Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-401 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-401
Driving under the influence prohibited - Alcohol concentration in blood or breath
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to drive or to be in physical control of any automobile or other motor driven vehicle on any of the public roads and highways of the state, or on any streets or alleys, or while on the premises of any shopping center, trailer park, or apartment house complex, or any other premises that is generally frequented by the public at large, while: (1) Under the influence of any intoxicant, marijuana, controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, drug, substance affecting the central nervous system, or combination thereof that impairs the driver's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle by depriving the driver of the clearness of mind and control of oneself that the driver would otherwise possess; (2) The alcohol concentration in the person's blood or breath is eight-hundredths of one percent (0.08%) or more; or (3) With a blood alcohol concentration of four-hundredths of one percent (0.04%) or more and the vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle as defined in § 55-50-102 . Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 126,s 1, eff. 4/9/2015. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154,s 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1953, ch. 202, § 1 (Williams, § 10830.2); Acts 1961, ch. 63, § 1; 1977, ch. 420, § 1; 1979, ch. 265, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1031; Acts 1980, ch. 623, § 1; 1980, ch. 635, § 1; 1986, ch. 842, § 12; 1996, ch. 915, § 1; 2002, ch. 855, § 7; 2010, ch. 1015, § 1; 2012, ch. 848, § 58.
It is unlawful for any person to drive or to be in physical control of any automobile or other motor driven vehicle on any of the public roads and highways of the state, or on any streets or alleys, or while on the premises of any shopping center, trailer park, or apartment house complex, or any other premises that is generally frequented by the public at large, while:
(1) Under the influence of any intoxicant, marijuana, controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, drug, substance affecting the central nervous system, or combination thereof that impairs the driver's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle by depriving the driver of the clearness of mind and control of oneself that the driver would otherwise possess;
(2) The alcohol concentration in the person's blood or breath is eight-hundredths of one percent (0.08%) or more; or
(3) With a blood alcohol concentration of four-hundredths of one percent (0.04%) or more and the vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle as defined in § 55-50-102 .
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 126,s 1, eff. 4/9/2015.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154,s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1953, ch. 202, § 1 (Williams, § 10830.2); Acts 1961, ch. 63, § 1; 1977, ch. 420, § 1; 1979, ch. 265, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1031; Acts 1980, ch. 623, § 1; 1980, ch. 635, § 1; 1986, ch. 842, § 12; 1996, ch. 915, § 1; 2002, ch. 855, § 7; 2010, ch. 1015, § 1; 2012, ch. 848, § 58.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-162 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-162
Unattended motor vehicles - Unattended vehicles containing medical or hazardous waste - Penalty and liability - Application to utility - Inapplicability to ADS-operated vehicle
Status: in_force

(a) No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, and effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway. (b) (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no person shall leave unsecured and unattended any truck, tractor-trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination, with a rated capacity of more than one (1) ton, containing "medical waste," as defined in rules promulgated under §§ 68-211-101 - 68-211-122, or "hazardous waste," as defined in § 68-212-104 , in any residential area, or within one thousand feet (1,000') of any church, school or park. (2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2)(B), a violation of subdivision (b)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor punishable only by a fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000). The fine imposed by this subdivision (b)(2)(A) shall be upon the owner of the truck, tractor-trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate violation. (B) In addition to any fine imposed upon the owner pursuant to subdivision (b)(2)(A), the driver's license to drive shall be suspended for six (6) months. (C) Suspension of the driver's commercial driver license pursuant to subdivision (b)(2)(B) shall not alter the driver's eligibility to maintain a Class D driver license. (3) Nothing in this chapter shall alter the liability imposed by any other provision of law for unlawful disposal of medical waste. (4) This section shall only apply to persons operating any truck, tractor-trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination and transporting materials found to be hazardous under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act ( 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.), which requires the motor vehicle to be placarded. (c) (1) Subsection (b) shall not apply to any utility. (2) As used in subdivision (c)(1), "utility" means any person, municipality, county, metropolitan government, electric cooperative, telephone cooperative, board, commission, district or any entity created or authorized by public act, private act, or general law to provide electricity, natural gas, water, waste water services, telephone services, or any combination thereof, for sale to consumers in any particular service area. (d) Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an ADS-operated vehicle. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 4, eff. 6/6/2017. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 62; T.C.A., § 59-863; Acts 2000, ch. 776, § 1; 2001, ch. 308, §§ 1, 2.
(a) No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, and effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway.
(b) (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no person shall leave unsecured and unattended any truck, tractor-trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination, with a rated capacity of more than one (1) ton, containing "medical waste," as defined in rules promulgated under §§ 68-211-101 - 68-211-122, or "hazardous waste," as defined in § 68-212-104 , in any residential area, or within one thousand feet (1,000') of any church, school or park. (2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2)(B), a violation of subdivision (b)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor punishable only by a fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000). The fine imposed by this subdivision (b)(2)(A) shall be upon the owner of the truck, tractor-trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate violation. (B) In addition to any fine imposed upon the owner pursuant to subdivision (b)(2)(A), the driver's license to drive shall be suspended for six (6) months. (C) Suspension of the driver's commercial driver license pursuant to subdivision (b)(2)(B) shall not alter the driver's eligibility to maintain a Class D driver license. (3) Nothing in this chapter shall alter the liability imposed by any other provision of law for unlawful disposal of medical waste. (4) This section shall only apply to persons operating any truck, tractor-trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination and transporting materials found to be hazardous under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act ( 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.), which requires the motor vehicle to be placarded.
(1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no person shall leave unsecured and unattended any truck, tractor-trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination, with a rated capacity of more than one (1) ton, containing "medical waste," as defined in rules promulgated under §§ 68-211-101 - 68-211-122, or "hazardous waste," as defined in § 68-212-104 , in any residential area, or within one thousand feet (1,000') of any church, school or park.
(2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2)(B), a violation of subdivision (b)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor punishable only by a fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000). The fine imposed by this subdivision (b)(2)(A) shall be upon the owner of the truck, tractor-trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate violation. (B) In addition to any fine imposed upon the owner pursuant to subdivision (b)(2)(A), the driver's license to drive shall be suspended for six (6) months. (C) Suspension of the driver's commercial driver license pursuant to subdivision (b)(2)(B) shall not alter the driver's eligibility to maintain a Class D driver license.
(A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2)(B), a violation of subdivision (b)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor punishable only by a fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000). The fine imposed by this subdivision (b)(2)(A) shall be upon the owner of the truck, tractor-trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate violation.
(B) In addition to any fine imposed upon the owner pursuant to subdivision (b)(2)(A), the driver's license to drive shall be suspended for six (6) months.
(C) Suspension of the driver's commercial driver license pursuant to subdivision (b)(2)(B) shall not alter the driver's eligibility to maintain a Class D driver license.
(3) Nothing in this chapter shall alter the liability imposed by any other provision of law for unlawful disposal of medical waste.
(4) This section shall only apply to persons operating any truck, tractor-trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination and transporting materials found to be hazardous under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act ( 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.), which requires the motor vehicle to be placarded.
(c) (1) Subsection (b) shall not apply to any utility. (2) As used in subdivision (c)(1), "utility" means any person, municipality, county, metropolitan government, electric cooperative, telephone cooperative, board, commission, district or any entity created or authorized by public act, private act, or general law to provide electricity, natural gas, water, waste water services, telephone services, or any combination thereof, for sale to consumers in any particular service area.
(1) Subsection (b) shall not apply to any utility.
(2) As used in subdivision (c)(1), "utility" means any person, municipality, county, metropolitan government, electric cooperative, telephone cooperative, board, commission, district or any entity created or authorized by public act, private act, or general law to provide electricity, natural gas, water, waste water services, telephone services, or any combination thereof, for sale to consumers in any particular service area.
(d) Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an ADS-operated vehicle.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 4, eff. 6/6/2017.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 62; T.C.A., § 59-863; Acts 2000, ch. 776, § 1; 2001, ch. 308, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-24-101 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 24 / Section 55-24-101
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Consumer" means the purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, or the lessee of a motor vehicle, any person to whom the motor vehicle is transferred during the duration of an express warranty applicable to the motor vehicle, and any other person entitled by the terms of the warranty to enforce the obligations of the warranty. "Consumer" does not include any governmental entity or any business or commercial entity that registers three (3) or more vehicles; (2) "Lessee" means any consumer who leases a motor vehicle pursuant to a written lease agreement by which a manufacturer's warranty was issued as a condition of sale or which provides that the lessee is responsible for repairs to the motor vehicle; (3) "Manufacturer" means any person who manufactures or assembles new or unused motor vehicles or, in the case of motor vehicles not manufactured in the United States, the importer of the motor vehicle; (4) "Motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle as defined in § 55-1-103 , that is sold and subject to the registration and certificate of title provisions in chapters 1-6 of this title in this state, or subject to similar registration and certificate of title provisions in another state, and classified as a Class B vehicle according to § 55-4-111 . "Motor vehicle" includes a motorcycle, as defined in § 55-1-103 , that is sold and subject to the registration and certificate of title provisions in chapters 1-6 of this title in this state, or subject to similar registration and certificate of title provisions in another state, and classified as a Class A vehicle according to § 55-4-111 . "Motor vehicle" does not include motorized bicycles as defined in § 55-8-101 , "motor homes" as defined in § 55-1-104 , lawnmowers or garden tractors, recreational vehicles or off-road vehicles and vehicles over ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) gross vehicle weight; (5) "Person" means every natural person, partnership, corporation, association, trust, estate or other legal entity; (6) "Substantially impair" means to render a motor vehicle unreliable or unsafe for normal operation or to reduce its resale market value below the average resale value for comparable motor vehicles; and (7) "Term of protection" means the term of applicable express warranties or the period of one (1) year following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to a consumer, whichever comes first; or, in the case of a replacement vehicle provided by a manufacturer to a consumer under this chapter, one (1) year from the date of delivery to the consumer of the replacement vehicle. Acts 1986, ch. 857, §1; 2003 , ch. 22, §§ 1-3; T.C.A. §55-24-201; Acts 2010 , ch. 635, § 1.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Consumer" means the purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, or the lessee of a motor vehicle, any person to whom the motor vehicle is transferred during the duration of an express warranty applicable to the motor vehicle, and any other person entitled by the terms of the warranty to enforce the obligations of the warranty. "Consumer" does not include any governmental entity or any business or commercial entity that registers three (3) or more vehicles;
(2) "Lessee" means any consumer who leases a motor vehicle pursuant to a written lease agreement by which a manufacturer's warranty was issued as a condition of sale or which provides that the lessee is responsible for repairs to the motor vehicle;
(3) "Manufacturer" means any person who manufactures or assembles new or unused motor vehicles or, in the case of motor vehicles not manufactured in the United States, the importer of the motor vehicle;
(4) "Motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle as defined in § 55-1-103 , that is sold and subject to the registration and certificate of title provisions in chapters 1-6 of this title in this state, or subject to similar registration and certificate of title provisions in another state, and classified as a Class B vehicle according to § 55-4-111 . "Motor vehicle" includes a motorcycle, as defined in § 55-1-103 , that is sold and subject to the registration and certificate of title provisions in chapters 1-6 of this title in this state, or subject to similar registration and certificate of title provisions in another state, and classified as a Class A vehicle according to § 55-4-111 . "Motor vehicle" does not include motorized bicycles as defined in § 55-8-101 , "motor homes" as defined in § 55-1-104 , lawnmowers or garden tractors, recreational vehicles or off-road vehicles and vehicles over ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) gross vehicle weight;
(5) "Person" means every natural person, partnership, corporation, association, trust, estate or other legal entity;
(6) "Substantially impair" means to render a motor vehicle unreliable or unsafe for normal operation or to reduce its resale market value below the average resale value for comparable motor vehicles; and
(7) "Term of protection" means the term of applicable express warranties or the period of one (1) year following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to a consumer, whichever comes first; or, in the case of a replacement vehicle provided by a manufacturer to a consumer under this chapter, one (1) year from the date of delivery to the consumer of the replacement vehicle.
Acts 1986, ch. 857, §1; 2003 , ch. 22, §§ 1-3; T.C.A. §55-24-201; Acts 2010 , ch. 635, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-114 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-114
Public inspection of reports relating to accidents
Status: in_force

(a) All accident reports made by any person or by garages shall be without prejudice to the individual so reporting, and shall be for the confidential use of the department or other state agencies having use of the records for accident prevention purposes, or for the administration of the laws of this state relating to the deposit of security and proof of financial responsibility by persons driving or the owners of motor vehicles, except that the department may disclose the identity of a person involved in an accident when the identity is not otherwise known or when the person denies having been present at the accident. (b) No reports or information mentioned in this section shall be used as evidence in any trial, civil or criminal, arising out of an accident, except that the department shall furnish upon demand of any party to the trial, or upon demand of any court, a certificate showing that a specified accident report has or has not been made to the department in compliance with law. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 91; T.C.A., § 59-1014.
(a) All accident reports made by any person or by garages shall be without prejudice to the individual so reporting, and shall be for the confidential use of the department or other state agencies having use of the records for accident prevention purposes, or for the administration of the laws of this state relating to the deposit of security and proof of financial responsibility by persons driving or the owners of motor vehicles, except that the department may disclose the identity of a person involved in an accident when the identity is not otherwise known or when the person denies having been present at the accident.
(b) No reports or information mentioned in this section shall be used as evidence in any trial, civil or criminal, arising out of an accident, except that the department shall furnish upon demand of any party to the trial, or upon demand of any court, a certificate showing that a specified accident report has or has not been made to the department in compliance with law.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 91; T.C.A., § 59-1014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-3-126 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 55-3-126
Constructive notice of lien upon filing request for notation - Method of giving notice - Perfection of security interest
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided for manufactured homes complying with the requirements of § 55-3-128 , a lien or security interest in a vehicle of the type for which a certificate is required shall be perfected and shall be valid against subsequent creditors of the owner, subsequent transferees, and the holders of security interest and liens on the vehicle by compliance with this chapter. (b) (1) A security interest or lien is perfected by delivery to the department or the county clerk of the existing certificate of title, if any, title extension form, or manufacturer's statement of origin and an application for a certificate of title containing the name and address of the holder of a security interest or lien with vehicle description and the required fee. (2) The security interest is perfected as of the date of delivery to the county clerk or the department. (3) (A) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a second or other junior security interest or lien in a vehicle of the type for which a certificate of title is required shall not be considered perfected unless and until the lien or security interest is physically noted on the certificate of title for the vehicle. In the case of a second or other junior lien or security interest, there shall be no constructive notice of the second or other junior lien or security interest unless that lien is physically noted on the certificate of title. (B) Nothing in subdivision (b)(3)(A) shall have any effect on perfection and constructive notice concerning first liens. (c) When the security interest is perfected as provided for in this section, it shall constitute notice of all liens and encumbrances against the vehicle described in the security interest to creditors of the owner, to subsequent purchasers and encumbrances, except liens as may be authorized by law dependent upon possession. Constructive notice shall date from the time of first delivery of the request for the notation of the lien or encumbrance upon the certificate of title by the county clerk, as shown by its endorsements of the date of delivery on the document. (d) The method provided in this section and § 55-3-125 of obtaining a lien or encumbrance upon a motor vehicle, mobile home, house trailer or other mobile structure, whether or not taxed as real property, subject to chapters 1-6 of this title relative to the issuance of certificates of title, shall be exclusive except as to liens depending upon possession and the lien of the state for taxes established pursuant to title 67, chapter 1, part 14; provided, that §§ 66-24-101 , 66-26-101 , 66-26-105 and 66-26-110 , or any other sections, shall not be construed to require the deposit, filing or other record whatsoever of a chattel mortgage, deed of trust conveyance intended to operate as a mortgage, trust receipt, or other similar instrument. It is the intent of this section that any mortgage, trust receipt or other similar instrument of indebtedness required by chapters 1-6 of this title shall be perfected by delivery and then noted upon the certificate of title only, and shall not be required to be made a public record elsewhere, except as expressly provided otherwise in § 47-9-311(d) . (e) With respect to implements of husbandry and special mobile equipment, the perfection of a security interest under chapters 1-6 of this title is not effective until the lienholder has complied with applicable law that otherwise relates to the perfection of security interest in personal property, and any person who receives transfer of an interest in this equipment without knowledge of the certificate is not prejudiced by reason of its existence. (f) (1) A first lienholder or the first lienholder's designee may file an application for motor vehicle temporary lien with the secretary of state. The filing fee for each application for motor vehicle temporary lien is ten dollars ($10.00). The filing of an application for motor vehicle temporary lien shall constitute constructive notice of the lien against the motor vehicle as described to creditors of the owner, subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers, except liens as are by law dependent upon possession. (2) The constructive notice shall be effective from the time of the filing of the application for motor vehicle temporary lien as authorized in this subsection (f); provided, that the filing of a lien under this section by the lienholder and the payment of the fee shall in no way relieve any person of the obligation of paying the fee now required by law for filing a lien to be evidenced on a certificate of title of a motor vehicle. (3) A lien filed under this subsection (f) shall automatically terminate after one hundred eighty (180) days or upon being perfected under other provisions of this section, whichever occurs first. (4) Whenever a lienholder or the lienholder's designee files a lien under this subsection (f) and later under other provisions of this subsection (f), the lien shall be presumed to be perfected at the time of the earliest filing. (5) The application for motor vehicle temporary lien shall be accompanied by the required filing fee, shall be on a form designed by the secretary of state, and shall contain the following information: (A) Name and address of each debtor; (B) Name and address of the first lienholder; (C) Vehicle identification number of the motor vehicle; (D) The date the instrument creating the lien was executed; (E) The name, address and telephone number of the submitter; (F) The name and address to whom acknowledgement of filing should be sent if other than the submitter; and (G) Any other information that the secretary of state deems necessary for the administration of this part. (6) Upon request of any person, the secretary of state may issue a certificate showing whether there is on file, on the date stated therein, any presently effective liens naming a particular debtor, giving the date and hour of filing of each effective lien, and the vehicle identification number and the name of the lienholder. The fee for this certificate shall be ten dollars ($10.00). Upon request, the secretary of state shall furnish a copy of any filed lien for a uniform fee of one dollar ($1.00) per page. (7) The secretary of state has the power reasonably necessary to perform the duties required of the secretary of state by this subsection (f), including, without limitation, the power to promulgate necessary and appropriate rules and regulations consistent with this subsection (f), and the power to destroy any documents filed under this subsection (f) two hundred seventy (270) days after the filing of the documents. (8) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the fees collected by the secretary of state under this subsection (f) shall be retained by the secretary of state to offset costs associated with the administration and continued improvement of the secretary of state's recordkeeping functions. (9) The lienholder listed on an application for motor vehicle temporary lien may correct the application filed with the secretary of state if the application contains an incorrect statement by filing articles of correction. The application shall be corrected in a manner established by the secretary of state and on a form designed by the secretary of state. The articles of correction shall provide the registration number of the application to be corrected. The filing fee to file articles of correction shall be ten dollars ($10.00). The articles of correction are effective on the effective time and date of the application they correct except as to persons relying on the uncorrected application and adversely affected by the correction. As to those persons, the effective date is the date the articles of correction are filed. (10) In addition to the fees authorized in this subsection (f), the secretary of state is authorized to charge an online transaction fee to cover costs associated with processing payments for an application for motor vehicle temporary lien, articles of correction, and certificate requests submitted online. (11) An application for motor vehicle temporary lien and articles of correction shall be rejected if they contain information that the secretary of state is unable to read or decipher. (g) The comptroller of the treasury shall, as part of the review and/or audit of the office of the secretary of state, include the implementation and impact of subsection (f) and shall report its findings and recommendations regarding subsection (f) in such review and/or audit of the office of secretary of state. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 171, s 1, eff. 4/20/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 462, s 7, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 649, Secs.s 2, s 3, s 4 eff. 11/1/2014. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 649, s 1, eff. 11/1/2014. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 69 (Williams, § 5538.169); Acts 1968, ch. 403, § 1; 1971, ch. 382, § 1; 1978, ch. 686, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-327; Acts 1984, ch. 559, § 2; T.C.A., § 55-3-137; Acts 1996, ch. 687, § 1; 1997 , ch. 279, § 1; 1997 , ch. 523, § 1; 1998, ch. 1016, §§ 1 - 3; 2000, ch. 846, § 36; 2003 , ch. 76, § 4; 2007 , ch. 484, § 26; 2011 , ch. 186, § 1.
(a) Except as provided for manufactured homes complying with the requirements of § 55-3-128 , a lien or security interest in a vehicle of the type for which a certificate is required shall be perfected and shall be valid against subsequent creditors of the owner, subsequent transferees, and the holders of security interest and liens on the vehicle by compliance with this chapter.
(b) (1) A security interest or lien is perfected by delivery to the department or the county clerk of the existing certificate of title, if any, title extension form, or manufacturer's statement of origin and an application for a certificate of title containing the name and address of the holder of a security interest or lien with vehicle description and the required fee. (2) The security interest is perfected as of the date of delivery to the county clerk or the department. (3) (A) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a second or other junior security interest or lien in a vehicle of the type for which a certificate of title is required shall not be considered perfected unless and until the lien or security interest is physically noted on the certificate of title for the vehicle. In the case of a second or other junior lien or security interest, there shall be no constructive notice of the second or other junior lien or security interest unless that lien is physically noted on the certificate of title. (B) Nothing in subdivision (b)(3)(A) shall have any effect on perfection and constructive notice concerning first liens.
(1) A security interest or lien is perfected by delivery to the department or the county clerk of the existing certificate of title, if any, title extension form, or manufacturer's statement of origin and an application for a certificate of title containing the name and address of the holder of a security interest or lien with vehicle description and the required fee.
(2) The security interest is perfected as of the date of delivery to the county clerk or the department.
(3) (A) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a second or other junior security interest or lien in a vehicle of the type for which a certificate of title is required shall not be considered perfected unless and until the lien or security interest is physically noted on the certificate of title for the vehicle. In the case of a second or other junior lien or security interest, there shall be no constructive notice of the second or other junior lien or security interest unless that lien is physically noted on the certificate of title. (B) Nothing in subdivision (b)(3)(A) shall have any effect on perfection and constructive notice concerning first liens.
(A) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a second or other junior security interest or lien in a vehicle of the type for which a certificate of title is required shall not be considered perfected unless and until the lien or security interest is physically noted on the certificate of title for the vehicle. In the case of a second or other junior lien or security interest, there shall be no constructive notice of the second or other junior lien or security interest unless that lien is physically noted on the certificate of title.
(B) Nothing in subdivision (b)(3)(A) shall have any effect on perfection and constructive notice concerning first liens.
(c) When the security interest is perfected as provided for in this section, it shall constitute notice of all liens and encumbrances against the vehicle described in the security interest to creditors of the owner, to subsequent purchasers and encumbrances, except liens as may be authorized by law dependent upon possession. Constructive notice shall date from the time of first delivery of the request for the notation of the lien or encumbrance upon the certificate of title by the county clerk, as shown by its endorsements of the date of delivery on the document.
(d) The method provided in this section and § 55-3-125 of obtaining a lien or encumbrance upon a motor vehicle, mobile home, house trailer or other mobile structure, whether or not taxed as real property, subject to chapters 1-6 of this title relative to the issuance of certificates of title, shall be exclusive except as to liens depending upon possession and the lien of the state for taxes established pursuant to title 67, chapter 1, part 14; provided, that §§ 66-24-101 , 66-26-101 , 66-26-105 and 66-26-110 , or any other sections, shall not be construed to require the deposit, filing or other record whatsoever of a chattel mortgage, deed of trust conveyance intended to operate as a mortgage, trust receipt, or other similar instrument. It is the intent of this section that any mortgage, trust receipt or other similar instrument of indebtedness required by chapters 1-6 of this title shall be perfected by delivery and then noted upon the certificate of title only, and shall not be required to be made a public record elsewhere, except as expressly provided otherwise in § 47-9-311(d) .
(e) With respect to implements of husbandry and special mobile equipment, the perfection of a security interest under chapters 1-6 of this title is not effective until the lienholder has complied with applicable law that otherwise relates to the perfection of security interest in personal property, and any person who receives transfer of an interest in this equipment without knowledge of the certificate is not prejudiced by reason of its existence.
(f) (1) A first lienholder or the first lienholder's designee may file an application for motor vehicle temporary lien with the secretary of state. The filing fee for each application for motor vehicle temporary lien is ten dollars ($10.00). The filing of an application for motor vehicle temporary lien shall constitute constructive notice of the lien against the motor vehicle as described to creditors of the owner, subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers, except liens as are by law dependent upon possession. (2) The constructive notice shall be effective from the time of the filing of the application for motor vehicle temporary lien as authorized in this subsection (f); provided, that the filing of a lien under this section by the lienholder and the payment of the fee shall in no way relieve any person of the obligation of paying the fee now required by law for filing a lien to be evidenced on a certificate of title of a motor vehicle. (3) A lien filed under this subsection (f) shall automatically terminate after one hundred eighty (180) days or upon being perfected under other provisions of this section, whichever occurs first. (4) Whenever a lienholder or the lienholder's designee files a lien under this subsection (f) and later under other provisions of this subsection (f), the lien shall be presumed to be perfected at the time of the earliest filing. (5) The application for motor vehicle temporary lien shall be accompanied by the required filing fee, shall be on a form designed by the secretary of state, and shall contain the following information: (A) Name and address of each debtor; (B) Name and address of the first lienholder; (C) Vehicle identification number of the motor vehicle; (D) The date the instrument creating the lien was executed; (E) The name, address and telephone number of the submitter; (F) The name and address to whom acknowledgement of filing should be sent if other than the submitter; and (G) Any other information that the secretary of state deems necessary for the administration of this part. (6) Upon request of any person, the secretary of state may issue a certificate showing whether there is on file, on the date stated therein, any presently effective liens naming a particular debtor, giving the date and hour of filing of each effective lien, and the vehicle identification number and the name of the lienholder. The fee for this certificate shall be ten dollars ($10.00). Upon request, the secretary of state shall furnish a copy of any filed lien for a uniform fee of one dollar ($1.00) per page. (7) The secretary of state has the power reasonably necessary to perform the duties required of the secretary of state by this subsection (f), including, without limitation, the power to promulgate necessary and appropriate rules and regulations consistent with this subsection (f), and the power to destroy any documents filed under this subsection (f) two hundred seventy (270) days after the filing of the documents. (8) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the fees collected by the secretary of state under this subsection (f) shall be retained by the secretary of state to offset costs associated with the administration and continued improvement of the secretary of state's recordkeeping functions. (9) The lienholder listed on an application for motor vehicle temporary lien may correct the application filed with the secretary of state if the application contains an incorrect statement by filing articles of correction. The application shall be corrected in a manner established by the secretary of state and on a form designed by the secretary of state. The articles of correction shall provide the registration number of the application to be corrected. The filing fee to file articles of correction shall be ten dollars ($10.00). The articles of correction are effective on the effective time and date of the application they correct except as to persons relying on the uncorrected application and adversely affected by the correction. As to those persons, the effective date is the date the articles of correction are filed. (10) In addition to the fees authorized in this subsection (f), the secretary of state is authorized to charge an online transaction fee to cover costs associated with processing payments for an application for motor vehicle temporary lien, articles of correction, and certificate requests submitted online. (11) An application for motor vehicle temporary lien and articles of correction shall be rejected if they contain information that the secretary of state is unable to read or decipher.
(1) A first lienholder or the first lienholder's designee may file an application for motor vehicle temporary lien with the secretary of state. The filing fee for each application for motor vehicle temporary lien is ten dollars ($10.00). The filing of an application for motor vehicle temporary lien shall constitute constructive notice of the lien against the motor vehicle as described to creditors of the owner, subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers, except liens as are by law dependent upon possession.
(2) The constructive notice shall be effective from the time of the filing of the application for motor vehicle temporary lien as authorized in this subsection (f); provided, that the filing of a lien under this section by the lienholder and the payment of the fee shall in no way relieve any person of the obligation of paying the fee now required by law for filing a lien to be evidenced on a certificate of title of a motor vehicle.
(3) A lien filed under this subsection (f) shall automatically terminate after one hundred eighty (180) days or upon being perfected under other provisions of this section, whichever occurs first.
(4) Whenever a lienholder or the lienholder's designee files a lien under this subsection (f) and later under other provisions of this subsection (f), the lien shall be presumed to be perfected at the time of the earliest filing.
(5) The application for motor vehicle temporary lien shall be accompanied by the required filing fee, shall be on a form designed by the secretary of state, and shall contain the following information: (A) Name and address of each debtor; (B) Name and address of the first lienholder; (C) Vehicle identification number of the motor vehicle; (D) The date the instrument creating the lien was executed; (E) The name, address and telephone number of the submitter; (F) The name and address to whom acknowledgement of filing should be sent if other than the submitter; and (G) Any other information that the secretary of state deems necessary for the administration of this part.
(A) Name and address of each debtor;
(B) Name and address of the first lienholder;
(C) Vehicle identification number of the motor vehicle;
(D) The date the instrument creating the lien was executed;
(E) The name, address and telephone number of the submitter;
(F) The name and address to whom acknowledgement of filing should be sent if other than the submitter; and
(G) Any other information that the secretary of state deems necessary for the administration of this part.
(6) Upon request of any person, the secretary of state may issue a certificate showing whether there is on file, on the date stated therein, any presently effective liens naming a particular debtor, giving the date and hour of filing of each effective lien, and the vehicle identification number and the name of the lienholder. The fee for this certificate shall be ten dollars ($10.00). Upon request, the secretary of state shall furnish a copy of any filed lien for a uniform fee of one dollar ($1.00) per page.
(7) The secretary of state has the power reasonably necessary to perform the duties required of the secretary of state by this subsection (f), including, without limitation, the power to promulgate necessary and appropriate rules and regulations consistent with this subsection (f), and the power to destroy any documents filed under this subsection (f) two hundred seventy (270) days after the filing of the documents.
(8) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the fees collected by the secretary of state under this subsection (f) shall be retained by the secretary of state to offset costs associated with the administration and continued improvement of the secretary of state's recordkeeping functions.
(9) The lienholder listed on an application for motor vehicle temporary lien may correct the application filed with the secretary of state if the application contains an incorrect statement by filing articles of correction. The application shall be corrected in a manner established by the secretary of state and on a form designed by the secretary of state. The articles of correction shall provide the registration number of the application to be corrected. The filing fee to file articles of correction shall be ten dollars ($10.00). The articles of correction are effective on the effective time and date of the application they correct except as to persons relying on the uncorrected application and adversely affected by the correction. As to those persons, the effective date is the date the articles of correction are filed.
(10) In addition to the fees authorized in this subsection (f), the secretary of state is authorized to charge an online transaction fee to cover costs associated with processing payments for an application for motor vehicle temporary lien, articles of correction, and certificate requests submitted online.
(11) An application for motor vehicle temporary lien and articles of correction shall be rejected if they contain information that the secretary of state is unable to read or decipher.
(g) The comptroller of the treasury shall, as part of the review and/or audit of the office of the secretary of state, include the implementation and impact of subsection (f) and shall report its findings and recommendations regarding subsection (f) in such review and/or audit of the office of secretary of state.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 171, s 1, eff. 4/20/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 462, s 7, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 649, Secs.s 2, s 3, s 4 eff. 11/1/2014.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 649, s 1, eff. 11/1/2014.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 69 (Williams, § 5538.169); Acts 1968, ch. 403, § 1; 1971, ch. 382, § 1; 1978, ch. 686, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-327; Acts 1984, ch. 559, § 2; T.C.A., § 55-3-137; Acts 1996, ch. 687, § 1; 1997 , ch. 279, § 1; 1997 , ch. 523, § 1; 1998, ch. 1016, §§ 1 - 3; 2000, ch. 846, § 36; 2003 , ch. 76, § 4; 2007 , ch. 484, § 26; 2011 , ch. 186, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-132 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-132
Funding for computerized titling and registration system
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to all other fees provided for in this part, there is imposed an additional fee of one dollar ($1.00) on the registration of motor vehicles and the renewal of the registrations. (b) All revenues received from the fees shall be earmarked and used for the operation, maintenance, modernization, improvement, enhancement, or replacement of the titling and registration system. These revenues shall not be used to replace, displace, reduce or otherwise supplant any moneys budgeted for the titling and registration of motor vehicles. (c) All funds generated pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a special account earmarked solely for the purposes set forth in this section and any unused funds shall not revert to the general fund but shall be held in the account for these purposes. Such purposes shall also include the acquisition, maintenance, modernization, enhancement, or replacement of software or equipment and related necessary supplies used in the operation of the titling and registration system by the county clerks. All fees or payments under § 55-6-104(b)-(d) shall be paid to the county clerks out of such funds. (d) The department shall submit reports on its progress to the transportation and safety committee of the senate and transportation committee of the house of representatives between July 1, 1999, and until the completion of the updated computerized titling and registration system. These reports shall be submitted quarterly to the transportation committees unless the department is otherwise directed by the committees. (e) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall appear before the transportation committee of the house of representatives and the transportation and safety committee of the senate no later than March 1 annually to report the status of the computerized titling and registration system. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 718,s 4, eff. 4/16/2014. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236,Secs.s88, s90 eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 1999, ch. 459, § 1; 2004, ch. 660, §§ 4, 6; 2004, ch. 943, § 3; 2007, ch. 484, § 40; 2008, ch. 924, § 4.
(a) In addition to all other fees provided for in this part, there is imposed an additional fee of one dollar ($1.00) on the registration of motor vehicles and the renewal of the registrations.
(b) All revenues received from the fees shall be earmarked and used for the operation, maintenance, modernization, improvement, enhancement, or replacement of the titling and registration system. These revenues shall not be used to replace, displace, reduce or otherwise supplant any moneys budgeted for the titling and registration of motor vehicles.
(c) All funds generated pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a special account earmarked solely for the purposes set forth in this section and any unused funds shall not revert to the general fund but shall be held in the account for these purposes. Such purposes shall also include the acquisition, maintenance, modernization, enhancement, or replacement of software or equipment and related necessary supplies used in the operation of the titling and registration system by the county clerks. All fees or payments under § 55-6-104(b)-(d) shall be paid to the county clerks out of such funds.
(d) The department shall submit reports on its progress to the transportation and safety committee of the senate and transportation committee of the house of representatives between July 1, 1999, and until the completion of the updated computerized titling and registration system. These reports shall be submitted quarterly to the transportation committees unless the department is otherwise directed by the committees.
(e) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall appear before the transportation committee of the house of representatives and the transportation and safety committee of the senate no later than March 1 annually to report the status of the computerized titling and registration system.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 718,s 4, eff. 4/16/2014.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236,Secs.s88, s90 eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 1999, ch. 459, § 1; 2004, ch. 660, §§ 4, 6; 2004, ch. 943, § 3; 2007, ch. 484, § 40; 2008, ch. 924, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-304 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-304
Persons exempt from licensing
Status: in_force

The following persons are exempt from licensing under this chapter: (1) (A) Any member of the armed forces while operating a motor vehicle owned or leased by any branch of the armed services of the United States; (B) Any individual who is operating a CMV for military purposes, including active duty military personnel; members of the military reserves; members of the national guard on active duty, including personnel on full-time national guard duty, personnel on part-time national guard training, and national guard military technicians (civilians who are required to wear military uniforms); and active duty United States coast guard personnel. This exception is not applicable to United States reserve technicians; (2) Any person while driving or operating any road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry temporarily operated or moved on a highway; (3) A nonresident who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and who has in immediate possession a valid driver license issued to the person in the person's home state or country may operate a motor vehicle in this state only as a Class D driver; (4) A nonresident who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and who has in immediate possession a valid license equivalent to a Tennessee class license issued to the person in the person's home state or country may operate a motor vehicle of a comparable class in this state; (5) (A) A nonresident, who establishes residency in this state, may operate a motor vehicle in the state for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of establishing the residency; provided, that the nonresident has in the nonresident's immediate possession a valid driver license issued by another state, or country; and (B) In order to facilitate the growth of international commerce in Tennessee, an individual who is not a citizen of the United States and who is employed in a managerial or technical position in this state may, in connection with employment, operate a motor vehicle in this state for a period up to six (6) months under a valid driver license issued by another state, country or international body; (6) A student who is pursuing an approved driver training course in a public school or a private secondary school approved by the commissioner of education or by a recognized regional or national accrediting agency, or in a duly licensed commercial driver training school. This exemption applies only to the operation of a motor vehicle bearing school driver training identification and only while an instructor, certified and registered by the department of education or licensed by the department of safety as a driver instructor, accompanies the student; (7) (A) Any active member of the armed forces assigned to a military installation or base located within this state, and the member's spouse, who have in their immediate possession a valid driver license issued to them in their home state or country; provided, that this exemption only applies if the member of the armed forces has not established Tennessee as the member's domicile; (B) For purposes of this exemption, domicile may be inferred if the person has registered to vote in Tennessee, or was required to pay the wheel tax when registering a motor vehicle in Tennessee, has listed Tennessee as the person's state for tax purposes on the person's military leave and earnings statement (LES), or has taken action that clearly indicates the person's intent to permanently reside in Tennessee. Purchasing a home or registering a motor vehicle without being required to pay the wheel tax in Tennessee, does not alone, or in conjunction with each other, establish intent to declare Tennessee as the person's domicile. The domicile of the spouse shall be deemed to be the same as that of the active duty service member for purposes of this subdivision (7)(B). Domicile may not be inferred if the basis for the determination, without considering other relevant factors, is that the member of the armed forces or the member's spouse has obtained employment in this state or that the member or the member's spouse is enrolled in the public schools of this state; and (8) An ADS or an ADS-operated vehicle, as defined by § 55-30-102 , or a person operating an ADS-operated vehicle with the ADS engaged. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 15, eff. 6/6/2017. Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.11 (Williams, § 2715.16); Acts 1955, ch. 114, § 2; 1957, ch. 199, §§ 1, 2; 1957, ch. 209, § 1; 1959, ch. 272, § 1; 1967, ch. 238, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; Acts 1972, ch. 467, § 1; 1974, ch. 444, §§ 1, 2; 1975, ch. 82, § 1; 1976, ch. 841, § 1; 1977, ch. 90, § 1; 1977, ch. 189, § 2; 1978, ch. 643, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 247, §§ 5, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-704; Acts 1986, ch. 804, § 7; 1987, ch. 446, § 11; 1988, ch. 584, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-104 , 55-7-304; Acts 1990, ch. 670, § 1; 1991, ch. 101, § 1; 1995, ch. 25, § 1; 2009, ch. 321, § 17.
The following persons are exempt from licensing under this chapter:
(1) (A) Any member of the armed forces while operating a motor vehicle owned or leased by any branch of the armed services of the United States; (B) Any individual who is operating a CMV for military purposes, including active duty military personnel; members of the military reserves; members of the national guard on active duty, including personnel on full-time national guard duty, personnel on part-time national guard training, and national guard military technicians (civilians who are required to wear military uniforms); and active duty United States coast guard personnel. This exception is not applicable to United States reserve technicians;
(A) Any member of the armed forces while operating a motor vehicle owned or leased by any branch of the armed services of the United States;
(B) Any individual who is operating a CMV for military purposes, including active duty military personnel; members of the military reserves; members of the national guard on active duty, including personnel on full-time national guard duty, personnel on part-time national guard training, and national guard military technicians (civilians who are required to wear military uniforms); and active duty United States coast guard personnel. This exception is not applicable to United States reserve technicians;
(2) Any person while driving or operating any road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry temporarily operated or moved on a highway;
(3) A nonresident who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and who has in immediate possession a valid driver license issued to the person in the person's home state or country may operate a motor vehicle in this state only as a Class D driver;
(4) A nonresident who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and who has in immediate possession a valid license equivalent to a Tennessee class license issued to the person in the person's home state or country may operate a motor vehicle of a comparable class in this state;
(5) (A) A nonresident, who establishes residency in this state, may operate a motor vehicle in the state for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of establishing the residency; provided, that the nonresident has in the nonresident's immediate possession a valid driver license issued by another state, or country; and (B) In order to facilitate the growth of international commerce in Tennessee, an individual who is not a citizen of the United States and who is employed in a managerial or technical position in this state may, in connection with employment, operate a motor vehicle in this state for a period up to six (6) months under a valid driver license issued by another state, country or international body;
(A) A nonresident, who establishes residency in this state, may operate a motor vehicle in the state for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of establishing the residency; provided, that the nonresident has in the nonresident's immediate possession a valid driver license issued by another state, or country; and
(B) In order to facilitate the growth of international commerce in Tennessee, an individual who is not a citizen of the United States and who is employed in a managerial or technical position in this state may, in connection with employment, operate a motor vehicle in this state for a period up to six (6) months under a valid driver license issued by another state, country or international body;
(6) A student who is pursuing an approved driver training course in a public school or a private secondary school approved by the commissioner of education or by a recognized regional or national accrediting agency, or in a duly licensed commercial driver training school. This exemption applies only to the operation of a motor vehicle bearing school driver training identification and only while an instructor, certified and registered by the department of education or licensed by the department of safety as a driver instructor, accompanies the student;
(7) (A) Any active member of the armed forces assigned to a military installation or base located within this state, and the member's spouse, who have in their immediate possession a valid driver license issued to them in their home state or country; provided, that this exemption only applies if the member of the armed forces has not established Tennessee as the member's domicile; (B) For purposes of this exemption, domicile may be inferred if the person has registered to vote in Tennessee, or was required to pay the wheel tax when registering a motor vehicle in Tennessee, has listed Tennessee as the person's state for tax purposes on the person's military leave and earnings statement (LES), or has taken action that clearly indicates the person's intent to permanently reside in Tennessee. Purchasing a home or registering a motor vehicle without being required to pay the wheel tax in Tennessee, does not alone, or in conjunction with each other, establish intent to declare Tennessee as the person's domicile. The domicile of the spouse shall be deemed to be the same as that of the active duty service member for purposes of this subdivision (7)(B). Domicile may not be inferred if the basis for the determination, without considering other relevant factors, is that the member of the armed forces or the member's spouse has obtained employment in this state or that the member or the member's spouse is enrolled in the public schools of this state; and
(A) Any active member of the armed forces assigned to a military installation or base located within this state, and the member's spouse, who have in their immediate possession a valid driver license issued to them in their home state or country; provided, that this exemption only applies if the member of the armed forces has not established Tennessee as the member's domicile;
(B) For purposes of this exemption, domicile may be inferred if the person has registered to vote in Tennessee, or was required to pay the wheel tax when registering a motor vehicle in Tennessee, has listed Tennessee as the person's state for tax purposes on the person's military leave and earnings statement (LES), or has taken action that clearly indicates the person's intent to permanently reside in Tennessee. Purchasing a home or registering a motor vehicle without being required to pay the wheel tax in Tennessee, does not alone, or in conjunction with each other, establish intent to declare Tennessee as the person's domicile. The domicile of the spouse shall be deemed to be the same as that of the active duty service member for purposes of this subdivision (7)(B). Domicile may not be inferred if the basis for the determination, without considering other relevant factors, is that the member of the armed forces or the member's spouse has obtained employment in this state or that the member or the member's spouse is enrolled in the public schools of this state; and
(8) An ADS or an ADS-operated vehicle, as defined by § 55-30-102 , or a person operating an ADS-operated vehicle with the ADS engaged.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 15, eff. 6/6/2017.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.11 (Williams, § 2715.16); Acts 1955, ch. 114, § 2; 1957, ch. 199, §§ 1, 2; 1957, ch. 209, § 1; 1959, ch. 272, § 1; 1967, ch. 238, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; Acts 1972, ch. 467, § 1; 1974, ch. 444, §§ 1, 2; 1975, ch. 82, § 1; 1976, ch. 841, § 1; 1977, ch. 90, § 1; 1977, ch. 189, § 2; 1978, ch. 643, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 247, §§ 5, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-704; Acts 1986, ch. 804, § 7; 1987, ch. 446, § 11; 1988, ch. 584, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-104 , 55-7-304; Acts 1990, ch. 670, § 1; 1991, ch. 101, § 1; 1995, ch. 25, § 1; 2009, ch. 321, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-5-118 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 55-5-118
Grounds for suspension or revocation of certificates or special plates and temporary tags or permits of manufacturers, transporters or dealers
Status: in_force

The department is also authorized to suspend or revoke a certificate or the special plates issued to a manufacturer, transporter or dealer and temporary tags or permits issued under chapters 1-6 of this title upon determining that the person is not lawfully entitled to the certificate or plates or has made or knowingly permitted any illegal use of the plates, or has committed fraud in the registration of vehicles, or failed to give notices of transfers when and as required by chapters 1-6 of this title. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 81 (Williams, § 5538.181); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-514; T.C.A., § 59-519.
The department is also authorized to suspend or revoke a certificate or the special plates issued to a manufacturer, transporter or dealer and temporary tags or permits issued under chapters 1-6 of this title upon determining that the person is not lawfully entitled to the certificate or plates or has made or knowingly permitted any illegal use of the plates, or has committed fraud in the registration of vehicles, or failed to give notices of transfers when and as required by chapters 1-6 of this title.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 81 (Williams, § 5538.181); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-514; T.C.A., § 59-519.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-105 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-105
Renewal certificates and registration plates - Application - Mail order service - Issuance - Replacement of lost registrations - Locations for obtaining renewal
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Application for renewal certificates of registration and registration plates shall be made by the owner by the surrender of the owner's old certificate of registration or other indicia thereof as the commissioner may authorize to the vehicle and the payment of the required fee for renewal registration. (2) The office of county clerk may make inquiry into an owner, including, but not limited to, review of driver records for the purpose of establishing an owner's residence or address, before issuing a renewal of registration or a tab, sticker or other device as a prerequisite to payment of wheel or road taxes. Upon request of the office of the county clerk, the department shall provide a current list of the names, drivers' license numbers and addresses of drivers from the requesting county. (3) (A) Any applicant who applies for registration who was a resident of the county in the previous year or years and was liable for and failed to pay the applicable wheel tax shall, for such year or years, be liable for and pay all prior years' wheel taxes prior to being issued such registration. This subdivision (a)(3)(A) shall not apply to licensed motor vehicle dealers, financial institutions or businesses and applicants engaged in the rental of motor vehicles, trucks and trailers for periods of thirty-one (31) days or less. (B) This subdivision (a)(3) shall only apply in any county having a population of not less than one hundred eighty-two thousand (182,000) nor more than one hundred eighty-two thousand one hundred (182,100), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (b) The registrar of motor vehicles, or deputy as provided by law, may receive applications for renewal certificates of registration and registration plates and issue the certificates and plates commencing on March 1 of each year. (c) Each county clerk shall provide a mail order service for the renewal of registrations whereby registrants may apply for and receive the renewal certificates and plates or decals through the United States postal service. Except as otherwise required by law, an application for renewal by mail must be postmarked no later than twenty (20) days before the license expiration date to allow time for processing. Each county clerk may impose a fee for the service of handling mail orders of plates and decals. The amount of such fee for the service of handling mail orders of plates is five dollars ($5.00), and the amount of such fee for the service of handling mail orders of decals is two dollars ($2.00). Each county clerk may increase the fees provided in this subsection (c) in an amount not to exceed an applicable United States postal service price increase in a given year. (d) In the event a plate or decal is lost after issuance and mailing, and before delivery to the registrant, the county clerk shall, as agent for the state, process a replacement registration at no charge upon application and affidavit from the registrant. The county clerk shall verify the registration and date of mailing. (e) (1) The holder of a valid and outstanding certificate of registration for a noncommercial vehicle shall apply for its renewal through the office of the clerk of the county of the owner's residence. The registration issued for a commercial vehicle may be renewed through the office of the clerk of the county of the owner's principal place of business within the state, or of the county of incorporation in the case of a corporate owner or of any other county in which the owner or corporate owner maintains an office or place of business. Any applicant for the renewal of a registration under which the fee is to be prorated or apportioned and any nonresident applicant for renewal shall, within the discretion of the commissioner, make application directly to the division. (2) For the purposes of this subsection (e), "commercial vehicle" means any vehicle that is operated in the furtherance of any commercial enterprise; provided, that vehicles registered with Tennessee Association of Realtors new specialty earmarked license plates shall be deemed not to be commercial vehicles. (3) (A) A violation of subdivision (e)(1) for the renewal of a motor vehicle license in certain locations is a Class C misdemeanor. (B) If a county wheel tax or like local fee is due and owing to local government for the use of the vehicle, the owner or operator shall, upon conviction, be punished in accordance with a Class B misdemeanor and subject to the fine only. (C) In instances of violations in which it is found that the wheel tax or local fee has been paid or is not due, the court may, in the event of a conviction, substitute, in lieu of the punishment set forth in subdivision (e)(3)(B), a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than ten dollars ($10.00). (f) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the office of county clerk shall not be required to review the driving record of any owner before issuing a certificate of registration or a tab, sticker or other device as a prerequisite to payment of wheel or road taxes. (g) (1) If a person makes an application for a renewal certificate of registration or registration plate pursuant to this section and at the time of application owes any motor vehicle registration fee to the office of the county clerk, then the clerk may deny the application until the person makes full payment on such fee amount. (2) In addition to the fee amount described in subdivision (g)(1), the clerk may charge the person a clerk's fee, which shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the fee amount described in subdivision (g)(1); provided, that eighty percent (80%) of such clerk's fee may be retained by the county and the remaining twenty percent (20%) of such clerk's fee shall be forwarded by the clerk to the department. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 234, s 1, eff. 4/25/2023. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 502, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 449, s 1, eff. 5/22/2019. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1005,s 1, eff. 7/1/2014. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 376, s 1, eff. 5/6/2013. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 42 (Williams, § 5538.142); Acts 1969, ch. 53, § 1; 1970, ch. 357, § 1; 1971, ch. 157, § 2; 1972, ch. 540, § 7; 1973, ch. 5, § 1; 1973, ch. 234, § 1(b); 1977, ch. 23, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-405; Acts 1980, ch. 744, § 1; 1989, ch. 136, § 2; 1989, ch. 218, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1991, ch. 232, § 1; 1993, ch. 529, § 1; 2003 , ch. 178, §§ 1, 2; 2008 , ch. 924, § 5; 2008 , ch. 1165, § 38; 2010 , ch. 1083, § 1.
(a) (1) Application for renewal certificates of registration and registration plates shall be made by the owner by the surrender of the owner's old certificate of registration or other indicia thereof as the commissioner may authorize to the vehicle and the payment of the required fee for renewal registration. (2) The office of county clerk may make inquiry into an owner, including, but not limited to, review of driver records for the purpose of establishing an owner's residence or address, before issuing a renewal of registration or a tab, sticker or other device as a prerequisite to payment of wheel or road taxes. Upon request of the office of the county clerk, the department shall provide a current list of the names, drivers' license numbers and addresses of drivers from the requesting county. (3) (A) Any applicant who applies for registration who was a resident of the county in the previous year or years and was liable for and failed to pay the applicable wheel tax shall, for such year or years, be liable for and pay all prior years' wheel taxes prior to being issued such registration. This subdivision (a)(3)(A) shall not apply to licensed motor vehicle dealers, financial institutions or businesses and applicants engaged in the rental of motor vehicles, trucks and trailers for periods of thirty-one (31) days or less. (B) This subdivision (a)(3) shall only apply in any county having a population of not less than one hundred eighty-two thousand (182,000) nor more than one hundred eighty-two thousand one hundred (182,100), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(1) Application for renewal certificates of registration and registration plates shall be made by the owner by the surrender of the owner's old certificate of registration or other indicia thereof as the commissioner may authorize to the vehicle and the payment of the required fee for renewal registration.
(2) The office of county clerk may make inquiry into an owner, including, but not limited to, review of driver records for the purpose of establishing an owner's residence or address, before issuing a renewal of registration or a tab, sticker or other device as a prerequisite to payment of wheel or road taxes. Upon request of the office of the county clerk, the department shall provide a current list of the names, drivers' license numbers and addresses of drivers from the requesting county.
(3) (A) Any applicant who applies for registration who was a resident of the county in the previous year or years and was liable for and failed to pay the applicable wheel tax shall, for such year or years, be liable for and pay all prior years' wheel taxes prior to being issued such registration. This subdivision (a)(3)(A) shall not apply to licensed motor vehicle dealers, financial institutions or businesses and applicants engaged in the rental of motor vehicles, trucks and trailers for periods of thirty-one (31) days or less. (B) This subdivision (a)(3) shall only apply in any county having a population of not less than one hundred eighty-two thousand (182,000) nor more than one hundred eighty-two thousand one hundred (182,100), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(A) Any applicant who applies for registration who was a resident of the county in the previous year or years and was liable for and failed to pay the applicable wheel tax shall, for such year or years, be liable for and pay all prior years' wheel taxes prior to being issued such registration. This subdivision (a)(3)(A) shall not apply to licensed motor vehicle dealers, financial institutions or businesses and applicants engaged in the rental of motor vehicles, trucks and trailers for periods of thirty-one (31) days or less.
(B) This subdivision (a)(3) shall only apply in any county having a population of not less than one hundred eighty-two thousand (182,000) nor more than one hundred eighty-two thousand one hundred (182,100), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(b) The registrar of motor vehicles, or deputy as provided by law, may receive applications for renewal certificates of registration and registration plates and issue the certificates and plates commencing on March 1 of each year.
(c) Each county clerk shall provide a mail order service for the renewal of registrations whereby registrants may apply for and receive the renewal certificates and plates or decals through the United States postal service. Except as otherwise required by law, an application for renewal by mail must be postmarked no later than twenty (20) days before the license expiration date to allow time for processing. Each county clerk may impose a fee for the service of handling mail orders of plates and decals. The amount of such fee for the service of handling mail orders of plates is five dollars ($5.00), and the amount of such fee for the service of handling mail orders of decals is two dollars ($2.00). Each county clerk may increase the fees provided in this subsection (c) in an amount not to exceed an applicable United States postal service price increase in a given year.
(d) In the event a plate or decal is lost after issuance and mailing, and before delivery to the registrant, the county clerk shall, as agent for the state, process a replacement registration at no charge upon application and affidavit from the registrant. The county clerk shall verify the registration and date of mailing.
(e) (1) The holder of a valid and outstanding certificate of registration for a noncommercial vehicle shall apply for its renewal through the office of the clerk of the county of the owner's residence. The registration issued for a commercial vehicle may be renewed through the office of the clerk of the county of the owner's principal place of business within the state, or of the county of incorporation in the case of a corporate owner or of any other county in which the owner or corporate owner maintains an office or place of business. Any applicant for the renewal of a registration under which the fee is to be prorated or apportioned and any nonresident applicant for renewal shall, within the discretion of the commissioner, make application directly to the division. (2) For the purposes of this subsection (e), "commercial vehicle" means any vehicle that is operated in the furtherance of any commercial enterprise; provided, that vehicles registered with Tennessee Association of Realtors new specialty earmarked license plates shall be deemed not to be commercial vehicles. (3) (A) A violation of subdivision (e)(1) for the renewal of a motor vehicle license in certain locations is a Class C misdemeanor. (B) If a county wheel tax or like local fee is due and owing to local government for the use of the vehicle, the owner or operator shall, upon conviction, be punished in accordance with a Class B misdemeanor and subject to the fine only. (C) In instances of violations in which it is found that the wheel tax or local fee has been paid or is not due, the court may, in the event of a conviction, substitute, in lieu of the punishment set forth in subdivision (e)(3)(B), a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than ten dollars ($10.00).
(1) The holder of a valid and outstanding certificate of registration for a noncommercial vehicle shall apply for its renewal through the office of the clerk of the county of the owner's residence. The registration issued for a commercial vehicle may be renewed through the office of the clerk of the county of the owner's principal place of business within the state, or of the county of incorporation in the case of a corporate owner or of any other county in which the owner or corporate owner maintains an office or place of business. Any applicant for the renewal of a registration under which the fee is to be prorated or apportioned and any nonresident applicant for renewal shall, within the discretion of the commissioner, make application directly to the division.
(2) For the purposes of this subsection (e), "commercial vehicle" means any vehicle that is operated in the furtherance of any commercial enterprise; provided, that vehicles registered with Tennessee Association of Realtors new specialty earmarked license plates shall be deemed not to be commercial vehicles.
(3) (A) A violation of subdivision (e)(1) for the renewal of a motor vehicle license in certain locations is a Class C misdemeanor. (B) If a county wheel tax or like local fee is due and owing to local government for the use of the vehicle, the owner or operator shall, upon conviction, be punished in accordance with a Class B misdemeanor and subject to the fine only. (C) In instances of violations in which it is found that the wheel tax or local fee has been paid or is not due, the court may, in the event of a conviction, substitute, in lieu of the punishment set forth in subdivision (e)(3)(B), a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than ten dollars ($10.00).
(A) A violation of subdivision (e)(1) for the renewal of a motor vehicle license in certain locations is a Class C misdemeanor.
(B) If a county wheel tax or like local fee is due and owing to local government for the use of the vehicle, the owner or operator shall, upon conviction, be punished in accordance with a Class B misdemeanor and subject to the fine only.
(C) In instances of violations in which it is found that the wheel tax or local fee has been paid or is not due, the court may, in the event of a conviction, substitute, in lieu of the punishment set forth in subdivision (e)(3)(B), a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than ten dollars ($10.00).
(f) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the office of county clerk shall not be required to review the driving record of any owner before issuing a certificate of registration or a tab, sticker or other device as a prerequisite to payment of wheel or road taxes.
(g) (1) If a person makes an application for a renewal certificate of registration or registration plate pursuant to this section and at the time of application owes any motor vehicle registration fee to the office of the county clerk, then the clerk may deny the application until the person makes full payment on such fee amount. (2) In addition to the fee amount described in subdivision (g)(1), the clerk may charge the person a clerk's fee, which shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the fee amount described in subdivision (g)(1); provided, that eighty percent (80%) of such clerk's fee may be retained by the county and the remaining twenty percent (20%) of such clerk's fee shall be forwarded by the clerk to the department.
(1) If a person makes an application for a renewal certificate of registration or registration plate pursuant to this section and at the time of application owes any motor vehicle registration fee to the office of the county clerk, then the clerk may deny the application until the person makes full payment on such fee amount.
(2) In addition to the fee amount described in subdivision (g)(1), the clerk may charge the person a clerk's fee, which shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the fee amount described in subdivision (g)(1); provided, that eighty percent (80%) of such clerk's fee may be retained by the county and the remaining twenty percent (20%) of such clerk's fee shall be forwarded by the clerk to the department.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 234, s 1, eff. 4/25/2023.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 502, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 449, s 1, eff. 5/22/2019.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1005,s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 376, s 1, eff. 5/6/2013.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 42 (Williams, § 5538.142); Acts 1969, ch. 53, § 1; 1970, ch. 357, § 1; 1971, ch. 157, § 2; 1972, ch. 540, § 7; 1973, ch. 5, § 1; 1973, ch. 234, § 1(b); 1977, ch. 23, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-405; Acts 1980, ch. 744, § 1; 1989, ch. 136, § 2; 1989, ch. 218, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1991, ch. 232, § 1; 1993, ch. 529, § 1; 2003 , ch. 178, §§ 1, 2; 2008 , ch. 924, § 5; 2008 , ch. 1165, § 38; 2010 , ch. 1083, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-16-108 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 16 / Section 55-16-108
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 1967, ch. 250, § 6; 1969, ch. 185, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-1608; Acts 1982, ch. 869, §1; 1996, ch. 868, §4; 2009 , ch. 252, § 1.
Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1967, ch. 250, § 6; 1969, ch. 185, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-1608; Acts 1982, ch. 869, §1; 1996, ch. 868, §4; 2009 , ch. 252, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-24-106 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 24 / Section 55-24-106
Informal dispute settlement procedure
Status: in_force

(a) If a manufacturer has established or participates in an informal dispute settlement procedure that complies with the provisions of 16 CFR Part 703, as those provisions read on November 3, 1983, and of this chapter, and causes the consumer to be notified of the procedure, the provisions of § 55-24-103 concerning refunds or replacement shall not apply to any consumer who has not first resorted to the procedure. The attorney general and reporter shall, upon application, issue a determination whether an informal dispute resolution mechanism qualifies under this section. (b) (1) The informal dispute settlement panel shall determine whether the motor vehicle does or does not conform to all applicable express warranties. (2) If the motor vehicle does not conform to all applicable express warranties, the informal dispute settlement panel shall then determine whether the nonconformity substantially impairs the motor vehicle. (3) If the nonconformity does substantially impair the motor vehicle, the informal dispute settlement panel shall then determine, in accordance with this chapter, whether a reasonable number of attempts have been made to correct the nonconformity. (4) If a reasonable number of attempts have been made to correct the nonconformity, the informal dispute settlement panel shall determine whether the manufacturer has been given an opportunity to repair the motor vehicle as provided in § 55-24-102 . (5) If the manufacturer has been given an opportunity to repair the motor vehicle as provided in § 55-24-102 , the panel shall find that the consumer is entitled to refund or replacement as provided in § 55-24-103(a) . (6) The informal dispute settlement panel shall determine the amount of collateral charges, where appropriate. Acts 1986, ch. 857, § 6; T.C.A. § 55-24-206.
(a) If a manufacturer has established or participates in an informal dispute settlement procedure that complies with the provisions of 16 CFR Part 703, as those provisions read on November 3, 1983, and of this chapter, and causes the consumer to be notified of the procedure, the provisions of § 55-24-103 concerning refunds or replacement shall not apply to any consumer who has not first resorted to the procedure. The attorney general and reporter shall, upon application, issue a determination whether an informal dispute resolution mechanism qualifies under this section.
(b) (1) The informal dispute settlement panel shall determine whether the motor vehicle does or does not conform to all applicable express warranties. (2) If the motor vehicle does not conform to all applicable express warranties, the informal dispute settlement panel shall then determine whether the nonconformity substantially impairs the motor vehicle. (3) If the nonconformity does substantially impair the motor vehicle, the informal dispute settlement panel shall then determine, in accordance with this chapter, whether a reasonable number of attempts have been made to correct the nonconformity. (4) If a reasonable number of attempts have been made to correct the nonconformity, the informal dispute settlement panel shall determine whether the manufacturer has been given an opportunity to repair the motor vehicle as provided in § 55-24-102 . (5) If the manufacturer has been given an opportunity to repair the motor vehicle as provided in § 55-24-102 , the panel shall find that the consumer is entitled to refund or replacement as provided in § 55-24-103(a) . (6) The informal dispute settlement panel shall determine the amount of collateral charges, where appropriate.
(1) The informal dispute settlement panel shall determine whether the motor vehicle does or does not conform to all applicable express warranties.
(2) If the motor vehicle does not conform to all applicable express warranties, the informal dispute settlement panel shall then determine whether the nonconformity substantially impairs the motor vehicle.
(3) If the nonconformity does substantially impair the motor vehicle, the informal dispute settlement panel shall then determine, in accordance with this chapter, whether a reasonable number of attempts have been made to correct the nonconformity.
(4) If a reasonable number of attempts have been made to correct the nonconformity, the informal dispute settlement panel shall determine whether the manufacturer has been given an opportunity to repair the motor vehicle as provided in § 55-24-102 .
(5) If the manufacturer has been given an opportunity to repair the motor vehicle as provided in § 55-24-102 , the panel shall find that the consumer is entitled to refund or replacement as provided in § 55-24-103(a) .
(6) The informal dispute settlement panel shall determine the amount of collateral charges, where appropriate.
Acts 1986, ch. 857, § 6; T.C.A. § 55-24-206.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-317 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-317
[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 1999, ch. 42, § 2; 2002, ch. 774, §§ 7, 8; 2012 , ch. 1022, § 1.
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 1999, ch. 42, § 2; 2002, ch. 774, §§ 7, 8; 2012 , ch. 1022, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-418 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-418
Maximum allowable fee - Reports
Status: in_force

(a) From January 1, 2011, until June 30, 2012: (1) An ignition interlock provider shall not charge more than seventy dollars ($70.00) for installing one (1) ignition interlock device; and (2) An ignition interlock provider shall not charge more than a total of one hundred dollars ($100) per month for leasing, purchasing, monitoring, removing and maintaining an ignition interlock device. (b) By July 1, 2012, the department of safety shall establish, through rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5: (1) The maximum fees that may be charged for installing, leasing, purchasing, monitoring, removing and maintaining an ignition interlock device; and (2) Requirements that ensure that certified ignition interlock providers have the ability to provide devices to any resident in the state. (c) (1) From January 1, 2011, until January 1, 2012, the department of safety in consultation with the treasurer shall conduct a study to determine: (A) The amount of fee that should be established pursuant to § 55-10-413(a) in order to keep the electronic monitoring indigency fund solvent; (B) The maximum fees to be charged pursuant to subsection (b), taking into consideration the goal of making the interlock device affordable to all offenders in this state; and (C) The necessary requirements that should be established in order to ensure that providers have the ability to provide devices to any resident in the state. (2) The department of safety shall report the findings of its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) to the judiciary committees of the senate and the house of representatives on or before January 1, 2012. (d) Any licensed ignition interlock provider providing a functioning ignition interlock device to a person pursuant to this part shall report to the department of correction, or any other agency, department, program, group, private entity or association that is responsible for the supervision of a person who is ordered to drive only a motor vehicle with a functioning ignition interlock device installed on such vehicle as a condition of such person's probation, any evidence of such person's: (1) Altering, tampering with, bypassing, or removing a functioning ignition interlock device; (2) Failing to abide by the terms or conditions ordered by the court, including, but not limited to, failing to appear for scheduled monitoring visits; and (3) Attempting to start the motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. (e) The department of safety, beginning February 1, 2012, and thereafter annually, on or before February 1, shall report in writing to the judiciary committee of the senate and the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives the number of offenders who have, in the previous year, had installed on their motor vehicles functioning ignition interlock devices and whether the installation of each device was pursuant to the requirement set out in: (1) § 55-10-409(b)(2)(B) ; (2) § 55-10-409(b)(2)(D) ; (3) § 55-10-409(d)(2) ; (4) § 55-10-417(a)(1) ; or (5) § 55-10-417(k) . (f) For purposes of this section, "previous year" means from January 1 to December 31 of the year immediately preceding the February 1 reporting date. (g) An ignition interlock provider shall charge an annual administrative fee of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) from each ignition interlock user. The proceeds of the fee shall be transmitted to the department of safety and shall be used to fund the administrative costs of implementing compliance-based ignition interlock use, pursuant to § 55-10-425 . Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 117, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 126, eff. 5/10/2019. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 888, s 5, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 993, s 8, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 876, s 16, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 17, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1998, ch. 1046, § 4; 2002, ch. 855, § 10.
(a) From January 1, 2011, until June 30, 2012: (1) An ignition interlock provider shall not charge more than seventy dollars ($70.00) for installing one (1) ignition interlock device; and (2) An ignition interlock provider shall not charge more than a total of one hundred dollars ($100) per month for leasing, purchasing, monitoring, removing and maintaining an ignition interlock device.
(1) An ignition interlock provider shall not charge more than seventy dollars ($70.00) for installing one (1) ignition interlock device; and
(2) An ignition interlock provider shall not charge more than a total of one hundred dollars ($100) per month for leasing, purchasing, monitoring, removing and maintaining an ignition interlock device.
(b) By July 1, 2012, the department of safety shall establish, through rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5: (1) The maximum fees that may be charged for installing, leasing, purchasing, monitoring, removing and maintaining an ignition interlock device; and (2) Requirements that ensure that certified ignition interlock providers have the ability to provide devices to any resident in the state.
(1) The maximum fees that may be charged for installing, leasing, purchasing, monitoring, removing and maintaining an ignition interlock device; and
(2) Requirements that ensure that certified ignition interlock providers have the ability to provide devices to any resident in the state.
(c) (1) From January 1, 2011, until January 1, 2012, the department of safety in consultation with the treasurer shall conduct a study to determine: (A) The amount of fee that should be established pursuant to § 55-10-413(a) in order to keep the electronic monitoring indigency fund solvent; (B) The maximum fees to be charged pursuant to subsection (b), taking into consideration the goal of making the interlock device affordable to all offenders in this state; and (C) The necessary requirements that should be established in order to ensure that providers have the ability to provide devices to any resident in the state. (2) The department of safety shall report the findings of its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) to the judiciary committees of the senate and the house of representatives on or before January 1, 2012.
(1) From January 1, 2011, until January 1, 2012, the department of safety in consultation with the treasurer shall conduct a study to determine: (A) The amount of fee that should be established pursuant to § 55-10-413(a) in order to keep the electronic monitoring indigency fund solvent; (B) The maximum fees to be charged pursuant to subsection (b), taking into consideration the goal of making the interlock device affordable to all offenders in this state; and (C) The necessary requirements that should be established in order to ensure that providers have the ability to provide devices to any resident in the state.
(A) The amount of fee that should be established pursuant to § 55-10-413(a) in order to keep the electronic monitoring indigency fund solvent;
(B) The maximum fees to be charged pursuant to subsection (b), taking into consideration the goal of making the interlock device affordable to all offenders in this state; and
(C) The necessary requirements that should be established in order to ensure that providers have the ability to provide devices to any resident in the state.
(2) The department of safety shall report the findings of its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) to the judiciary committees of the senate and the house of representatives on or before January 1, 2012.
(d) Any licensed ignition interlock provider providing a functioning ignition interlock device to a person pursuant to this part shall report to the department of correction, or any other agency, department, program, group, private entity or association that is responsible for the supervision of a person who is ordered to drive only a motor vehicle with a functioning ignition interlock device installed on such vehicle as a condition of such person's probation, any evidence of such person's: (1) Altering, tampering with, bypassing, or removing a functioning ignition interlock device; (2) Failing to abide by the terms or conditions ordered by the court, including, but not limited to, failing to appear for scheduled monitoring visits; and (3) Attempting to start the motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
(1) Altering, tampering with, bypassing, or removing a functioning ignition interlock device;
(2) Failing to abide by the terms or conditions ordered by the court, including, but not limited to, failing to appear for scheduled monitoring visits; and
(3) Attempting to start the motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
(e) The department of safety, beginning February 1, 2012, and thereafter annually, on or before February 1, shall report in writing to the judiciary committee of the senate and the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives the number of offenders who have, in the previous year, had installed on their motor vehicles functioning ignition interlock devices and whether the installation of each device was pursuant to the requirement set out in: (1) § 55-10-409(b)(2)(B) ; (2) § 55-10-409(b)(2)(D) ; (3) § 55-10-409(d)(2) ; (4) § 55-10-417(a)(1) ; or (5) § 55-10-417(k) .
(1) § 55-10-409(b)(2)(B) ;
(2) § 55-10-409(b)(2)(D) ;
(3) § 55-10-409(d)(2) ;
(4) § 55-10-417(a)(1) ; or
(5) § 55-10-417(k) .
(f) For purposes of this section, "previous year" means from January 1 to December 31 of the year immediately preceding the February 1 reporting date.
(g) An ignition interlock provider shall charge an annual administrative fee of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) from each ignition interlock user. The proceeds of the fee shall be transmitted to the department of safety and shall be used to fund the administrative costs of implementing compliance-based ignition interlock use, pursuant to § 55-10-425 .
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 117, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 126, eff. 5/10/2019.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 888, s 5, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 993, s 8, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 876, s 16, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 17, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1998, ch. 1046, § 4; 2002, ch. 855, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-419 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-419
Sale of used motor vehicles by recreational vehicle dealer
Status: in_force

A recreational vehicle dealer licensed to sell recreational vehicles may sell used motor vehicles; provided, that the annual income derived from the sale of used motor vehicles is less than thirty-three percent (33%) of the gross annual income of the dealership. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
A recreational vehicle dealer licensed to sell recreational vehicles may sell used motor vehicles; provided, that the annual income derived from the sale of used motor vehicles is less than thirty-three percent (33%) of the gross annual income of the dealership.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-12-306 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 12 / Section 55-12-306
Exemption - Vicarious liability
Status: in_force

A peer-to-peer car sharing program and a shared vehicle owner are exempt from vicarious liability consistent with 49 U.S.C. § 30106 (2011) and under any state or local law that imposes liability solely based on vehicle ownership. Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796, s 5, eff. 7/15/2020.
A peer-to-peer car sharing program and a shared vehicle owner are exempt from vicarious liability consistent with 49 U.S.C. § 30106 (2011) and under any state or local law that imposes liability solely based on vehicle ownership.
Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796, s 5, eff. 7/15/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-301 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-301
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Adapted vehicle" means a new or used motor vehicle especially designed or modified for use by an aging or disabled person; (2) "Automotive mobility dealer" means any motor vehicle dealer who: (A) Exclusively engages in the business of selling, offering to sell, or soliciting or advertising the sale of adapted vehicles; (B) Possesses adapted vehicles exclusively for the purpose of resale, either on the dealer's own account or on behalf of another, as the dealer's primary business; or (C) Engages in the business of selling, installing, or servicing; offering to sell, install, or service; or soliciting or advertising the sale, installation, or servicing of equipment or modifications specifically designed to facilitate use or operation of a motor vehicle by an aging or disabled person; and (3) "Mobility equipment" means equipment specifically designed to facilitate the use of a motor vehicle by an aging or disabled person. Acts 2010, ch. 1038, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Adapted vehicle" means a new or used motor vehicle especially designed or modified for use by an aging or disabled person;
(2) "Automotive mobility dealer" means any motor vehicle dealer who: (A) Exclusively engages in the business of selling, offering to sell, or soliciting or advertising the sale of adapted vehicles; (B) Possesses adapted vehicles exclusively for the purpose of resale, either on the dealer's own account or on behalf of another, as the dealer's primary business; or (C) Engages in the business of selling, installing, or servicing; offering to sell, install, or service; or soliciting or advertising the sale, installation, or servicing of equipment or modifications specifically designed to facilitate use or operation of a motor vehicle by an aging or disabled person; and
(A) Exclusively engages in the business of selling, offering to sell, or soliciting or advertising the sale of adapted vehicles;
(B) Possesses adapted vehicles exclusively for the purpose of resale, either on the dealer's own account or on behalf of another, as the dealer's primary business; or
(C) Engages in the business of selling, installing, or servicing; offering to sell, install, or service; or soliciting or advertising the sale, installation, or servicing of equipment or modifications specifically designed to facilitate use or operation of a motor vehicle by an aging or disabled person; and
(3) "Mobility equipment" means equipment specifically designed to facilitate the use of a motor vehicle by an aging or disabled person.
Acts 2010, ch. 1038, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-243 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-243
University of Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida. 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 Florida 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 Florida.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-379 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-379
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 9, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 34, eff. 7/1/2021.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 9, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 34, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-5-111 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 55-5-111
Buying, disposing of or possessing motor vehicle, engine or transmission with removed or altered identification mark or number unlawful
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly buys, receives, disposes of, sells, offers for sale, or has in that person's possession any motor vehicle, engine or transmission removed from a motor vehicle, from which the manufacturer's serial, engine or transmission number or other distinguishing number or identification mark or number placed thereon under assignment from the division has been removed, defaced, covered, altered or destroyed commits a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 73 (Williams, § 5538.173); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-506; Acts 1971, ch. 122, § 1; 1972, ch. 518, § 11; T.C.A., § 59-511; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2000, ch. 941, § 3.
Any person who knowingly buys, receives, disposes of, sells, offers for sale, or has in that person's possession any motor vehicle, engine or transmission removed from a motor vehicle, from which the manufacturer's serial, engine or transmission number or other distinguishing number or identification mark or number placed thereon under assignment from the division has been removed, defaced, covered, altered or destroyed commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 73 (Williams, § 5538.173); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-506; Acts 1971, ch. 122, § 1; 1972, ch. 518, § 11; T.C.A., § 59-511; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2000, ch. 941, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-2-110 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 2 / Section 55-2-110
Summoning witnesses and taking testimony authorized - Witness fees
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner and officers of the department designated by the commissioner have the authority to summon witnesses to give testimony under oath or to give written depositions upon any matter under the jurisdiction of the department. Each summons may require the production of relevant books, papers, or records. (b) Every summons shall be served at least five (5) days before the return date, either by personal service made by any person over eighteen (18) years of age or by registered mail, but return acknowledgment is required to prove service by registered mail. (c) Failure to obey the summons served shall constitute a misdemeanor. (d) The fees for the attendance and travel of witnesses shall be the same as for witnesses before the circuit court. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 25 (Williams, § 5538.125); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §59-210; Acts 2007 , ch. 484, § 8.
(a) The commissioner and officers of the department designated by the commissioner have the authority to summon witnesses to give testimony under oath or to give written depositions upon any matter under the jurisdiction of the department. Each summons may require the production of relevant books, papers, or records.
(b) Every summons shall be served at least five (5) days before the return date, either by personal service made by any person over eighteen (18) years of age or by registered mail, but return acknowledgment is required to prove service by registered mail.
(c) Failure to obey the summons served shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(d) The fees for the attendance and travel of witnesses shall be the same as for witnesses before the circuit court.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 25 (Williams, § 5538.125); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §59-210; Acts 2007 , ch. 484, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-230 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-230
Tennessee Police Benevolent Association
Status: in_force

(a) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and who is certified as a member of the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, 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 Tennessee Police Benevolent Association cultural license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (b) (1) The application for these license plates shall be accompanied by a statement from the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, certifying the applicant to be a member of this organization. (2) This application shall only be permitted to full-time paid or retired law enforcement officers who are members of the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association. (c) The cultural plates provided for in this section shall bear the inscription "POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION" or "PBA" and an appropriate standardized insignia of the organization. (d) (1) Within thirty (30) days of terminating membership in the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, an applicant to whom a cultural license plate has been issued pursuant to this section shall surrender the plate to the county clerk of the county of the applicant's residence. (2) The Tennessee Police Benevolent Association shall provide biannually to the department the names and addresses of any persons who have terminated their membership in the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, together with any other identifying information as the commissioner may require. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2001, ch. 233, § 9.
(a) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and who is certified as a member of the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, 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 Tennessee Police Benevolent Association cultural license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(b) (1) The application for these license plates shall be accompanied by a statement from the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, certifying the applicant to be a member of this organization. (2) This application shall only be permitted to full-time paid or retired law enforcement officers who are members of the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association.
(1) The application for these license plates shall be accompanied by a statement from the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, certifying the applicant to be a member of this organization.
(2) This application shall only be permitted to full-time paid or retired law enforcement officers who are members of the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association.
(c) The cultural plates provided for in this section shall bear the inscription "POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION" or "PBA" and an appropriate standardized insignia of the organization.
(d) (1) Within thirty (30) days of terminating membership in the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, an applicant to whom a cultural license plate has been issued pursuant to this section shall surrender the plate to the county clerk of the county of the applicant's residence. (2) The Tennessee Police Benevolent Association shall provide biannually to the department the names and addresses of any persons who have terminated their membership in the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, together with any other identifying information as the commissioner may require.
(1) Within thirty (30) days of terminating membership in the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, an applicant to whom a cultural license plate has been issued pursuant to this section shall surrender the plate to the county clerk of the county of the applicant's residence.
(2) The Tennessee Police Benevolent Association shall provide biannually to the department the names and addresses of any persons who have terminated their membership in the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association, together with any other identifying information as the commissioner may require.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2001, ch. 233, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-209 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-209
Aggravated reckless driving
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits aggravated reckless driving who: (1) Commits the offense of reckless driving, as defined in § 55-10-205 ; and (2) Intentionally or knowingly impedes traffic upon a public street, highway, alley, parking lot, or driveway, or on the premises of a shopping center, trailer park, apartment house complex, or any other premises accessible to motor vehicles that are generally frequented by the public at large. (b) (1) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) In addition to the penalty authorized by subdivision (b)(1), the court may assess a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to be collected as provided in § 55-10-412(b) and distributed as provided in § 55-10-412(c) . Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1022, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
(a) A person commits aggravated reckless driving who: (1) Commits the offense of reckless driving, as defined in § 55-10-205 ; and (2) Intentionally or knowingly impedes traffic upon a public street, highway, alley, parking lot, or driveway, or on the premises of a shopping center, trailer park, apartment house complex, or any other premises accessible to motor vehicles that are generally frequented by the public at large.
(1) Commits the offense of reckless driving, as defined in § 55-10-205 ; and
(2) Intentionally or knowingly impedes traffic upon a public street, highway, alley, parking lot, or driveway, or on the premises of a shopping center, trailer park, apartment house complex, or any other premises accessible to motor vehicles that are generally frequented by the public at large.
(b) (1) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) In addition to the penalty authorized by subdivision (b)(1), the court may assess a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to be collected as provided in § 55-10-412(b) and distributed as provided in § 55-10-412(c) .
(1) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) In addition to the penalty authorized by subdivision (b)(1), the court may assess a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to be collected as provided in § 55-10-412(b) and distributed as provided in § 55-10-412(c) .
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1022, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-21-208 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 55-21-208
Notice to station or facility operator
Status: in_force

A notice setting forth the provisions of this part shall be provided at least annually by the quality and standards division of the department to every person operating a gasoline service station or other facility that offers gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel for sale to the public from the station or facility. Acts 1992, ch. 731, § 1.
A notice setting forth the provisions of this part shall be provided at least annually by the quality and standards division of the department to every person operating a gasoline service station or other facility that offers gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel for sale to the public from the station or facility.
Acts 1992, ch. 731, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-413 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-413
Liability for damages to highways, bridges and other road structures
Status: in_force

(a) The transporter of any mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer subject to this part shall be liable for any and all damages resulting from the mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer striking a guardrail, bridge, concrete barrier, overhead structure or other obstruction while traveling on the public roads or highways of the state. (b) (1) If during transport, a mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer subject to this part blocks traffic on a controlled-access facility as defined by § 54-16-101 because the vehicle cannot proceed due to height, width or length, the transporter thereof shall pay to the department of transportation a road user fee in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) and the department of transportation shall suspend the subject permit and the permit holder's privilege to obtain other permits under this part for a period of ninety (90) days from the date the department receives notice that the roadway was blocked; provided, that nothing in this subsection (b) shall be construed as prohibiting multiple permit holders from either using other valid permits not subject to suspension, obtaining supplements for other valid permits not subject to suspension or renewing other valid permits not subject to suspension. If the same permit holder blocks traffic on a controlled-access roadway a second time within eighteen (18) months from the date of the first occurrence, the transporter shall pay to the department of transportation the road user fee calculated by the department of transportation using the same formula it uses to calculate incentive payments on road construction projects. (2) If the transporter fails to pay the fees within thirty (30) days of the date the road is blocked, its privilege to obtain permits under this part shall be suspended until payment is made. The department of transportation is authorized to take legal action to collect this fee. (c) Any person or entity transporting any mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer subject to this part shall, prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to this part, secure and maintain public liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. The insurance shall cover the tractor, mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer and any other attachments thereto. Proof of this insurance shall be carried in the vehicle used to transport the mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer and satisfactory proof of the insurance shall be submitted to the department prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to this part. (d) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the state and any political subdivisions of the state shall be absolutely immune from liability for all damages resulting from a mobile home striking a guardrail, bridge, concrete barrier, overhead structure or other obstruction while traveling on the public roads or highways of the state. Acts 2002, ch. 803, § 13.
(a) The transporter of any mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer subject to this part shall be liable for any and all damages resulting from the mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer striking a guardrail, bridge, concrete barrier, overhead structure or other obstruction while traveling on the public roads or highways of the state.
(b) (1) If during transport, a mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer subject to this part blocks traffic on a controlled-access facility as defined by § 54-16-101 because the vehicle cannot proceed due to height, width or length, the transporter thereof shall pay to the department of transportation a road user fee in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) and the department of transportation shall suspend the subject permit and the permit holder's privilege to obtain other permits under this part for a period of ninety (90) days from the date the department receives notice that the roadway was blocked; provided, that nothing in this subsection (b) shall be construed as prohibiting multiple permit holders from either using other valid permits not subject to suspension, obtaining supplements for other valid permits not subject to suspension or renewing other valid permits not subject to suspension. If the same permit holder blocks traffic on a controlled-access roadway a second time within eighteen (18) months from the date of the first occurrence, the transporter shall pay to the department of transportation the road user fee calculated by the department of transportation using the same formula it uses to calculate incentive payments on road construction projects. (2) If the transporter fails to pay the fees within thirty (30) days of the date the road is blocked, its privilege to obtain permits under this part shall be suspended until payment is made. The department of transportation is authorized to take legal action to collect this fee.
(1) If during transport, a mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer subject to this part blocks traffic on a controlled-access facility as defined by § 54-16-101 because the vehicle cannot proceed due to height, width or length, the transporter thereof shall pay to the department of transportation a road user fee in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) and the department of transportation shall suspend the subject permit and the permit holder's privilege to obtain other permits under this part for a period of ninety (90) days from the date the department receives notice that the roadway was blocked; provided, that nothing in this subsection (b) shall be construed as prohibiting multiple permit holders from either using other valid permits not subject to suspension, obtaining supplements for other valid permits not subject to suspension or renewing other valid permits not subject to suspension. If the same permit holder blocks traffic on a controlled-access roadway a second time within eighteen (18) months from the date of the first occurrence, the transporter shall pay to the department of transportation the road user fee calculated by the department of transportation using the same formula it uses to calculate incentive payments on road construction projects.
(2) If the transporter fails to pay the fees within thirty (30) days of the date the road is blocked, its privilege to obtain permits under this part shall be suspended until payment is made. The department of transportation is authorized to take legal action to collect this fee.
(c) Any person or entity transporting any mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer subject to this part shall, prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to this part, secure and maintain public liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. The insurance shall cover the tractor, mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer and any other attachments thereto. Proof of this insurance shall be carried in the vehicle used to transport the mobile home, manufactured home or house trailer and satisfactory proof of the insurance shall be submitted to the department prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to this part.
(d) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the state and any political subdivisions of the state shall be absolutely immune from liability for all damages resulting from a mobile home striking a guardrail, bridge, concrete barrier, overhead structure or other obstruction while traveling on the public roads or highways of the state.
Acts 2002, ch. 803, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-336 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-336
Photo identification license
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person eighteen (18) years of age and older, upon submission of a satisfactory application and proof of identity, may be issued a photo identification license restricted in use to identification only. Proof of identity may be furnished by birth certificate or any other document as set forth in this chapter substantiating the identity of the applicant. (2) Any person less than eighteen (18) years of age may be issued, upon submission of a certified birth certificate, filing of an affidavit by the person's parent or legal guardian, proof of identity of the parent or legal guardian, and payment of the required fee and completion of application, a photo identification license. (b) The photo identification license shall have substantially the same content as a driver license, but shall clearly indicate that it is not a driver license by having printed prominently thereon the following statement: "FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY - NOT VALID FOR VEHICULAR USE." (c) Photo identification licenses issued by the department shall be issued in the same manner as driver licenses. (d) (1) Photo identification licenses issued by the department shall indicate on the license if the license holder has previously had a license revoked or suspended due to a conviction for violation of § 55-10-401 . (2) Subdivision (d)(1) shall not apply to a person whose conviction is more than ten (10) years old and who is permanently handicapped and unable to drive a motor vehicle. If a person claims this circumstance the application shall be accompanied by any documentation required by the department to obtain a photo identification license. (e) A photo identification license shall not be issued by the department to a person who has been issued a driver license that has not expired or that has not been revoked or suspended. (f) (1) The department is authorized to issue a temporary photo identification license, which shall be valid only during the period of time of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States; or, if there is no definite end to the period of authorized stay, a period of one (1) year. (2) An applicant for a temporary photo identification license shall submit an application that includes proof of the applicant's identity, Tennessee residency, and authorized stay in the United States. (g) (1) Notwithstanding § 55-50-323 , a photo identification license issued pursuant to this section shall be provided free of charge to a person, if the person signs an affidavit stating the person: (A) Does not have a valid government issued photo identification; (B) Is a registered voter in this state; and (C) Needs the photo identification license for voting purposes. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (e), a photo identification license may be issued to a person who meets the criteria of subdivisions (g)(1)(A)-(C) even if the person has a valid nonphoto bearing driver license. (h) (1) A person who has attained sixty-five (65) years of age and who applies for a photo identification license may elect to receive a photo identification license that does not expire. (2) A non-expiring photo identification license will continue to be valid until cancelled or replaced. A replacement may be obtained at any time upon payment of the fee specified in § 55-50-323(a)(2)(J)(i) . (3) A non-expiring photo identification license is subject to the limitations of § 55-50-331(i) . Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 145,s 3, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 145,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019. 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 , 55-7-336; Acts 1990, ch. 830, § 2; 1996, ch. 639, § 1; 1999, ch. 374, § 4; 2000, ch. 675, § 1; 2007, ch. 194, § 21; 2011, ch. 423, § 1.
(a) (1) Any person eighteen (18) years of age and older, upon submission of a satisfactory application and proof of identity, may be issued a photo identification license restricted in use to identification only. Proof of identity may be furnished by birth certificate or any other document as set forth in this chapter substantiating the identity of the applicant. (2) Any person less than eighteen (18) years of age may be issued, upon submission of a certified birth certificate, filing of an affidavit by the person's parent or legal guardian, proof of identity of the parent or legal guardian, and payment of the required fee and completion of application, a photo identification license.
(1) Any person eighteen (18) years of age and older, upon submission of a satisfactory application and proof of identity, may be issued a photo identification license restricted in use to identification only. Proof of identity may be furnished by birth certificate or any other document as set forth in this chapter substantiating the identity of the applicant.
(2) Any person less than eighteen (18) years of age may be issued, upon submission of a certified birth certificate, filing of an affidavit by the person's parent or legal guardian, proof of identity of the parent or legal guardian, and payment of the required fee and completion of application, a photo identification license.
(b) The photo identification license shall have substantially the same content as a driver license, but shall clearly indicate that it is not a driver license by having printed prominently thereon the following statement: "FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY - NOT VALID FOR VEHICULAR USE."
(c) Photo identification licenses issued by the department shall be issued in the same manner as driver licenses.
(d) (1) Photo identification licenses issued by the department shall indicate on the license if the license holder has previously had a license revoked or suspended due to a conviction for violation of § 55-10-401 . (2) Subdivision (d)(1) shall not apply to a person whose conviction is more than ten (10) years old and who is permanently handicapped and unable to drive a motor vehicle. If a person claims this circumstance the application shall be accompanied by any documentation required by the department to obtain a photo identification license.
(1) Photo identification licenses issued by the department shall indicate on the license if the license holder has previously had a license revoked or suspended due to a conviction for violation of § 55-10-401 .
(2) Subdivision (d)(1) shall not apply to a person whose conviction is more than ten (10) years old and who is permanently handicapped and unable to drive a motor vehicle. If a person claims this circumstance the application shall be accompanied by any documentation required by the department to obtain a photo identification license.
(e) A photo identification license shall not be issued by the department to a person who has been issued a driver license that has not expired or that has not been revoked or suspended.
(f) (1) The department is authorized to issue a temporary photo identification license, which shall be valid only during the period of time of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States; or, if there is no definite end to the period of authorized stay, a period of one (1) year. (2) An applicant for a temporary photo identification license shall submit an application that includes proof of the applicant's identity, Tennessee residency, and authorized stay in the United States.
(1) The department is authorized to issue a temporary photo identification license, which shall be valid only during the period of time of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States; or, if there is no definite end to the period of authorized stay, a period of one (1) year.
(2) An applicant for a temporary photo identification license shall submit an application that includes proof of the applicant's identity, Tennessee residency, and authorized stay in the United States.
(g) (1) Notwithstanding § 55-50-323 , a photo identification license issued pursuant to this section shall be provided free of charge to a person, if the person signs an affidavit stating the person: (A) Does not have a valid government issued photo identification; (B) Is a registered voter in this state; and (C) Needs the photo identification license for voting purposes. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (e), a photo identification license may be issued to a person who meets the criteria of subdivisions (g)(1)(A)-(C) even if the person has a valid nonphoto bearing driver license.
(1) Notwithstanding § 55-50-323 , a photo identification license issued pursuant to this section shall be provided free of charge to a person, if the person signs an affidavit stating the person: (A) Does not have a valid government issued photo identification; (B) Is a registered voter in this state; and (C) Needs the photo identification license for voting purposes.
(A) Does not have a valid government issued photo identification;
(B) Is a registered voter in this state; and
(C) Needs the photo identification license for voting purposes.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (e), a photo identification license may be issued to a person who meets the criteria of subdivisions (g)(1)(A)-(C) even if the person has a valid nonphoto bearing driver license.
(h) (1) A person who has attained sixty-five (65) years of age and who applies for a photo identification license may elect to receive a photo identification license that does not expire. (2) A non-expiring photo identification license will continue to be valid until cancelled or replaced. A replacement may be obtained at any time upon payment of the fee specified in § 55-50-323(a)(2)(J)(i) . (3) A non-expiring photo identification license is subject to the limitations of § 55-50-331(i) .
(1) A person who has attained sixty-five (65) years of age and who applies for a photo identification license may elect to receive a photo identification license that does not expire.
(2) A non-expiring photo identification license will continue to be valid until cancelled or replaced. A replacement may be obtained at any time upon payment of the fee specified in § 55-50-323(a)(2)(J)(i) .
(3) A non-expiring photo identification license is subject to the limitations of § 55-50-331(i) .
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 145,s 3, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 145,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 , 55-7-336; Acts 1990, ch. 830, § 2; 1996, ch. 639, § 1; 1999, ch. 374, § 4; 2000, ch. 675, § 1; 2007, ch. 194, § 21; 2011, ch. 423, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-511 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-511
Applicability of Uniform Administrative Procedures Act
Status: in_force

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, applies to the extent it is consistent with proceedings under §§ 55-50-509 and 55-50-510 relating to the administrative hearing and judicial review. Acts 1990, ch. 819, § 9; 1995, ch. 156, § 1.
The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, applies to the extent it is consistent with proceedings under §§ 55-50-509 and 55-50-510 relating to the administrative hearing and judicial review.
Acts 1990, ch. 819, § 9; 1995, ch. 156, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-342 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-342
Medical professions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Owners or lessees of motor vehicles who are residents 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 Nurses new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The purpose of the new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) is to honor the many contributions of this state's nurses in protecting and maintaining the public health and welfare. The plates must be designed in consultation with the Tennessee Nurses Foundation. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Nurses new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee Nurses Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to benefit the programs of the Tennessee Nurses Foundation. (b) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Respiratory Therapists new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The purpose of the new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) is to honor the valuable and heroic contributions of this state's respiratory therapists in protecting and supporting the public health and welfare. The plates must contain an appropriate logo or other design representative of respiratory therapists in consultation with the commissioner of health. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Respiratory Therapists new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Isaiah 117 House in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively for the housing of children before foster placement, including providing essentials such as electricity or food. (4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1) , the Respiratory Therapists new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (b) has until July 1, 2024, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-202(k)(1) . (c) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Respiratory Care new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (c) must be designed in consultation with a representative of the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Respiratory Care new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's educational programs and provide scholarships and other educational opportunities for students focused on or specializing in respiratory care. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 20, eff. 7/1/2024. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) (1) Owners or lessees of motor vehicles who are residents 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 Nurses new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The purpose of the new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) is to honor the many contributions of this state's nurses in protecting and maintaining the public health and welfare. The plates must be designed in consultation with the Tennessee Nurses Foundation. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Nurses new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee Nurses Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to benefit the programs of the Tennessee Nurses Foundation.
(1) Owners or lessees of motor vehicles who are residents 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 Nurses new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The purpose of the new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) is to honor the many contributions of this state's nurses in protecting and maintaining the public health and welfare. The plates must be designed in consultation with the Tennessee Nurses Foundation.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Nurses new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee Nurses Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to benefit the programs of the Tennessee Nurses Foundation.
(b) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Respiratory Therapists new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The purpose of the new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) is to honor the valuable and heroic contributions of this state's respiratory therapists in protecting and supporting the public health and welfare. The plates must contain an appropriate logo or other design representative of respiratory therapists in consultation with the commissioner of health. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Respiratory Therapists new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Isaiah 117 House in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively for the housing of children before foster placement, including providing essentials such as electricity or food. (4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1) , the Respiratory Therapists new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (b) has until July 1, 2024, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-202(k)(1) .
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Respiratory Therapists new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The purpose of the new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) is to honor the valuable and heroic contributions of this state's respiratory therapists in protecting and supporting the public health and welfare. The plates must contain an appropriate logo or other design representative of respiratory therapists in consultation with the commissioner of health.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Respiratory Therapists new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Isaiah 117 House in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively for the housing of children before foster placement, including providing essentials such as electricity or food.
(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1) , the Respiratory Therapists new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (b) has until July 1, 2024, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-202(k)(1) .
(c) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Respiratory Care new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (c) must be designed in consultation with a representative of the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Respiratory Care new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's educational programs and provide scholarships and other educational opportunities for students focused on or specializing in respiratory care.
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Respiratory Care new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (c) must be designed in consultation with a representative of the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Respiratory Care new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's educational programs and provide scholarships and other educational opportunities for students focused on or specializing in respiratory care.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 20, eff. 7/1/2024.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-703 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-703
Procedures used by law enforcement officers
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a law enforcement officer observing a violation of a traffic law, ordinance, rule, or regulation by a nonresident shall issue a citation as appropriate and shall not, subject to subsection (b), require the nonresident to post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial, but shall accept the nonresident's personal recognizance; provided, that the nonresident has the right upon request to post collateral or bond in a manner provided by law and in that case this part shall not apply. (b) No nonresident shall be entitled to be released on personal recognizance if the offense is one that would result in the suspension or revocation of a person's license under the laws of this state. (c) Upon the failure of the nonresident to comply with the citation, the law enforcement officer shall obtain a warrant for arrest and shall report the noncompliance to the department. The report of noncompliance shall clearly identify the nonresident; describe the violation, specifying the section of the statute, code, or ordinance violated; indicate the location and date of the offense; identify the vehicle involved; bear the signature of the law enforcement officer; and contain a copy of the personal recognizance signed by the nonresident. Acts 1979, ch. 102, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 59-733, 55-7-303, 55-7-703.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a law enforcement officer observing a violation of a traffic law, ordinance, rule, or regulation by a nonresident shall issue a citation as appropriate and shall not, subject to subsection (b), require the nonresident to post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial, but shall accept the nonresident's personal recognizance; provided, that the nonresident has the right upon request to post collateral or bond in a manner provided by law and in that case this part shall not apply.
(b) No nonresident shall be entitled to be released on personal recognizance if the offense is one that would result in the suspension or revocation of a person's license under the laws of this state.
(c) Upon the failure of the nonresident to comply with the citation, the law enforcement officer shall obtain a warrant for arrest and shall report the noncompliance to the department. The report of noncompliance shall clearly identify the nonresident; describe the violation, specifying the section of the statute, code, or ordinance violated; indicate the location and date of the offense; identify the vehicle involved; bear the signature of the law enforcement officer; and contain a copy of the personal recognizance signed by the nonresident.
Acts 1979, ch. 102, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 59-733, 55-7-303, 55-7-703.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-301 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-301
License required - Requirements - Exception - Applicability to temporary licenses and permits
Status: in_force

(a) Every person applying for an original or renewal driver license shall be required to comply with and be issued a classified driver license meeting the following requirements: (1) No person, except those expressly exempted in this section, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person has a valid driver license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being driven; (2) No person, except those expressly exempted in this section, shall steer or, while within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, exercise any degree of physical control of a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person has a valid driver license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being towed; (3) No person shall receive a driver license unless and until the person surrenders to the department all valid licenses in the person's possession, issued to that person by this or any other jurisdiction. All surrendered licenses issued by another jurisdiction shall be returned, together with information that the person is licensed in this state. No person shall be permitted to have more than one (1) valid driver license at any time; and (4) Any person licensed as a driver may exercise the privilege granted upon all streets and highways in this state and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise the privilege by any county, municipal or local board, or body having authority to adopt local police regulations. (b) This section is applicable to the issuance of temporary driver licenses and permits. (c) A Class M license shall not be required for the operation of an autocycle. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1015,s 10, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.11 (Williams, § 2715.16); Acts 1955, ch. 114, § 2; 1957, ch. 199, §§ 1, 2; 1957, ch. 209, § 1; 1959, ch. 272, § 1; 1967, ch. 238, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; Acts 1972, ch. 467, § 1; 1974, ch. 444, §§ 1, 2; 1975, ch. 82, § 1; 1976, ch. 841, § 1; 1977, ch. 90, § 1; 1977, ch. 189, § 2; 1978, ch. 643, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 247, §§ 5, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-704; Acts 1986, ch. 804, § 7; 1987, ch. 446, § 11; 1988, ch. 584, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-104 , 55-7-301; Acts 2000, ch. 606, § 6; 2007, ch. 194, § 5.
(a) Every person applying for an original or renewal driver license shall be required to comply with and be issued a classified driver license meeting the following requirements: (1) No person, except those expressly exempted in this section, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person has a valid driver license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being driven; (2) No person, except those expressly exempted in this section, shall steer or, while within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, exercise any degree of physical control of a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person has a valid driver license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being towed; (3) No person shall receive a driver license unless and until the person surrenders to the department all valid licenses in the person's possession, issued to that person by this or any other jurisdiction. All surrendered licenses issued by another jurisdiction shall be returned, together with information that the person is licensed in this state. No person shall be permitted to have more than one (1) valid driver license at any time; and (4) Any person licensed as a driver may exercise the privilege granted upon all streets and highways in this state and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise the privilege by any county, municipal or local board, or body having authority to adopt local police regulations.
(1) No person, except those expressly exempted in this section, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person has a valid driver license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being driven;
(2) No person, except those expressly exempted in this section, shall steer or, while within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, exercise any degree of physical control of a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person has a valid driver license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being towed;
(3) No person shall receive a driver license unless and until the person surrenders to the department all valid licenses in the person's possession, issued to that person by this or any other jurisdiction. All surrendered licenses issued by another jurisdiction shall be returned, together with information that the person is licensed in this state. No person shall be permitted to have more than one (1) valid driver license at any time; and
(4) Any person licensed as a driver may exercise the privilege granted upon all streets and highways in this state and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise the privilege by any county, municipal or local board, or body having authority to adopt local police regulations.
(b) This section is applicable to the issuance of temporary driver licenses and permits.
(c) A Class M license shall not be required for the operation of an autocycle.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1015,s 10, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.11 (Williams, § 2715.16); Acts 1955, ch. 114, § 2; 1957, ch. 199, §§ 1, 2; 1957, ch. 209, § 1; 1959, ch. 272, § 1; 1967, ch. 238, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; Acts 1972, ch. 467, § 1; 1974, ch. 444, §§ 1, 2; 1975, ch. 82, § 1; 1976, ch. 841, § 1; 1977, ch. 90, § 1; 1977, ch. 189, § 2; 1978, ch. 643, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 247, §§ 5, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-704; Acts 1986, ch. 804, § 7; 1987, ch. 446, § 11; 1988, ch. 584, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 55-7-104 , 55-7-301; Acts 2000, ch. 606, § 6; 2007, ch. 194, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-20-305 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 20 / Section 55-20-305
Creation of standard medical information form
Status: in_force

(a) The department of transportation is authorized to create a standard medical information form providing space for each participant to supply, at a minimum, the following information: (1) Name; (2) Photograph; (3) Emergency contact information of no more than two (2) persons; (4) Medical information, including medical conditions, recent surgeries, allergies, and medications being taken; (5) Hospital preference; (6) No more than two (2) physicians' contact information; and (7) The date on which the participant completed the form. (b) The medical information form shall include a statement that the yellow dot program acts as a facilitator only, and that all information supplied on the medical information form is the sole responsibility of the participant. (c) The medical information form shall also include statements that the participant supplies the medical information voluntarily, and that the participant authorizes the disclosure to, and use of, the medical information by emergency medical responders and other responders for the purposes described in § 55-20-308 . Acts 2012, ch. 804, § 6.
(a) The department of transportation is authorized to create a standard medical information form providing space for each participant to supply, at a minimum, the following information: (1) Name; (2) Photograph; (3) Emergency contact information of no more than two (2) persons; (4) Medical information, including medical conditions, recent surgeries, allergies, and medications being taken; (5) Hospital preference; (6) No more than two (2) physicians' contact information; and (7) The date on which the participant completed the form.
(1) Name;
(2) Photograph;
(3) Emergency contact information of no more than two (2) persons;
(4) Medical information, including medical conditions, recent surgeries, allergies, and medications being taken;
(5) Hospital preference;
(6) No more than two (2) physicians' contact information; and
(7) The date on which the participant completed the form.
(b) The medical information form shall include a statement that the yellow dot program acts as a facilitator only, and that all information supplied on the medical information form is the sole responsibility of the participant.
(c) The medical information form shall also include statements that the participant supplies the medical information voluntarily, and that the participant authorizes the disclosure to, and use of, the medical information by emergency medical responders and other responders for the purposes described in § 55-20-308 .
Acts 2012, ch. 804, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-138 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-138
Pedestrians on roadways
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section, where sidewalks are provided, it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk or use a wheelchair along and upon an adjacent roadway. (b) Where sidewalks are not provided or are obstructed, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic that may approach from the opposite direction. (c) Where sidewalks are not provided, are obstructed or are not wheelchair accessible, any person using a wheelchair along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, use the wheelchair on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic that may approach from the opposite direction; provided, that a person using a wheelchair along and upon a highway may use the wheelchair on the right side of the roadway or its shoulder if it is convenient or reasonably necessary for travel by the person. (d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 37; T.C.A., § 59-838; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2008, ch. 1144, § 3.
(a) Except as provided in this section, where sidewalks are provided, it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk or use a wheelchair along and upon an adjacent roadway.
(b) Where sidewalks are not provided or are obstructed, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic that may approach from the opposite direction.
(c) Where sidewalks are not provided, are obstructed or are not wheelchair accessible, any person using a wheelchair along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, use the wheelchair on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic that may approach from the opposite direction; provided, that a person using a wheelchair along and upon a highway may use the wheelchair on the right side of the roadway or its shoulder if it is convenient or reasonably necessary for travel by the person.
(d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 37; T.C.A., § 59-838; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2008, ch. 1144, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-106 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 55-17-106
Executive director - Staff - Special counsel - Seal
Status: in_force

(a) The commission has the authority to appoint a qualified person to serve as its executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and whose duties shall be prescribed by the commission. These duties shall include, but not be limited to: (1) The supervision of the commission's office and direction of the activities of the commission's employees; (2) Keeping custody of the commission's official seal and the fixing of this seal to all license certificates issued by the commission; (3) The receipt and prompt disposition of all correspondence or inquiries directed to the commission; and (4) The performance of any other duty required by the commission in the enforcement of this part and part 4 of this chapter. (b) Before assuming any official duties, the executive director shall take and subscribe to the oath of office and shall execute a bond in the manner prescribed by title 8, chapter 19. (c) The salary of the executive director shall be fixed by the commissioner of commerce and insurance, subject to the approval of the commissioner of human resources. (d) The commissioner of commerce and insurance shall employ clerical help, investigators, and field investigators and shall incur other expenses, as may be necessary for the proper discharge of the commission's duties under this part. (e) The commission is further authorized to employ special counsel to represent it in any court or administrative proceeding; provided, that no fee paid for any one (1) such employment shall exceed the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); and provided further, that this employment of counsel shall be subject to the approval of the governor and the attorney general and reporter. (f) The commission also has the authority to adopt an official seal that shall be as follows: the official seal of the state of Tennessee bordered by the inscription - "Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission." Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 6, eff. 1/1/2017. Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 3; 1959, ch. 25, § 3; 1963, ch. 109, § 2; 1975, ch. 165, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(60); 1977, ch. 162, § 17; T.C.A., § 59-1706.
(a) The commission has the authority to appoint a qualified person to serve as its executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and whose duties shall be prescribed by the commission. These duties shall include, but not be limited to: (1) The supervision of the commission's office and direction of the activities of the commission's employees; (2) Keeping custody of the commission's official seal and the fixing of this seal to all license certificates issued by the commission; (3) The receipt and prompt disposition of all correspondence or inquiries directed to the commission; and (4) The performance of any other duty required by the commission in the enforcement of this part and part 4 of this chapter.
(1) The supervision of the commission's office and direction of the activities of the commission's employees;
(2) Keeping custody of the commission's official seal and the fixing of this seal to all license certificates issued by the commission;
(3) The receipt and prompt disposition of all correspondence or inquiries directed to the commission; and
(4) The performance of any other duty required by the commission in the enforcement of this part and part 4 of this chapter.
(b) Before assuming any official duties, the executive director shall take and subscribe to the oath of office and shall execute a bond in the manner prescribed by title 8, chapter 19.
(c) The salary of the executive director shall be fixed by the commissioner of commerce and insurance, subject to the approval of the commissioner of human resources.
(d) The commissioner of commerce and insurance shall employ clerical help, investigators, and field investigators and shall incur other expenses, as may be necessary for the proper discharge of the commission's duties under this part.
(e) The commission is further authorized to employ special counsel to represent it in any court or administrative proceeding; provided, that no fee paid for any one (1) such employment shall exceed the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); and provided further, that this employment of counsel shall be subject to the approval of the governor and the attorney general and reporter.
(f) The commission also has the authority to adopt an official seal that shall be as follows: the official seal of the state of Tennessee bordered by the inscription - "Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission."
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 6, eff. 1/1/2017.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 3; 1959, ch. 25, § 3; 1963, ch. 109, § 2; 1975, ch. 165, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(60); 1977, ch. 162, § 17; T.C.A., § 59-1706.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-364 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-364
[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 2010 , ch. 1151, § 45; 2011 , ch. 491, § 3.
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 2010 , ch. 1151, § 45; 2011 , ch. 491, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-30-105 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 30 / Section 55-30-105
Prohibited regulation by political subdivision
Status: in_force

No political subdivision may by ordinance, resolution, or any other means prohibit or regulate within the jurisdictional boundaries of the political subdivision the use of: (1) An ADS-operated vehicle that is operating in compliance with this chapter and otherwise complies with all laws of the political subdivision; or (2) A motor vehicle operated at any level of autonomous technology, as defined by § 55-9-105(c)(6)(B) , not otherwise included in this chapter. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 16, eff. 6/6/2017.
No political subdivision may by ordinance, resolution, or any other means prohibit or regulate within the jurisdictional boundaries of the political subdivision the use of:
(1) An ADS-operated vehicle that is operating in compliance with this chapter and otherwise complies with all laws of the political subdivision; or
(2) A motor vehicle operated at any level of autonomous technology, as defined by § 55-9-105(c)(6)(B) , not otherwise included in this chapter.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 16, eff. 6/6/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-413 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-413
Warning or signal light for rural mail carriers authorized
Status: in_force

The commissioner of safety is authorized to design or develop standards for a safety warning device or flashing signal light that may be used by rural mail carriers when delivering mail. Rural mail carriers may submit for approval to the state official any such device or light and, if approved for safety reasons by the official, may attach and use the device or light on top of any vehicle used by them while the vehicle is in use delivering mail. The device or light may not be used on the vehicle except when the vehicle is in use delivering mail. Acts 1963, ch. 72, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-931.
The commissioner of safety is authorized to design or develop standards for a safety warning device or flashing signal light that may be used by rural mail carriers when delivering mail. Rural mail carriers may submit for approval to the state official any such device or light and, if approved for safety reasons by the official, may attach and use the device or light on top of any vehicle used by them while the vehicle is in use delivering mail. The device or light may not be used on the vehicle except when the vehicle is in use delivering mail.
Acts 1963, ch. 72, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-931.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-3-109 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 55-3-109
Penalty for violation of sale or use tax provisions
Status: in_force

A violation of §§ 55-3-105 - 55-3-108 is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1953, ch. 103, § 5 (Williams, § 5538.139e); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-309; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
A violation of §§ 55-3-105 - 55-3-108 is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1953, ch. 103, § 5 (Williams, § 5538.139e); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-309; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-3-129 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 55-3-129
Reissue of cancelled certificate of title to manufactured home
Status: in_force

If the legal owner of a manufactured home, and the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed, desires a cancelled certificate of title to be reissued, the legal owner shall: (1) Reapply for a new certificate pursuant to this chapter; (2) Provide an abstract of land title showing legal ownership of the manufactured home and real property along with any mortgages recorded upon the real property; (3) For every lienholder listed on the abstract of land title, provide a lien release as to the manufactured home or lienor's statement that such lien is to be recorded on the face of the certificate of title for the manufactured home; and (4) Pay the required fee for the certificate of title for the manufactured home or for each component unit. Acts 2003, ch. 76, § 6.
If the legal owner of a manufactured home, and the real property to which the manufactured home has become affixed, desires a cancelled certificate of title to be reissued, the legal owner shall:
(1) Reapply for a new certificate pursuant to this chapter;
(2) Provide an abstract of land title showing legal ownership of the manufactured home and real property along with any mortgages recorded upon the real property;
(3) For every lienholder listed on the abstract of land title, provide a lien release as to the manufactured home or lienor's statement that such lien is to be recorded on the face of the certificate of title for the manufactured home; and
(4) Pay the required fee for the certificate of title for the manufactured home or for each component unit.
Acts 2003, ch. 76, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-502 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-502
Annual fleet registration
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in lieu of staggered vehicle registration, a company may register its fleet on an annual basis so that the registration of all vehicles in the fleet expires in the same month, that month to be requested by the applicant and approved by the commissioner. The commissioner shall approve an applicant's request for fleet registration if the applicant: (1) Provides an application containing information necessary for qualification as a fleet registrant; (2) Provides a list of all vehicles to be included in the fleet; and (3) Pays a one-time filing fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for the applicant. Acts 1993, ch. 150, § 3.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in lieu of staggered vehicle registration, a company may register its fleet on an annual basis so that the registration of all vehicles in the fleet expires in the same month, that month to be requested by the applicant and approved by the commissioner. The commissioner shall approve an applicant's request for fleet registration if the applicant:
(1) Provides an application containing information necessary for qualification as a fleet registrant;
(2) Provides a list of all vehicles to be included in the fleet; and
(3) Pays a one-time filing fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for the applicant.
Acts 1993, ch. 150, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-6-102 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 6 / Section 55-6-102
Fees returnable - Causes
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any application to the department or any county clerk is accompanied by any fee as required by law, and the application is refused or rejected, the fee shall be returned to the applicant. (b) Whenever the department, or any county clerk of the state, through error, collects any fee not required to be paid hereunder, the fee shall be refunded to the person paying the fee upon application made within six (6) months after the date of the payment. (c) Whenever the department declines to issue a certificate of title to any purchaser of a motor vehicle required to be registered hereunder, the applicant may, if the applicant has already applied for and received a registration of the motor vehicle, at any time within five (5) days from receipt of formal notice that the applicant's application for a certificate of title has been rejected, surrender the applicant's certificate of registration and registration plate or plates issued for the motor vehicle to the county clerk from whom they were purchased and be thereby entitled to an immediate refund of all the fees paid by the applicant for the registration of the motor vehicle, except, however, that the applicant shall not be entitled to any part of fees paid to the county clerk by virtue of § 55-4-208 . Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 91 (Williams, § 5538.191); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §59-602; Acts 2007 , ch. 484, § 75.
(a) Whenever any application to the department or any county clerk is accompanied by any fee as required by law, and the application is refused or rejected, the fee shall be returned to the applicant.
(b) Whenever the department, or any county clerk of the state, through error, collects any fee not required to be paid hereunder, the fee shall be refunded to the person paying the fee upon application made within six (6) months after the date of the payment.
(c) Whenever the department declines to issue a certificate of title to any purchaser of a motor vehicle required to be registered hereunder, the applicant may, if the applicant has already applied for and received a registration of the motor vehicle, at any time within five (5) days from receipt of formal notice that the applicant's application for a certificate of title has been rejected, surrender the applicant's certificate of registration and registration plate or plates issued for the motor vehicle to the county clerk from whom they were purchased and be thereby entitled to an immediate refund of all the fees paid by the applicant for the registration of the motor vehicle, except, however, that the applicant shall not be entitled to any part of fees paid to the county clerk by virtue of § 55-4-208 .
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 91 (Williams, § 5538.191); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §59-602; Acts 2007 , ch. 484, § 75.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-388 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-388
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 64, 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 64, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-208 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 55-7-208
Twin trailer trucks
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, twin trailer trucks conforming to § 55-7-201 shall be permitted to operate on the interstate system and other federal-aid highways designated by the commissioner of transportation. Within the limitations as provided in this chapter, any such twin trailer truck may use and must confine itself to the shortest reasonable route to and from the interstate system, other designated highways, and terminals; or in the case of household goods carriers, to and from points of loading and unloading; or, where these twin trailers are manufactured or assembled within the state, from the place of manufacture or assembly, to the highways upon which the truck is permitted to operate by this chapter. Access to facilities in interchange areas adjoining these highways for food, fuel, repairs and rest shall not be denied. (b) The state department, county or municipal agency or department having present authority to designate uses of roads and highways within its jurisdiction has the authority to establish certain reasonable routes over which twin trailer trucks subject to the restrictions in subsection (a) must travel on the highways within the jurisdictional boundaries and control of that county or municipality in the interest of public safety, bearing in mind the need for safe, efficient interstate transportation. The state department, county or municipal agency or department having the authority to designate reasonable routes shall also consider maintenance cost of the routes and safety of the motoring public before designating the routes. Acts 1982, ch. 912, § 2; 1983, ch. 319, § 8; T.C.A., § 55-11-208.
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, twin trailer trucks conforming to § 55-7-201 shall be permitted to operate on the interstate system and other federal-aid highways designated by the commissioner of transportation. Within the limitations as provided in this chapter, any such twin trailer truck may use and must confine itself to the shortest reasonable route to and from the interstate system, other designated highways, and terminals; or in the case of household goods carriers, to and from points of loading and unloading; or, where these twin trailers are manufactured or assembled within the state, from the place of manufacture or assembly, to the highways upon which the truck is permitted to operate by this chapter. Access to facilities in interchange areas adjoining these highways for food, fuel, repairs and rest shall not be denied.
(b) The state department, county or municipal agency or department having present authority to designate uses of roads and highways within its jurisdiction has the authority to establish certain reasonable routes over which twin trailer trucks subject to the restrictions in subsection (a) must travel on the highways within the jurisdictional boundaries and control of that county or municipality in the interest of public safety, bearing in mind the need for safe, efficient interstate transportation. The state department, county or municipal agency or department having the authority to designate reasonable routes shall also consider maintenance cost of the routes and safety of the motoring public before designating the routes.
Acts 1982, ch. 912, § 2; 1983, ch. 319, § 8; T.C.A., § 55-11-208.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-28-108 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 28 / Section 55-28-108
Failure to indemnify and hold harmless
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the terms of any manufacturer/dealer agreement, it is a violation of this chapter for: (1) A warrantor to fail to indemnify and hold harmless its dealer against any losses or damages to the extent that the losses or damages are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the warrantor. A new recreational vehicle dealer shall not be denied indemnification for failing to discover, disclose, or remedy a defect in the design or manufacturing of a new recreational vehicle. A new recreational vehicle dealer may be denied indemnification if the new recreational vehicle dealer fails to remedy a known and announced defect in accordance with the written instructions of a warrantor for whom the new recreational vehicle dealer is obligated to perform warranty service. A new recreational vehicle dealer shall provide to a warrantor a copy of any pending lawsuit in which allegations are made that are covered by this subdivision (1) within ten (10) days after receiving such suit. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, this subdivision (1) shall continue to apply even after the new recreational vehicle is titled; or (2) A dealer to fail to indemnify and hold harmless its warrantor against any losses or damages to the extent that the losses or damages are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the dealer. A warrantor shall provide to a new recreational vehicle dealer a copy of any pending lawsuit or similar proceeding in which allegations are made that come within this subdivision (2) within ten (10) days after receiving such suit. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, this subdivision (2) shall continue to apply even after the new recreational vehicle is titled. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 11, eff. 7/1/2017.
Notwithstanding the terms of any manufacturer/dealer agreement, it is a violation of this chapter for:
(1) A warrantor to fail to indemnify and hold harmless its dealer against any losses or damages to the extent that the losses or damages are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the warrantor. A new recreational vehicle dealer shall not be denied indemnification for failing to discover, disclose, or remedy a defect in the design or manufacturing of a new recreational vehicle. A new recreational vehicle dealer may be denied indemnification if the new recreational vehicle dealer fails to remedy a known and announced defect in accordance with the written instructions of a warrantor for whom the new recreational vehicle dealer is obligated to perform warranty service. A new recreational vehicle dealer shall provide to a warrantor a copy of any pending lawsuit in which allegations are made that are covered by this subdivision (1) within ten (10) days after receiving such suit. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, this subdivision (1) shall continue to apply even after the new recreational vehicle is titled; or
(2) A dealer to fail to indemnify and hold harmless its warrantor against any losses or damages to the extent that the losses or damages are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the dealer. A warrantor shall provide to a new recreational vehicle dealer a copy of any pending lawsuit or similar proceeding in which allegations are made that come within this subdivision (2) within ten (10) days after receiving such suit. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, this subdivision (2) shall continue to apply even after the new recreational vehicle is titled.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 11, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-21-102 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 55-21-102
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of revenue; (2) "Department" means the department of revenue; (3) (A) "Disabled driver" is one who is disabled by paraplegia, amputation of leg, foot or both hands, or is disabled by loss of use of a leg, foot or both hands, or other condition, certified to by a physician duly licensed to practice medicine, resulting in an equal degree of disability (specifying the particular condition) so as not to be able to get about without great difficulty, including impairments that, regardless of cause or manifestation, require the use of a wheelchair or cause the person to be so ambulatorily disabled that the person cannot walk two hundred feet (200') without stopping to rest and includes, but is not limited to, those persons using braces or crutches and those with pulmonary or cardiac ills who may be semiambulatory; (B) "Disabled driver" also includes the owner of a motor vehicle with vision of not less than 20/200 with correcting glasses in both functioning eyes; (C) "Disabled driver" also includes the owner of a motor vehicle who is so ambulatorily disabled that the person cannot walk two hundred feet (200') without stopping to rest and who is seeking treatment and/or healing solely by prayer through spiritual means in the practice of religion in accordance with the creeds or tenets of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. The condition shall be certified by a Christian Science practitioner listed in The Christian Science Journal as resulting in a degree of disability so that the person is not able to get about without great difficulty; (4) "Disabled passenger" is a person who meets the requirements for disabled drivers established in subdivisions (3)(A)-(C); and (5) "Disabled veteran" means a disabled driver who is a former member of the United States armed forces or a former or current member of a reserve or Tennessee national guard unit who was called into active military service of the United States, as defined in § 58-1-102 . Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 555,s 1, eff. 3/11/2024. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 720, s 1, eff. 4/16/2014. Acts 1975, ch. 163, § 2; T.C.A., § 59-2202; Acts 1981, ch. 101, § 1; 1987, ch. 202, § 1; 1994, ch. 634, § 1; 1995, ch. 217, § 1; 2004, ch. 666, §§ 1, 2; 2007 , ch. 484, § 95; 2008 , ch. 777, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of revenue;
(2) "Department" means the department of revenue;
(3) (A) "Disabled driver" is one who is disabled by paraplegia, amputation of leg, foot or both hands, or is disabled by loss of use of a leg, foot or both hands, or other condition, certified to by a physician duly licensed to practice medicine, resulting in an equal degree of disability (specifying the particular condition) so as not to be able to get about without great difficulty, including impairments that, regardless of cause or manifestation, require the use of a wheelchair or cause the person to be so ambulatorily disabled that the person cannot walk two hundred feet (200') without stopping to rest and includes, but is not limited to, those persons using braces or crutches and those with pulmonary or cardiac ills who may be semiambulatory; (B) "Disabled driver" also includes the owner of a motor vehicle with vision of not less than 20/200 with correcting glasses in both functioning eyes; (C) "Disabled driver" also includes the owner of a motor vehicle who is so ambulatorily disabled that the person cannot walk two hundred feet (200') without stopping to rest and who is seeking treatment and/or healing solely by prayer through spiritual means in the practice of religion in accordance with the creeds or tenets of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. The condition shall be certified by a Christian Science practitioner listed in The Christian Science Journal as resulting in a degree of disability so that the person is not able to get about without great difficulty;
(A) "Disabled driver" is one who is disabled by paraplegia, amputation of leg, foot or both hands, or is disabled by loss of use of a leg, foot or both hands, or other condition, certified to by a physician duly licensed to practice medicine, resulting in an equal degree of disability (specifying the particular condition) so as not to be able to get about without great difficulty, including impairments that, regardless of cause or manifestation, require the use of a wheelchair or cause the person to be so ambulatorily disabled that the person cannot walk two hundred feet (200') without stopping to rest and includes, but is not limited to, those persons using braces or crutches and those with pulmonary or cardiac ills who may be semiambulatory;
(B) "Disabled driver" also includes the owner of a motor vehicle with vision of not less than 20/200 with correcting glasses in both functioning eyes;
(C) "Disabled driver" also includes the owner of a motor vehicle who is so ambulatorily disabled that the person cannot walk two hundred feet (200') without stopping to rest and who is seeking treatment and/or healing solely by prayer through spiritual means in the practice of religion in accordance with the creeds or tenets of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. The condition shall be certified by a Christian Science practitioner listed in The Christian Science Journal as resulting in a degree of disability so that the person is not able to get about without great difficulty;
(4) "Disabled passenger" is a person who meets the requirements for disabled drivers established in subdivisions (3)(A)-(C); and
(5) "Disabled veteran" means a disabled driver who is a former member of the United States armed forces or a former or current member of a reserve or Tennessee national guard unit who was called into active military service of the United States, as defined in § 58-1-102 .
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 555,s 1, eff. 3/11/2024.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 720, s 1, eff. 4/16/2014.
Acts 1975, ch. 163, § 2; T.C.A., § 59-2202; Acts 1981, ch. 101, § 1; 1987, ch. 202, § 1; 1994, ch. 634, § 1; 1995, ch. 217, § 1; 2004, ch. 666, §§ 1, 2; 2007 , ch. 484, § 95; 2008 , ch. 777, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-12-207 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 12 / Section 55-12-207
Requirements for automobile liability insurer not utilizing the IICMVA model
Status: in_force

(a) If an automobile liability insurer chooses not to utilize the IICMVA model, the automobile liability insurer shall provide to the department of revenue, or its designated agent, a full book of business by the seventh day of each calendar month. (b) (1) Subsection (a) does not apply if the policy covers a motor vehicle that is registered as a vehicle of a political subdivision or of this state, or as a vehicle registered pursuant to § 55-4-122 or § 55-4-502 . (2) Subsection (a) does not preclude an automobile liability insurer from more frequent reporting. (c) (1) The full book of business provided pursuant to subsection (a) shall include: (A) The vehicle identification number of each insured motor vehicle; and (B) The automobile liability insurer's NAIC code, policy number, and effective date of each policy. (2) Each automobile liability insurer that chooses not to utilize the IICMVA model pursuant to subsection (a) shall transmit the information described in this subsection (c) by either electronic means or by another means of transmission acceptable to the department of revenue or its designated agent. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 511,s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.
(a) If an automobile liability insurer chooses not to utilize the IICMVA model, the automobile liability insurer shall provide to the department of revenue, or its designated agent, a full book of business by the seventh day of each calendar month.
(b) (1) Subsection (a) does not apply if the policy covers a motor vehicle that is registered as a vehicle of a political subdivision or of this state, or as a vehicle registered pursuant to § 55-4-122 or § 55-4-502 . (2) Subsection (a) does not preclude an automobile liability insurer from more frequent reporting.
(1) Subsection (a) does not apply if the policy covers a motor vehicle that is registered as a vehicle of a political subdivision or of this state, or as a vehicle registered pursuant to § 55-4-122 or § 55-4-502 .
(2) Subsection (a) does not preclude an automobile liability insurer from more frequent reporting.
(c) (1) The full book of business provided pursuant to subsection (a) shall include: (A) The vehicle identification number of each insured motor vehicle; and (B) The automobile liability insurer's NAIC code, policy number, and effective date of each policy. (2) Each automobile liability insurer that chooses not to utilize the IICMVA model pursuant to subsection (a) shall transmit the information described in this subsection (c) by either electronic means or by another means of transmission acceptable to the department of revenue or its designated agent.
(1) The full book of business provided pursuant to subsection (a) shall include: (A) The vehicle identification number of each insured motor vehicle; and (B) The automobile liability insurer's NAIC code, policy number, and effective date of each policy.
(A) The vehicle identification number of each insured motor vehicle; and
(B) The automobile liability insurer's NAIC code, policy number, and effective date of each policy.
(2) Each automobile liability insurer that chooses not to utilize the IICMVA model pursuant to subsection (a) shall transmit the information described in this subsection (c) by either electronic means or by another means of transmission acceptable to the department of revenue or its designated agent.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 511,s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.