being a commissioned, POST-certified law enforcement officer and who has notified the chief law enforcement officer in the jurisdiction where the retired officer will be directing or regulating traffic at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance, or as soon as possible in the event of an emergency, prior to performing traffic control functions in such jurisdiction. (d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 679, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 8; T.C.A., § 59-809; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2012 , ch. 859, § 1.
(a) The driver of any vehicle and the operator of any streetcar shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with this chapter and chapter 10, parts 1-5 of this title, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this chapter.
(b) (1) No provision of this chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official sign is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. (2) Whenever a particular section does not state that signs are required, that section shall be effective even though no signs are erected or in place.
(1) No provision of this chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official sign is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person.
(2) Whenever a particular section does not state that signs are required, that section shall be effective even though no signs are erected or in place.
(c) For purposes of this section, "traffic or police officer" means every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations or a person licensed under title 62, chapter 35, or authorized to carry a firearm pursuant to § 38-8-116(b) , who is retired in good standing from being a commissioned, POST-certified law enforcement officer and who has notified the chief law enforcement officer in the jurisdiction where the retired officer will be directing or regulating traffic at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance, or as soon as possible in the event of an emergency, prior to performing traffic control functions in such jurisdiction.
(d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 679, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 8; T.C.A., § 59-809; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2012 , ch. 859, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-307 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-307
Parent or guardian knowingly permitting minor to violate this part - Penalty
Status: in_force

Any parent or guardian who knowingly permits a minor to operate a motorcycle or motorscooter in violation of this part commits a Class C misdemeanor. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 100, s 10, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 1967, ch. 45, § 6 (T.C.A. (supp.), § 50-948); T.C.A., § 59-939; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any parent or guardian who knowingly permits a minor to operate a motorcycle or motorscooter in violation of this part commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 100, s 10, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1967, ch. 45, § 6 (T.C.A. (supp.), § 50-948); T.C.A., § 59-939; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-154 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-154
Minimum speed regulation - Turnouts - Passing bays - Penalties - Inapplicable to farm tractors or implements of husbandry
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. (b) Whenever the department of transportation or a local authority within its respective jurisdiction determines on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that slow speeds on any part of a highway consistently impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the department or local authority may determine and declare a minimum speed limit below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. (c) Wherever there exists, at or near the top of any hill or grade, a turnout, passing bay or parking area adjacent to and to the right of any traffic lane of any state or federal highway within the state, any person driving or operating a truck or other slow-moving vehicle upon such traffic lane shall drive the truck or other slow-moving vehicle into and stop the same upon the turnout, passing bay or parking area and permit faster-moving vehicles following the truck or other slow-moving vehicle whose progress is being retarded to pass; provided, that the turnout, passing bay or parking area is marked by a traffic sign. (d) This section shall not apply to farm tractors or implements of husbandry. (e) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 76,s 2, eff. 3/28/2019. Acts 1955, ch. 131, §§ 1, 2; 1955, ch. 329, § 53; T.C.A., § 59-854; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.
(b) Whenever the department of transportation or a local authority within its respective jurisdiction determines on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that slow speeds on any part of a highway consistently impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the department or local authority may determine and declare a minimum speed limit below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.
(c) Wherever there exists, at or near the top of any hill or grade, a turnout, passing bay or parking area adjacent to and to the right of any traffic lane of any state or federal highway within the state, any person driving or operating a truck or other slow-moving vehicle upon such traffic lane shall drive the truck or other slow-moving vehicle into and stop the same upon the turnout, passing bay or parking area and permit faster-moving vehicles following the truck or other slow-moving vehicle whose progress is being retarded to pass; provided, that the turnout, passing bay or parking area is marked by a traffic sign.
(d) This section shall not apply to farm tractors or implements of husbandry.
(e) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 76,s 2, eff. 3/28/2019.
Acts 1955, ch. 131, §§ 1, 2; 1955, ch. 329, § 53; T.C.A., § 59-854; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-213 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-213
Prohibition of operating altered vehicles on state streets, roads, or highways - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall not operate a passenger motor vehicle on any street, road, or highway in this state if, by alteration of the suspension, frame, or chassis, the height of the vehicle's front fender is four (4) or more inches greater than the height of the rear fender. For purposes of this subsection (a), the height of the fender is a vertical measurement from and perpendicular to the ground, through the centerline of the wheel, and to the bottom of the fender. (b) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable as follows: (1) By a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense in a twelve-month period; (2) By a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for the second offense in a twelve-month period; and (3) By a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) and a twelve-month revocation of the person's driver license for the third offense in a twelve-month period. (c) Within thirty (30) days of conviction for a violation of this section, the clerk of the court of conviction shall give notice of this conviction to the department of safety. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 541,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) A person shall not operate a passenger motor vehicle on any street, road, or highway in this state if, by alteration of the suspension, frame, or chassis, the height of the vehicle's front fender is four (4) or more inches greater than the height of the rear fender. For purposes of this subsection (a), the height of the fender is a vertical measurement from and perpendicular to the ground, through the centerline of the wheel, and to the bottom of the fender.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable as follows: (1) By a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense in a twelve-month period; (2) By a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for the second offense in a twelve-month period; and (3) By a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) and a twelve-month revocation of the person's driver license for the third offense in a twelve-month period.
(1) By a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense in a twelve-month period;
(2) By a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for the second offense in a twelve-month period; and
(3) By a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) and a twelve-month revocation of the person's driver license for the third offense in a twelve-month period.
(c) Within thirty (30) days of conviction for a violation of this section, the clerk of the court of conviction shall give notice of this conviction to the department of safety.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 541,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-604 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-604
Failure to wear safety belt - Contributory negligence - Evidence
Status: in_force

(a) The failure to wear a safety belt or receipt of a citation or warrant for arrest for failure to wear a safety belt shall not be admissible into evidence in a civil action; provided, that evidence of a failure to wear a safety belt or receipt of a citation or warrant for arrest for failure to wear a safety belt, as required by this chapter, may be admitted in a civil action as to the causal relationship between noncompliance and the injuries alleged, if the following conditions have been satisfied: (1) The plaintiff has filed a products liability claim; (2) The defendant alleging noncompliance with this chapter shall raise this defense in its answer or timely amendment thereto in accordance with the rules of civil procedure; and (3) Each defendant seeking to offer evidence alleging noncompliance with this chapter has the burden of proving noncompliance with this chapter, that compliance with this chapter would have reduced injuries and the extent of the reduction of the injuries. (b) Upon request of any party, the trial judge shall hold a hearing out of the presence of the jury as to the admissibility of the evidence in accordance with this section and the Tennessee Rules of Evidence. Acts 1986, ch. 866, § 5; 1994, ch. 661, § 3; 2004, ch. 893, § 6.
(a) The failure to wear a safety belt or receipt of a citation or warrant for arrest for failure to wear a safety belt shall not be admissible into evidence in a civil action; provided, that evidence of a failure to wear a safety belt or receipt of a citation or warrant for arrest for failure to wear a safety belt, as required by this chapter, may be admitted in a civil action as to the causal relationship between noncompliance and the injuries alleged, if the following conditions have been satisfied: (1) The plaintiff has filed a products liability claim; (2) The defendant alleging noncompliance with this chapter shall raise this defense in its answer or timely amendment thereto in accordance with the rules of civil procedure; and (3) Each defendant seeking to offer evidence alleging noncompliance with this chapter has the burden of proving noncompliance with this chapter, that compliance with this chapter would have reduced injuries and the extent of the reduction of the injuries.
(1) The plaintiff has filed a products liability claim;
(2) The defendant alleging noncompliance with this chapter shall raise this defense in its answer or timely amendment thereto in accordance with the rules of civil procedure; and
(3) Each defendant seeking to offer evidence alleging noncompliance with this chapter has the burden of proving noncompliance with this chapter, that compliance with this chapter would have reduced injuries and the extent of the reduction of the injuries.
(b) Upon request of any party, the trial judge shall hold a hearing out of the presence of the jury as to the admissibility of the evidence in accordance with this section and the Tennessee Rules of Evidence.
Acts 1986, ch. 866, § 5; 1994, ch. 661, § 3; 2004, ch. 893, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-348 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-348
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 2009 , ch. 589, § 14.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 2009 , ch. 589, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-52-102 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 52 / Section 55-52-102
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) Disability and death of children resulting from injuries sustained in bicycling accidents are a serious threat to the public health, welfare, and safety of the people of the state, and the prevention of such disability and death is the goal of the people; (2) Head injuries are the leading cause of disability and death from bicycling accidents; (3) The risk of head injury from bicycling accidents is significantly reduced for bicyclists who wear proper protective bicycle helmets; yet helmets are worn by fewer than five percent (5%) of child bicyclists nationwide; and (4) The risk of head injury or of any other injury to a small child who is a passenger on a bicycle operated by another person would be significantly reduced if the child-passenger sat in a separate restraining seat. Acts 1993, ch. 399, § 3.
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:
(1) Disability and death of children resulting from injuries sustained in bicycling accidents are a serious threat to the public health, welfare, and safety of the people of the state, and the prevention of such disability and death is the goal of the people;
(2) Head injuries are the leading cause of disability and death from bicycling accidents;
(3) The risk of head injury from bicycling accidents is significantly reduced for bicyclists who wear proper protective bicycle helmets; yet helmets are worn by fewer than five percent (5%) of child bicyclists nationwide; and
(4) The risk of head injury or of any other injury to a small child who is a passenger on a bicycle operated by another person would be significantly reduced if the child-passenger sat in a separate restraining seat.
Acts 1993, ch. 399, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-142 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-142
Waiver of registration fee for Class A or Class B motor vehicle upon renewal
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 55-4-111(a) or another law to the contrary, the registration fee for a Class A or Class B motor vehicle under § 55-4-111(a)(1) is waived upon the renewal of the motor vehicle's registration if the renewal occurs during the period of time beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1143, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Notwithstanding § 55-4-111(a) or another law to the contrary, the registration fee for a Class A or Class B motor vehicle under § 55-4-111(a)(1) is waived upon the renewal of the motor vehicle's registration if the renewal occurs during the period of time beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1143, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-203 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-203
Windshield must be equipped with wipers - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Every motor vehicle having a windshield shall be equipped with two (2) windshield wipers for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield in order to provide clear vision for the driver, unless one (1) windshield wiper cleans to within one inch (1") of each side of windshield. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1941, ch. 121, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2700.16 (Williams, § 2695); Acts 1973, ch. 326, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-903; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) Every motor vehicle having a windshield shall be equipped with two (2) windshield wipers for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield in order to provide clear vision for the driver, unless one (1) windshield wiper cleans to within one inch (1") of each side of windshield.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1941, ch. 121, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2700.16 (Williams, § 2695); Acts 1973, ch. 326, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-903; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-427 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-427
Silas Gable Flatt Law - Providing vehicle to intoxicated individuals or individuals with suspended or revoked license - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) It is an offense for a person to knowingly provide a motor vehicle to another person who the provider of the vehicle knows or reasonably should know is under the influence of an intoxicant, marijuana, controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, drug, substance affecting the central nervous system, or combination thereof. (b) It is an offense for a person to knowingly provide a motor vehicle to another person who the provider of the vehicle knows or reasonably should know is a person whose driver license has been suspended or revoked by the court pursuant to § 55-10-404 unless: (1) The person receiving the motor vehicle has been granted a restricted driver license pursuant to § 55-10-409 ; and (2) The motor vehicle is being provided for a purpose permissible under the court order granting the person's restricted driver license. (c) (1) A person who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. (2) If the violation is the person's first violation, then the person shall be sentenced to a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours of incarceration. (3) If the violation is the person's second violation, then the person shall be sentenced to a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours of incarceration. (4) If the violation is the person's third or subsequent violation, then the person shall be sentenced to a minimum of seven (7) consecutive days of incarceration. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 243, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) It is an offense for a person to knowingly provide a motor vehicle to another person who the provider of the vehicle knows or reasonably should know is under the influence of an intoxicant, marijuana, controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, drug, substance affecting the central nervous system, or combination thereof.
(b) It is an offense for a person to knowingly provide a motor vehicle to another person who the provider of the vehicle knows or reasonably should know is a person whose driver license has been suspended or revoked by the court pursuant to § 55-10-404 unless: (1) The person receiving the motor vehicle has been granted a restricted driver license pursuant to § 55-10-409 ; and (2) The motor vehicle is being provided for a purpose permissible under the court order granting the person's restricted driver license.
(1) The person receiving the motor vehicle has been granted a restricted driver license pursuant to § 55-10-409 ; and
(2) The motor vehicle is being provided for a purpose permissible under the court order granting the person's restricted driver license.
(c) (1) A person who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. (2) If the violation is the person's first violation, then the person shall be sentenced to a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours of incarceration. (3) If the violation is the person's second violation, then the person shall be sentenced to a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours of incarceration. (4) If the violation is the person's third or subsequent violation, then the person shall be sentenced to a minimum of seven (7) consecutive days of incarceration.
(1) A person who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) If the violation is the person's first violation, then the person shall be sentenced to a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours of incarceration.
(3) If the violation is the person's second violation, then the person shall be sentenced to a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours of incarceration.
(4) If the violation is the person's third or subsequent violation, then the person shall be sentenced to a minimum of seven (7) consecutive days of incarceration.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 243, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-143 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-143
Ethan Wade Walls Act - Refund of unused portion of freight motor vehicle registration fees - Exclusions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "eligible operator" means: (1) A person who owns and operates a freight motor vehicle registered pursuant to § 55-4-113(a)(2)(E)-(K) ; or (2) A person who operates a freight motor vehicle registered pursuant to § 55-4-113(a)(2)(E)-(K) and who owns fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the stock in the entity that owns the freight motor vehicle. (b) Upon the death of an eligible operator, in order to secure a refund of the unused portion of the registration fee paid, the certificate of registration and related license plate must be surrendered to, and a copy of the death certificate of the deceased eligible operator must be submitted to, the department. (c) Within thirty (30) days following receipt of the surrendered certificate and plate, death certificate, and any form as may be required by the department, the department shall issue a refund of the unused portion of the registration fee paid, which is proportionate to the number of full months remaining in the registration period for which registration was issued, to the surviving spouse of the deceased eligible operator or the personal representative of the deceased eligible operator's estate. (d) A refund is limited to the unused portions of the registration fees paid for no more than three (3) freight motor vehicles of the eligible operator. (e) The department may prescribe the form and manner of submitting any proof or documentation required by this section. (f) This section does not apply to refunds of another state's apportioned registration fees governed by a reciprocity agreement. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 963,s 2, eff. 5/9/2024.
(a) As used in this section, "eligible operator" means: (1) A person who owns and operates a freight motor vehicle registered pursuant to § 55-4-113(a)(2)(E)-(K) ; or (2) A person who operates a freight motor vehicle registered pursuant to § 55-4-113(a)(2)(E)-(K) and who owns fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the stock in the entity that owns the freight motor vehicle.
(1) A person who owns and operates a freight motor vehicle registered pursuant to § 55-4-113(a)(2)(E)-(K) ; or
(2) A person who operates a freight motor vehicle registered pursuant to § 55-4-113(a)(2)(E)-(K) and who owns fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the stock in the entity that owns the freight motor vehicle.
(b) Upon the death of an eligible operator, in order to secure a refund of the unused portion of the registration fee paid, the certificate of registration and related license plate must be surrendered to, and a copy of the death certificate of the deceased eligible operator must be submitted to, the department.
(c) Within thirty (30) days following receipt of the surrendered certificate and plate, death certificate, and any form as may be required by the department, the department shall issue a refund of the unused portion of the registration fee paid, which is proportionate to the number of full months remaining in the registration period for which registration was issued, to the surviving spouse of the deceased eligible operator or the personal representative of the deceased eligible operator's estate.
(d) A refund is limited to the unused portions of the registration fees paid for no more than three (3) freight motor vehicles of the eligible operator.
(e) The department may prescribe the form and manner of submitting any proof or documentation required by this section.
(f) This section does not apply to refunds of another state's apportioned registration fees governed by a reciprocity agreement.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 963,s 2, eff. 5/9/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-410 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-410
Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

The department may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to carry out this part. 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 , 55-7-410.
The department may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to carry out this part.
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 , 55-7-410.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-113 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 55-7-113
Identification of vehicles hauling loose material required - Exception
Status: in_force

Any vehicle hauling loose material, except farm produce, as defined in § 55-7-109 , shall have affixed, stenciled, or painted on the rear of the vehicle a sign or placard bearing the name of the owner of the vehicle in letters at least six inches (6") in height, clearly visible to a motorist following the vehicle, and an additional identifying number if the owner has more than one (1) such vehicle. Acts 1988, ch. 712, § 1; T.C.A., § 55-11-113.
Any vehicle hauling loose material, except farm produce, as defined in § 55-7-109 , shall have affixed, stenciled, or painted on the rear of the vehicle a sign or placard bearing the name of the owner of the vehicle in letters at least six inches (6") in height, clearly visible to a motorist following the vehicle, and an additional identifying number if the owner has more than one (1) such vehicle.
Acts 1988, ch. 712, § 1; T.C.A., § 55-11-113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-903 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-903
Administrator
Status: in_force

The commissioner of safety, or the commissioner's designee, is the administrator of the Interstate Driver License Compact. Acts 2020, ch. 610, § 1.
The commissioner of safety, or the commissioner's designee, is the administrator of the Interstate Driver License Compact.
Acts 2020, ch. 610, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-116 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-116
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
Status: in_force

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one (1) line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half (1/2) of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 15; T.C.A. § 59-816.
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one (1) line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half (1/2) of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 15; T.C.A. § 59-816.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-607 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-607
Program to enforce compliance - Highway signs
Status: in_force

(a) The departments of health and safety shall initiate an educational program designed to encourage compliance with safety belt and child passenger restraint system usage laws. This program shall focus on the effectiveness of restraint devices, the monetary saving and other benefits to the public, and the requirements and penalties specified in this law. (b) The commissioner of transportation may, within the department of transportation's existing budget, erect signs or add to existing signs along interstate highways within the state a statement to the effect that Tennessee law requires all passengers in a motor vehicle to be wearing safety belts. The number and placement of the signs shall be within the discretion of the commissioner. Acts 1986, ch. 866, § 13.
(a) The departments of health and safety shall initiate an educational program designed to encourage compliance with safety belt and child passenger restraint system usage laws. This program shall focus on the effectiveness of restraint devices, the monetary saving and other benefits to the public, and the requirements and penalties specified in this law.
(b) The commissioner of transportation may, within the department of transportation's existing budget, erect signs or add to existing signs along interstate highways within the state a statement to the effect that Tennessee law requires all passengers in a motor vehicle to be wearing safety belts. The number and placement of the signs shall be within the discretion of the commissioner.
Acts 1986, ch. 866, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-378 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-378
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 23, eff. 7/1/2022.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 23, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-3-105 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 55-3-105
Sales or use tax receipt to accompany application for certificate of title
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for a county clerk to accept an application for a certificate of title as provided for in chapters 1-6 of this title, unless the applicant presents evidence that a sales or use tax at the rate specified in title 67, chapter 6, part 2 and § 67-6-501 has been paid on the sales price of the vehicle by the applicant, or the applicant has authority from the commissioner to file an application for a certificate of title without the payment of the sales or use tax. Acts 1953, ch. 103, § 1 (Williams, § 5538.139a); Acts 1955, ch. 300, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-305.
It is unlawful for a county clerk to accept an application for a certificate of title as provided for in chapters 1-6 of this title, unless the applicant presents evidence that a sales or use tax at the rate specified in title 67, chapter 6, part 2 and § 67-6-501 has been paid on the sales price of the vehicle by the applicant, or the applicant has authority from the commissioner to file an application for a certificate of title without the payment of the sales or use tax.
Acts 1953, ch. 103, § 1 (Williams, § 5538.139a); Acts 1955, ch. 300, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-305.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-19-111 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 55-19-111
Operation of school or acting as instructor without license a misdemeanor
Status: in_force

(a) It is a Class A misdemeanor for any individual to direct or operate, alone or in conjunction with others, any commercial driver training school without being currently licensed pursuant to this chapter. (b) It is a Class A misdemeanor for any person to act as instructor in a commercial driver training school without being currently licensed pursuant to this chapter. Acts 1967, ch. 163, § 11; T.C.A., § 59-1911; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6.
(a) It is a Class A misdemeanor for any individual to direct or operate, alone or in conjunction with others, any commercial driver training school without being currently licensed pursuant to this chapter.
(b) It is a Class A misdemeanor for any person to act as instructor in a commercial driver training school without being currently licensed pursuant to this chapter.
Acts 1967, ch. 163, § 11; T.C.A., § 59-1911; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-117 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-117
Violations - Civil and criminal penalties - Injunctions
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the remedies provided in this part, any person violating this part or any rule promulgated under this part, or any order issued by the commission, is subject to a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each day of violation or for each act of violation, as the commission or the court may deem proper. All civil penalties shall be paid into the general fund of the state. (b) Whenever it appears that any person has violated, is violating or is about to violate this part, or any rule promulgated under this part, or any order issued by the commission, the commission, through the attorney general and reporter, may cause a civil suit to be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation or for the assessment and recovery of the civil penalty provided in this section or for both. (c) A suit for injunctive relief or for recovery of a civil penalty or for both may be brought either in the county where the defendant resides or conducts business or in the county where the violation or threat of violation occurs. (d) In any suit filed by the commission, the court may grant the commission, without bond or other undertaking, any prohibitory or mandatory injunction the facts may warrant, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions. (e) Any person willfully, knowingly and persistently violating this part commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 7; 1977, ch. 162, § 27; T.C.A., § 59-1718; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2005, ch. 345, § 2.
(a) In addition to the remedies provided in this part, any person violating this part or any rule promulgated under this part, or any order issued by the commission, is subject to a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each day of violation or for each act of violation, as the commission or the court may deem proper. All civil penalties shall be paid into the general fund of the state.
(b) Whenever it appears that any person has violated, is violating or is about to violate this part, or any rule promulgated under this part, or any order issued by the commission, the commission, through the attorney general and reporter, may cause a civil suit to be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation or for the assessment and recovery of the civil penalty provided in this section or for both.
(c) A suit for injunctive relief or for recovery of a civil penalty or for both may be brought either in the county where the defendant resides or conducts business or in the county where the violation or threat of violation occurs.
(d) In any suit filed by the commission, the court may grant the commission, without bond or other undertaking, any prohibitory or mandatory injunction the facts may warrant, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions.
(e) Any person willfully, knowingly and persistently violating this part commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 7; 1977, ch. 162, § 27; T.C.A., § 59-1718; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2005, ch. 345, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-109 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-109
Number of plates - Issuance
Status: in_force

In registering any motor vehicle, the county clerk shall cause to be issued one (1) registration plate. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 45 (Williams, § 5538.145); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 6; 1955, ch. 52, § 4; 1959, ch. 26, § 1; 1975, ch. 128, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-409.
In registering any motor vehicle, the county clerk shall cause to be issued one (1) registration plate.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 45 (Williams, § 5538.145); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 6; 1955, ch. 52, § 4; 1959, ch. 26, § 1; 1975, ch. 128, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-409.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-1-119 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 1 / Section 55-1-119
"Farm truck" defined
Status: in_force

(a) "Farm truck" means any truck motor vehicle used by the owner in connection with the agricultural pursuits usual and normal to the owner's farming operations, such as the transportation of products of the soil, livestock, poultry, seed, or any materials to be used by the owner in the production, cultivation, growing, or harvesting of agricultural commodities; also for uses incidental to farming as the transportation of the farm laborers or bringing to the farm products or materials that may be used for its improvement or promote its operation. (b) "Farm truck" shall not be so construed as to permit the vehicle's use either part time or incidentally in the conduct of any commercial enterprise, or for the transportation of farm products after such commodities have entered the "channels of commerce," as for example in the "house to house" delivery of milk. Acts 1957, ch. 244, § 1; 1959, ch. 33, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-119.
(a) "Farm truck" means any truck motor vehicle used by the owner in connection with the agricultural pursuits usual and normal to the owner's farming operations, such as the transportation of products of the soil, livestock, poultry, seed, or any materials to be used by the owner in the production, cultivation, growing, or harvesting of agricultural commodities; also for uses incidental to farming as the transportation of the farm laborers or bringing to the farm products or materials that may be used for its improvement or promote its operation.
(b) "Farm truck" shall not be so construed as to permit the vehicle's use either part time or incidentally in the conduct of any commercial enterprise, or for the transportation of farm products after such commodities have entered the "channels of commerce," as for example in the "house to house" delivery of milk.
Acts 1957, ch. 244, § 1; 1959, ch. 33, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-119.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-12-304 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 12 / Section 55-12-304
Applicability to exclusions in motor vehicle liability insurance policies
Status: in_force

This part does not invalidate or limit an exclusion contained in a motor vehicle liability insurance policy, including any insurance policy in use or approved for use, that excludes coverage for motor vehicles made available for rent, sharing, or hire or for any business use. Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796, s 5, eff. 7/15/2020.
This part does not invalidate or limit an exclusion contained in a motor vehicle liability insurance policy, including any insurance policy in use or approved for use, that excludes coverage for motor vehicles made available for rent, sharing, or hire or for any business use.
Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796, s 5, eff. 7/15/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-351 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-351
License to be carried and exhibited on demand - Arrest and penalty for violations
Status: in_force

(a) Every licensee shall have the licensee's license in immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display it upon demand of any officer or agent of the department or any police officer of the state, county or municipality, except that where the licensee has previously deposited the license with the officer or court demanding bail, and has received a receipt from the officer or the court, the receipt is to serve as a substitute for the license until the specified date for court appearance of licensee or the license is otherwise returned to the licensee by the officer or court accepting the license for deposit. Any peace officer, field deputy, or inspector of the department, or any other law enforcement officer of this state or municipality thereof, has the right to demand the exhibition of the license of any operator of a motorscooter as described in § 55-8-101 , and effect the arrest of any person so found to be in violation of this section. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 100, s 17, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 8; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.16 (Williams, § 2715.21); Acts 1957, ch. 209, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 59-709, 55-7-109, 55-7-351; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2000, ch. 700, § 12.
(a) Every licensee shall have the licensee's license in immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display it upon demand of any officer or agent of the department or any police officer of the state, county or municipality, except that where the licensee has previously deposited the license with the officer or court demanding bail, and has received a receipt from the officer or the court, the receipt is to serve as a substitute for the license until the specified date for court appearance of licensee or the license is otherwise returned to the licensee by the officer or court accepting the license for deposit. Any peace officer, field deputy, or inspector of the department, or any other law enforcement officer of this state or municipality thereof, has the right to demand the exhibition of the license of any operator of a motorscooter as described in § 55-8-101 , and effect the arrest of any person so found to be in violation of this section.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 100, s 17, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 8; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.16 (Williams, § 2715.21); Acts 1957, ch. 209, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 59-709, 55-7-109, 55-7-351; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2000, ch. 700, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-352 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-352
Anatomical gifts
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall provide with each driver license issued a statement whereby the holder of the license may certify the person's willingness to make an anatomical gift under the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, compiled in title 68, chapter 30, part 1. (b) The department shall provide to each licensee certifying this willingness a statement to include the licensee's blood group and RH factor. Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 6; 1943, ch. 56, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.14 (Williams, §§ 2715.19, 2715.19a); Acts 1955, ch. 114, § 4; 1967, ch. 97, § 1; 1967, ch. 370, § 1; 1969, ch. 176, §§ 1, 2; 1970, ch. 352, § 1; 1972, ch. 652, § 1; 1974, ch. 444, §§ 3, 4; 1974, ch. 748, § 31; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-707; Acts 1980, ch. 817, § 1; 1982, ch. 767, § 1; 1984, ch. 942, § 1; 1987, ch. 446, § 9; 1988, ch. 584, § 7; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-107 , 55-7-352; Acts 2007 , ch. 428, § 3.
(a) The department shall provide with each driver license issued a statement whereby the holder of the license may certify the person's willingness to make an anatomical gift under the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, compiled in title 68, chapter 30, part 1.
(b) The department shall provide to each licensee certifying this willingness a statement to include the licensee's blood group and RH factor.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 6; 1943, ch. 56, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.14 (Williams, §§ 2715.19, 2715.19a); Acts 1955, ch. 114, § 4; 1967, ch. 97, § 1; 1967, ch. 370, § 1; 1969, ch. 176, §§ 1, 2; 1970, ch. 352, § 1; 1972, ch. 652, § 1; 1974, ch. 444, §§ 3, 4; 1974, ch. 748, § 31; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-707; Acts 1980, ch. 817, § 1; 1982, ch. 767, § 1; 1984, ch. 942, § 1; 1987, ch. 446, § 9; 1988, ch. 584, § 7; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-107 , 55-7-352; Acts 2007 , ch. 428, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-232 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-232
Physician
Status: in_force

(a) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and who is licensed as a physician by the board of medical examiners under title 63, chapter 6, or by the board of osteopathic examination under title 63, chapter 9, 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 , must be issued a distinctive registration plate as provided for in this section. (b) The registration plates must bear the legend "Physician". (c) For issuance of a license plate pursuant to this section, all applications must contain information that the commissioner requires proving the applicant is licensed as a physician by the board of medical examiners or the board of osteopathic examination pursuant to subsection (a). Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 36, eff. 7/1/2022.
(a) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and who is licensed as a physician by the board of medical examiners under title 63, chapter 6, or by the board of osteopathic examination under title 63, chapter 9, 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 , must be issued a distinctive registration plate as provided for in this section.
(b) The registration plates must bear the legend "Physician".
(c) For issuance of a license plate pursuant to this section, all applications must contain information that the commissioner requires proving the applicant is licensed as a physician by the board of medical examiners or the board of osteopathic examination pursuant to subsection (a).
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 36, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-5-125 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 55-5-125
Abandoned and junked vehicle laws unaffected
Status: in_force

Sections 55-5-122 - 55-5-124 shall not affect nor prevent the operation of any state law relative to the removal of abandoned and junked motor vehicles. Acts 1972, ch. 573, § 4; T.C.A., § 59-526.
Sections 55-5-122 - 55-5-124 shall not affect nor prevent the operation of any state law relative to the removal of abandoned and junked motor vehicles.
Acts 1972, ch. 573, § 4; T.C.A., § 59-526.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-1-117 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 1 / Section 55-1-117
"Fixed load vehicle" defined
Status: in_force

"Fixed load vehicle" means any vehicle not designed or used to carry, convey or move any freight, property, article or thing over the highways, except its own weight of any equipment, appliance or apparatus constructed as a part of, or permanently attached to, the body of the vehicle. "Fixed load vehicle" includes well-drilling apparatus, cranes and portable feed mills and such other vehicles as are within the general terms hereof, the primary use of which is not upon the highways and streets of this state, but does not include wreckers or tow cars equipped with cranes, hoists or dollies and used for transporting wrecked motor vehicles or motor vehicles designed to deliver ready mixed concrete. Acts 1957, ch. 244, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-117.
"Fixed load vehicle" means any vehicle not designed or used to carry, convey or move any freight, property, article or thing over the highways, except its own weight of any equipment, appliance or apparatus constructed as a part of, or permanently attached to, the body of the vehicle. "Fixed load vehicle" includes well-drilling apparatus, cranes and portable feed mills and such other vehicles as are within the general terms hereof, the primary use of which is not upon the highways and streets of this state, but does not include wreckers or tow cars equipped with cranes, hoists or dollies and used for transporting wrecked motor vehicles or motor vehicles designed to deliver ready mixed concrete.
Acts 1957, ch. 244, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-117.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-196 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-196
Attendance at driver education course in county of residence
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, whenever a person violating any of this chapter or chapter 9 of this title or parts 1-5 of chapter 10 of this title is required, at the discretion of the court, to attend a driver education course approved by the department of safety, in addition to, or in lieu of any portion of, any other penalty imposed, the court has the discretion to allow the violator to attend a driver education course in the person's county of residence, instead of attending a course in the county where the citation was issued. The driver education course shall be approved by the department of safety and operated and conducted in accordance with the requirements of § 55-10-301 . Acts 2006, ch. 726, § 1.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, whenever a person violating any of this chapter or chapter 9 of this title or parts 1-5 of chapter 10 of this title is required, at the discretion of the court, to attend a driver education course approved by the department of safety, in addition to, or in lieu of any portion of, any other penalty imposed, the court has the discretion to allow the violator to attend a driver education course in the person's county of residence, instead of attending a course in the county where the citation was issued. The driver education course shall be approved by the department of safety and operated and conducted in accordance with the requirements of § 55-10-301 .
Acts 2006, ch. 726, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-3-204 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 55-3-204
Motor vehicle dealer's license not required for person to sell motor vehicles to automotive dismantlers and recyclers or scrap metal dealers or processors
Status: in_force

A motor vehicle dealer's license shall not be required for a person to sell motor vehicles to licensed automotive dismantlers and recyclers, as defined in § 55-17-102 , or to registered scrap metal dealers or scrap metal processors, if: (1) The motor vehicle has been designated by the seller as a nonrepairable vehicle, whether or not such vehicle has been issued a nonrepairable vehicle certificate; and (2) The motor vehicle is being sold solely for recycling, dismantling, or scrap. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 904,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
A motor vehicle dealer's license shall not be required for a person to sell motor vehicles to licensed automotive dismantlers and recyclers, as defined in § 55-17-102 , or to registered scrap metal dealers or scrap metal processors, if:
(1) The motor vehicle has been designated by the seller as a nonrepairable vehicle, whether or not such vehicle has been issued a nonrepairable vehicle certificate; and
(2) The motor vehicle is being sold solely for recycling, dismantling, or scrap.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 904,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-27-106 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 27 / Section 55-27-106
Security interest in funds
Status: in_force

(a) A party holding trust funds provided for under this chapter and chapter 24 of this title may not grant to any third party any security or other interest in the trust funds. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), for any manufacturer which, as a result of restructuring or other means, ten percent (10%) or more of the outstanding common stock is or was at any time owned by an entity or agency of the United States government, subsection (a) shall only apply to trust funds owed by such manufacturer to a dealer on or within three hundred ninety-five (395) days prior to the filing by or against that manufacturer of a petition for relief under title 11 of the United States Code; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection (b) shall diminish any rights otherwise afforded by Tennessee common law or other applicable Tennessee authority that existed prior to the enactment of this subsection (b) or any amendment thereto. Acts 2009 , ch. 322, §2; 2011 , ch. 294, § 1.
(a) A party holding trust funds provided for under this chapter and chapter 24 of this title may not grant to any third party any security or other interest in the trust funds.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), for any manufacturer which, as a result of restructuring or other means, ten percent (10%) or more of the outstanding common stock is or was at any time owned by an entity or agency of the United States government, subsection (a) shall only apply to trust funds owed by such manufacturer to a dealer on or within three hundred ninety-five (395) days prior to the filing by or against that manufacturer of a petition for relief under title 11 of the United States Code; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection (b) shall diminish any rights otherwise afforded by Tennessee common law or other applicable Tennessee authority that existed prior to the enactment of this subsection (b) or any amendment thereto.
Acts 2009 , ch. 322, §2; 2011 , ch. 294, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-369 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-369
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 6, eff. 7/1/2022.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 6, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-212 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-212
Unlawful camping
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for a person to engage in camping: (1) On the shoulder, berm, or right-of-way of a state or interstate highway; or (2) Under a bridge or overpass, or within an underpass, of a state or interstate highway. (b) Notwithstanding § 39-14-414 , a violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable only by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) and community service work not less than twenty (20) hours nor more than forty (40) hours; except, that a person who violates this section must receive a warning citation for a first offense. In lieu of a fine and community service, the court may require a person convicted under this section to remove litter from the state or local highway system, public playgrounds, public parks, or other appropriate public locations for not less than twenty (20) hours nor more than forty (40) hours. (c) For purposes of this section, "camping" means: (1) Erecting, placing, maintaining, or using temporary structures, such as tents, tarps, and other temporary shelters, for living accommodation activities, such as sleeping or making preparations to sleep; (2) Carrying on cooking activities, whether by fire or use of artificial means, such as a propane stove or other heat-producing portable cooking equipment; or (3) Sleeping outside of a motor vehicle or making preparations to sleep outside of a motor vehicle, including laying down a sleeping bag, blanket, or other material used for bedding. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 986, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
(a) It is unlawful for a person to engage in camping: (1) On the shoulder, berm, or right-of-way of a state or interstate highway; or (2) Under a bridge or overpass, or within an underpass, of a state or interstate highway.
(1) On the shoulder, berm, or right-of-way of a state or interstate highway; or
(2) Under a bridge or overpass, or within an underpass, of a state or interstate highway.
(b) Notwithstanding § 39-14-414 , a violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable only by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) and community service work not less than twenty (20) hours nor more than forty (40) hours; except, that a person who violates this section must receive a warning citation for a first offense. In lieu of a fine and community service, the court may require a person convicted under this section to remove litter from the state or local highway system, public playgrounds, public parks, or other appropriate public locations for not less than twenty (20) hours nor more than forty (40) hours.
(c) For purposes of this section, "camping" means: (1) Erecting, placing, maintaining, or using temporary structures, such as tents, tarps, and other temporary shelters, for living accommodation activities, such as sleeping or making preparations to sleep; (2) Carrying on cooking activities, whether by fire or use of artificial means, such as a propane stove or other heat-producing portable cooking equipment; or (3) Sleeping outside of a motor vehicle or making preparations to sleep outside of a motor vehicle, including laying down a sleeping bag, blanket, or other material used for bedding.
(1) Erecting, placing, maintaining, or using temporary structures, such as tents, tarps, and other temporary shelters, for living accommodation activities, such as sleeping or making preparations to sleep;
(2) Carrying on cooking activities, whether by fire or use of artificial means, such as a propane stove or other heat-producing portable cooking equipment; or
(3) Sleeping outside of a motor vehicle or making preparations to sleep outside of a motor vehicle, including laying down a sleeping bag, blanket, or other material used for bedding.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 986, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-31-402 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 31 / Section 55-31-402
Fees - Period exceeding twenty-one (21)
Status: in_force

(a) 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 as an incidence to the person's principal business, shall not charge the owner or lienholder of a stored motor vehicle a storage fee for a period exceeding twenty-one (21) days without the consent of the owner or lienholder, except as otherwise provided in § 55-31-403 . (b) A person engaged in a business described in subsection (a) shall not charge a storage fee for any day on which the vehicle is not available for release to the owner, lienholder, or insurer, unless the failure to release is based on a hold placed on the vehicle by law enforcement. (c) Upon provision of documentation from an insurer or lienholder showing its right to take custody of a vehicle, a person engaged in a business described in subsection (a) shall release the vehicle to the insurer or lienholder, or an authorized agent or representative for such insurer or lienholder, upon the insurer's or lienholder's payment of reasonable charges due, without requiring additional consent from the owner of the motor vehicle. The insurer or lienholder shall indemnify and hold harmless the releasing person or entity from any action, cause of action, claim, judgment, loss, liability, damage, or cost that it may incur due to wrongful release of the motor vehicle to an authorized agent or representative of the insurer or lienholder. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) 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 as an incidence to the person's principal business, shall not charge the owner or lienholder of a stored motor vehicle a storage fee for a period exceeding twenty-one (21) days without the consent of the owner or lienholder, except as otherwise provided in § 55-31-403 .
(b) A person engaged in a business described in subsection (a) shall not charge a storage fee for any day on which the vehicle is not available for release to the owner, lienholder, or insurer, unless the failure to release is based on a hold placed on the vehicle by law enforcement.
(c) Upon provision of documentation from an insurer or lienholder showing its right to take custody of a vehicle, a person engaged in a business described in subsection (a) shall release the vehicle to the insurer or lienholder, or an authorized agent or representative for such insurer or lienholder, upon the insurer's or lienholder's payment of reasonable charges due, without requiring additional consent from the owner of the motor vehicle. The insurer or lienholder shall indemnify and hold harmless the releasing person or entity from any action, cause of action, claim, judgment, loss, liability, damage, or cost that it may incur due to wrongful release of the motor vehicle to an authorized agent or representative of the insurer or lienholder.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-202 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-202
Establishment of rules and regulations
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner is authorized to establish administrative rules and regulations concerning the licensing of persons to operate motor vehicles, in this state, for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of the traveling public. The commissioner is also authorized to adopt rules and regulations, exemptions and policies promulgated by the secretary. The commissioner is authorized to adopt the rules and regulations, exemptions and policies promulgated by the United States secretary of homeland security. The department is also authorized to utilize any verification process to comply with any rules and regulations, exemptions and policies promulgated by the United States secretary of homeland security. (b) The commissioner is also authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of chapter 819 of the Public Acts of 1990. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 2; 1939, ch. 205, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.10 (Williams, § 2715.15); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-703; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 3; T.C.A. §§ 55-7-103 , 55-7-202 ; Acts 1990, ch. 819, § 10; 1995, ch. 156, § 1; 2007, ch. 194, § 3.
(a) The commissioner is authorized to establish administrative rules and regulations concerning the licensing of persons to operate motor vehicles, in this state, for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of the traveling public. The commissioner is also authorized to adopt rules and regulations, exemptions and policies promulgated by the secretary. The commissioner is authorized to adopt the rules and regulations, exemptions and policies promulgated by the United States secretary of homeland security. The department is also authorized to utilize any verification process to comply with any rules and regulations, exemptions and policies promulgated by the United States secretary of homeland security.
(b) The commissioner is also authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of chapter 819 of the Public Acts of 1990. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 2; 1939, ch. 205, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.10 (Williams, § 2715.15); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-703; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 3; T.C.A. §§ 55-7-103 , 55-7-202 ; Acts 1990, ch. 819, § 10; 1995, ch. 156, § 1; 2007, ch. 194, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-266 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-266
Surviving spouse decal - Fees
Status: in_force

(a) On and after May 19, 2014, any registration plate that is retained or renewed by, or initially issued to, a surviving spouse pursuant to § 55-4-252 , § 55-4-253 , § 55-4-255 , § 55-4-257 , § 55-4-261 , § 55-4-263 or § 55-4-273 , or § 55-4-274 , as applicable, shall be distinguished by a surviving spouse decal. The design of the decal shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner of veterans services. The placement of the decal on the plate shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner of revenue; provided, that the decal shall be placed in a conspicuous manner. (b) The department of revenue shall charge a one-time fee for issuance of the decal in an amount sufficient to defray the administrative costs of implementing this section. The one-time fee for a decal is in addition to any other applicable fees required for issuance of the plate to the surviving spouse pursuant to § 55-4-252 , § 55-4-253 , § 55-4-255 , § 55-4-257 , § 55-4-261 , or § 55-4-263 , § 55-4-273 or § 55-4-274 ; except, that a decal shall be issued free of charge to a surviving spouse who is issued a former prisoner of war registration plate free of charge under § 55-4-261 or a surviving spouse who, prior to May 19, 2014, was issued a Purple Heart registration plate free of charge under § 55-4-257 . Upon application for a decal and payment of the one-time fee, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to issuance of the decal. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, Secs.s 6, s 49 eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 926, s 4, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 691, s 3, eff. 4/9/2018. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 27, eff. 5/19/2014.
(a) On and after May 19, 2014, any registration plate that is retained or renewed by, or initially issued to, a surviving spouse pursuant to § 55-4-252 , § 55-4-253 , § 55-4-255 , § 55-4-257 , § 55-4-261 , § 55-4-263 or § 55-4-273 , or § 55-4-274 , as applicable, shall be distinguished by a surviving spouse decal. The design of the decal shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner of veterans services. The placement of the decal on the plate shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner of revenue; provided, that the decal shall be placed in a conspicuous manner.
(b) The department of revenue shall charge a one-time fee for issuance of the decal in an amount sufficient to defray the administrative costs of implementing this section. The one-time fee for a decal is in addition to any other applicable fees required for issuance of the plate to the surviving spouse pursuant to § 55-4-252 , § 55-4-253 , § 55-4-255 , § 55-4-257 , § 55-4-261 , or § 55-4-263 , § 55-4-273 or § 55-4-274 ; except, that a decal shall be issued free of charge to a surviving spouse who is issued a former prisoner of war registration plate free of charge under § 55-4-261 or a surviving spouse who, prior to May 19, 2014, was issued a Purple Heart registration plate free of charge under § 55-4-257 . Upon application for a decal and payment of the one-time fee, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to issuance of the decal.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, Secs.s 6, s 49 eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 926, s 4, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 691, s 3, eff. 4/9/2018.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 27, eff. 5/19/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-13-102 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 55-13-102
Financing agreements limiting competition unlawful
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any manufacturer or wholesale distributor of motor vehicles to sell or contract for the sale of motor vehicles to any motor vehicle dealer on the condition, or the agreement, expressed or implied, that the dealer shall finance the purchase or sale of motor vehicles only through a designated finance company or finance agency or class of persons. (b) Any such condition or agreement, having the effect of eliminating competition in the business of financing the sale of motor vehicles is declared to be against the public policy of the state, and the condition or agreement shall be unlawful, void and unenforceable. Acts 1937, ch. 244, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 6770.26 (Williams, § 6770.15); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1302.
(a) It is unlawful for any manufacturer or wholesale distributor of motor vehicles to sell or contract for the sale of motor vehicles to any motor vehicle dealer on the condition, or the agreement, expressed or implied, that the dealer shall finance the purchase or sale of motor vehicles only through a designated finance company or finance agency or class of persons.
(b) Any such condition or agreement, having the effect of eliminating competition in the business of financing the sale of motor vehicles is declared to be against the public policy of the state, and the condition or agreement shall be unlawful, void and unenforceable.
Acts 1937, ch. 244, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 6770.26 (Williams, § 6770.15); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1302.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-118 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-118
Provisions cumulative
Status: in_force

This part shall be cumulative to existing laws. Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 8; T.C.A., § 59-1719.
This part shall be cumulative to existing laws.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 8; T.C.A., § 59-1719.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-169 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-169
Crossing fire hose - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) No streetcar or vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any street, private driveway or streetcar track, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire department official in command. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 69; T.C.A., § 59-870; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) No streetcar or vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any street, private driveway or streetcar track, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire department official in command.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 69; T.C.A., § 59-870; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-1-109 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 1 / Section 55-1-109
"Special mobile equipment" defined
Status: in_force

"Special mobile equipment" means every vehicle not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property and only incidentally operated or moved over a highway or street, including, but not limited to: ditch-digging apparatus and road construction and maintenance machinery, such as asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, tractors other than truck-tractors, ditchers, leveling graders, finishing machines, motor graders, road rollers, scarifiers, scrapers, track mounted power shovels and drag lines. "Special mobile equipment" does not include dump trucks or truck mounted transit mixers, earth movers, cranes, shovels, well-boring apparatus and feed mills, such as may be fixed load vehicles or other vehicles designed for the transportation of persons or property to which machinery has been attached, even though the movement over the streets and highways may be only incidental to the operation of such vehicle. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 8 (Williams, § 5538.108); Acts 1957, ch. 244, § 2; 1972, ch. 518, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-109.
"Special mobile equipment" means every vehicle not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property and only incidentally operated or moved over a highway or street, including, but not limited to: ditch-digging apparatus and road construction and maintenance machinery, such as asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, tractors other than truck-tractors, ditchers, leveling graders, finishing machines, motor graders, road rollers, scarifiers, scrapers, track mounted power shovels and drag lines. "Special mobile equipment" does not include dump trucks or truck mounted transit mixers, earth movers, cranes, shovels, well-boring apparatus and feed mills, such as may be fixed load vehicles or other vehicles designed for the transportation of persons or property to which machinery has been attached, even though the movement over the streets and highways may be only incidental to the operation of such vehicle.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 8 (Williams, § 5538.108); Acts 1957, ch. 244, § 2; 1972, ch. 518, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-109.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-603 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-603
Penalty for other violations
Status: in_force

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter for which punishment has not been otherwise provided for in this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 17; 1939, ch. 205, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.25 (Williams, § 2715.30); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 59-718, 55-7-118, 55-7-603; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter for which punishment has not been otherwise provided for in this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 17; 1939, ch. 205, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.25 (Williams, § 2715.30); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 59-718, 55-7-118, 55-7-603; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-12-113 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 12 / Section 55-12-113
"Conviction" defined
Status: in_force

"Conviction" includes a failure to satisfy a citation, a refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol test, or a forfeiture of bail or other security deposited to secure the defendant's appearance in court, which forfeiture has not been vacated. Acts 1977, ch. 446, § 13; T.C.A., § 59-1263; Acts 1986, ch. 842, § 22.
"Conviction" includes a failure to satisfy a citation, a refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol test, or a forfeiture of bail or other security deposited to secure the defendant's appearance in court, which forfeiture has not been vacated.
Acts 1977, ch. 446, § 13; T.C.A., § 59-1263; Acts 1986, ch. 842, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-605 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-605
Liability of manufacturer
Status: in_force

This part shall not be construed to relieve the manufacturer of any product regulated pursuant to this part from any liability concerning the product that existed prior to April 21, 1986, nor shall any criminal or civil liability for the product be construed to be waived by any provisions of this part. This shall not be construed as establishing, or creating, strict liability on the part of the manufacturer. Acts 1986, ch. 866, § 15.
This part shall not be construed to relieve the manufacturer of any product regulated pursuant to this part from any liability concerning the product that existed prior to April 21, 1986, nor shall any criminal or civil liability for the product be construed to be waived by any provisions of this part. This shall not be construed as establishing, or creating, strict liability on the part of the manufacturer.
Acts 1986, ch. 866, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-106 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 51 / Section 55-51-106
Insurance discount
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of commerce and insurance shall fix and establish premium charges for admitted insurers so as to provide a ten percent (10%) reduction in premium rates for motorcycle liability insurance to qualified licensed motorcycle operators who provide proof of successful completion of a state approved rider training course. (b) The premium reduction shall remain in effect for the qualifying insured persons for a period of three (3) years from the date of successful completion of an approved course, except that the insurer may elect to apply the premium reduction beginning at the next renewal date of the policy and continuing for a period of three (3) years. (c) This section shall not apply to insured operators of autocycles. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1015,s 9, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1987, ch. 446, § 6; T.C.A., § 55-25-106 ; Acts 1989, ch. 131, § 1.
(a) The commissioner of commerce and insurance shall fix and establish premium charges for admitted insurers so as to provide a ten percent (10%) reduction in premium rates for motorcycle liability insurance to qualified licensed motorcycle operators who provide proof of successful completion of a state approved rider training course.
(b) The premium reduction shall remain in effect for the qualifying insured persons for a period of three (3) years from the date of successful completion of an approved course, except that the insurer may elect to apply the premium reduction beginning at the next renewal date of the policy and continuing for a period of three (3) years.
(c) This section shall not apply to insured operators of autocycles.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1015,s 9, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1987, ch. 446, § 6; T.C.A., § 55-25-106 ; Acts 1989, ch. 131, § 1.