Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-102 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-102
Accidents involving damage to vehicle
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to the scene of the accident as possible or shall return to and in any event remain at the scene of the accident. After all parties have determined and agreed that there is only damage to the vehicles and no suspected injury of any kind to drivers or passengers, all parties shall remain at the scene of the accident until the requirements of § 55-10-103 have been met. The stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. The requirements of this subsection (a) apply to accidents occurring upon highways and the premises of any shopping center, trailer park, or apartment house complex, or any other premises that are generally frequented by the public at large. (b) (1) Any person failing to stop or to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) under those circumstances, in which damage done to vehicles or property not owned or operated by the person charged with a violation of this section does not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or would appear to a reasonable person not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), commits a Class B misdemeanor and may be punished pursuant to § 55-10-301(b) . (2) Any person failing to stop or to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) under those circumstances, in which damage done to vehicles or property not owned or operated by the person charged with a violation of this section exceeds one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or would appear to a reasonable person to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), commits a Class A misdemeanor and in addition thereto may be punished pursuant to § 55-10-101(c) . (3) In addition to the penalties listed in subdivisions (b)(1) and (2), the commissioner of safety shall suspend the driver license or nonresident motor vehicle operating privilege of any person failing to stop or to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) under those circumstances, if the person is also not in compliance with the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Law, compiled in chapter 12, part 1 of this title. Any suspension under this subdivision (b)(3) shall be for a minimum of one (1) year. Notice of the suspension of the driver license shall be sent by United States mail not less than twenty (20) days prior to the effective date of suspension. The notice shall state that the person is entitled to an administrative hearing held by the commissioner of safety, or the commissioner's designee, pursuant to a request under § 55-12-103(a) . A person whose motor vehicle operating privileges have been so suspended may obtain restoration of driving privileges by paying a restoration fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to the commissioner of safety following the expiration of the suspension period. (c) With respect to an ADS-operated vehicle, as defined by § 55-30-102 , the requirements of subsection (a) are satisfied if the motor vehicle's owner, or a person on behalf of the motor vehicle's owner, promptly contacts a law enforcement officer or agency to report the accident and the ADS-operated vehicle remains on the scene of the accident as otherwise required by law. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 555, s 1, eff. 1/1/2019. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 10, eff. 6/6/2017. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 523, s 1, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 79; T.C.A., § 59-1002; Acts 1984, ch. 758, § 2; 1988, ch. 788, § 1; 1989, ch. 263, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to the scene of the accident as possible or shall return to and in any event remain at the scene of the accident. After all parties have determined and agreed that there is only damage to the vehicles and no suspected injury of any kind to drivers or passengers, all parties shall remain at the scene of the accident until the requirements of § 55-10-103 have been met. The stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. The requirements of this subsection (a) apply to accidents occurring upon highways and the premises of any shopping center, trailer park, or apartment house complex, or any other premises that are generally frequented by the public at large.
(b) (1) Any person failing to stop or to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) under those circumstances, in which damage done to vehicles or property not owned or operated by the person charged with a violation of this section does not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or would appear to a reasonable person not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), commits a Class B misdemeanor and may be punished pursuant to § 55-10-301(b) . (2) Any person failing to stop or to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) under those circumstances, in which damage done to vehicles or property not owned or operated by the person charged with a violation of this section exceeds one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or would appear to a reasonable person to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), commits a Class A misdemeanor and in addition thereto may be punished pursuant to § 55-10-101(c) . (3) In addition to the penalties listed in subdivisions (b)(1) and (2), the commissioner of safety shall suspend the driver license or nonresident motor vehicle operating privilege of any person failing to stop or to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) under those circumstances, if the person is also not in compliance with the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Law, compiled in chapter 12, part 1 of this title. Any suspension under this subdivision (b)(3) shall be for a minimum of one (1) year. Notice of the suspension of the driver license shall be sent by United States mail not less than twenty (20) days prior to the effective date of suspension. The notice shall state that the person is entitled to an administrative hearing held by the commissioner of safety, or the commissioner's designee, pursuant to a request under § 55-12-103(a) . A person whose motor vehicle operating privileges have been so suspended may obtain restoration of driving privileges by paying a restoration fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to the commissioner of safety following the expiration of the suspension period.
(1) Any person failing to stop or to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) under those circumstances, in which damage done to vehicles or property not owned or operated by the person charged with a violation of this section does not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or would appear to a reasonable person not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), commits a Class B misdemeanor and may be punished pursuant to § 55-10-301(b) .
(2) Any person failing to stop or to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) under those circumstances, in which damage done to vehicles or property not owned or operated by the person charged with a violation of this section exceeds one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or would appear to a reasonable person to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), commits a Class A misdemeanor and in addition thereto may be punished pursuant to § 55-10-101(c) .
(3) In addition to the penalties listed in subdivisions (b)(1) and (2), the commissioner of safety shall suspend the driver license or nonresident motor vehicle operating privilege of any person failing to stop or to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) under those circumstances, if the person is also not in compliance with the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Law, compiled in chapter 12, part 1 of this title. Any suspension under this subdivision (b)(3) shall be for a minimum of one (1) year. Notice of the suspension of the driver license shall be sent by United States mail not less than twenty (20) days prior to the effective date of suspension. The notice shall state that the person is entitled to an administrative hearing held by the commissioner of safety, or the commissioner's designee, pursuant to a request under § 55-12-103(a) . A person whose motor vehicle operating privileges have been so suspended may obtain restoration of driving privileges by paying a restoration fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to the commissioner of safety following the expiration of the suspension period.
(c) With respect to an ADS-operated vehicle, as defined by § 55-30-102 , the requirements of subsection (a) are satisfied if the motor vehicle's owner, or a person on behalf of the motor vehicle's owner, promptly contacts a law enforcement officer or agency to report the accident and the ADS-operated vehicle remains on the scene of the accident as otherwise required by law.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 555, s 1, eff. 1/1/2019.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 10, eff. 6/6/2017.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 523, s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 79; T.C.A., § 59-1002; Acts 1984, ch. 758, § 2; 1988, ch. 788, § 1; 1989, ch. 263, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-357 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-357
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-272 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-272
Paratrooper
Status: in_force

(a) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, who is an active member or retired or honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces, and who, as part of the member or veteran's military duty, has been trained to jump from flying aircraft, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and upon paying the regular fee applicable to the vehicle and the fee prescribed by § 55-4-204(c) , shall be issued a paratrooper license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (b) The application for such plate shall be accompanied by the following: (1) (A) A valid military identification card or such other document as the commissioner designates as sufficient proof that the applicant is an active member of the United States armed forces; or (B) (i) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization; (ii) A valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or (iii) A Tennessee driver license that indicates military service in accordance with § 55-50-354 ; and (2) Documentation of satisfactory completion of the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to a military airborne unit or the airborne department of the United States army infantry school, to include: (A) Military orders awarding the parachutist badge authorized by the United States army to the member or veteran; (B) The veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, indicating the awarding of the parachutist badge; or (C) The airborne course diploma issued to the member or veteran by the United States army infantry school. (c) (1) The design of such license plates that are issued pursuant to this section shall be colored red, white, and blue so as to be similar in hue and intensity to the coloration of the United States flag and shall bear the legend, "U.S. PARATROOPER." (2) The license plates provided for in this section shall feature a likeness of the parachutist badge authorized by the United States army. Acts 2018, ch. 1023, § 25.
(a) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, who is an active member or retired or honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces, and who, as part of the member or veteran's military duty, has been trained to jump from flying aircraft, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and upon paying the regular fee applicable to the vehicle and the fee prescribed by § 55-4-204(c) , shall be issued a paratrooper license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(b) The application for such plate shall be accompanied by the following: (1) (A) A valid military identification card or such other document as the commissioner designates as sufficient proof that the applicant is an active member of the United States armed forces; or (B) (i) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization; (ii) A valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or (iii) A Tennessee driver license that indicates military service in accordance with § 55-50-354 ; and (2) Documentation of satisfactory completion of the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to a military airborne unit or the airborne department of the United States army infantry school, to include: (A) Military orders awarding the parachutist badge authorized by the United States army to the member or veteran; (B) The veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, indicating the awarding of the parachutist badge; or (C) The airborne course diploma issued to the member or veteran by the United States army infantry school.
(1) (A) A valid military identification card or such other document as the commissioner designates as sufficient proof that the applicant is an active member of the United States armed forces; or (B) (i) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization; (ii) A valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or (iii) A Tennessee driver license that indicates military service in accordance with § 55-50-354 ; and
(A) A valid military identification card or such other document as the commissioner designates as sufficient proof that the applicant is an active member of the United States armed forces; or
(B) (i) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization; (ii) A valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or (iii) A Tennessee driver license that indicates military service in accordance with § 55-50-354 ; and
(i) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization;
(ii) A valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or
(iii) A Tennessee driver license that indicates military service in accordance with § 55-50-354 ; and
(2) Documentation of satisfactory completion of the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to a military airborne unit or the airborne department of the United States army infantry school, to include: (A) Military orders awarding the parachutist badge authorized by the United States army to the member or veteran; (B) The veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, indicating the awarding of the parachutist badge; or (C) The airborne course diploma issued to the member or veteran by the United States army infantry school.
(A) Military orders awarding the parachutist badge authorized by the United States army to the member or veteran;
(B) The veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, indicating the awarding of the parachutist badge; or
(C) The airborne course diploma issued to the member or veteran by the United States army infantry school.
(c) (1) The design of such license plates that are issued pursuant to this section shall be colored red, white, and blue so as to be similar in hue and intensity to the coloration of the United States flag and shall bear the legend, "U.S. PARATROOPER." (2) The license plates provided for in this section shall feature a likeness of the parachutist badge authorized by the United States army.
(1) The design of such license plates that are issued pursuant to this section shall be colored red, white, and blue so as to be similar in hue and intensity to the coloration of the United States flag and shall bear the legend, "U.S. PARATROOPER."
(2) The license plates provided for in this section shall feature a likeness of the parachutist badge authorized by the United States army.
Acts 2018, ch. 1023, § 25.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-21-304 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 55-21-304
Commissioner's authority to adopt policies and procedures - Authority to promulgate rules
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner is authorized to adopt policies and procedures as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this part. (b) The commissioner of revenue is authorized to promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, necessary to carry out this part. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55, s 1, eff. 1/1/2022.
(a) The commissioner is authorized to adopt policies and procedures as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this part.
(b) The commissioner of revenue is authorized to promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, necessary to carry out this part.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55, s 1, eff. 1/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-324 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-324
Disposition of fees - Motorcycle license or permit examination fee
Status: in_force

(a) From the proceeds of the first eight dollars ($8.00) of the operator's license (Class D) fee and the first twelve dollars ($12.00) of chauffeur's license (Classes A, B, and C) fee authorized by § 55-50-323 , in an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000) shall, on July 1 of each year, be transferred from the fees collected the prior year to the general fund and be earmarked for personal services and employee benefits in the department's budget, and the funds transferred shall be used solely for the purpose of funding longevity pay increases for highway patrol officers, such increases to be authorized by the general assembly. (b) Any funds realized through the two-dollar increase in operator's (Class D) and chauffeur's (Classes A, B, and C) license fees effective July 1, 1977, whether in the 1977-1978 fiscal year or in any fiscal year thereafter, shall be used exclusively by the department, and whatever portion of the amount is necessary to fund an interstate and defense highway emergency service program shall be used for that purpose. Any portion not used for an interstate and defense highway emergency service program shall be used to fund the highway patrol longevity pay plan to the extent necessary and for the purchase of highway patrol vehicles. (c) Of the fees charged for the photo licenses provided for in this part, one dollar ($1.00) shall be allocated for the payment of the police pay supplement provided in § 38-8-111 . (d) All applicants for a motorcycle operator's license or motorcycle operator's learner's permit shall pay to the department a one-dollar fee before taking the license examination. This fee shall be collected by the person conducting the examination and shall be nonrefundable. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the one-dollar application fee imposed by this subsection (d) shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the motorcycle rider safety fund. An applicant who passes the examination additionally shall pay the license fee as provided in § 55-50-323 as a part of the application. 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 , 55-7-324.
(a) From the proceeds of the first eight dollars ($8.00) of the operator's license (Class D) fee and the first twelve dollars ($12.00) of chauffeur's license (Classes A, B, and C) fee authorized by § 55-50-323 , in an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000) shall, on July 1 of each year, be transferred from the fees collected the prior year to the general fund and be earmarked for personal services and employee benefits in the department's budget, and the funds transferred shall be used solely for the purpose of funding longevity pay increases for highway patrol officers, such increases to be authorized by the general assembly.
(b) Any funds realized through the two-dollar increase in operator's (Class D) and chauffeur's (Classes A, B, and C) license fees effective July 1, 1977, whether in the 1977-1978 fiscal year or in any fiscal year thereafter, shall be used exclusively by the department, and whatever portion of the amount is necessary to fund an interstate and defense highway emergency service program shall be used for that purpose. Any portion not used for an interstate and defense highway emergency service program shall be used to fund the highway patrol longevity pay plan to the extent necessary and for the purchase of highway patrol vehicles.
(c) Of the fees charged for the photo licenses provided for in this part, one dollar ($1.00) shall be allocated for the payment of the police pay supplement provided in § 38-8-111 .
(d) All applicants for a motorcycle operator's license or motorcycle operator's learner's permit shall pay to the department a one-dollar fee before taking the license examination. This fee shall be collected by the person conducting the examination and shall be nonrefundable. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the one-dollar application fee imposed by this subsection (d) shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the motorcycle rider safety fund. An applicant who passes the examination additionally shall pay the license fee as provided in § 55-50-323 as a part of the application.
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 , 55-7-324.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-120 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-120
Limited exemption of nonresident owners from registration - Registration required when transporting for hire
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) A nonresident owner of any regularly licensed passenger motor vehicle not operated for hire registered in any state or territory of the United States, Canada or Mexico may have the privilege of operating upon the public roads of this state for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days, plus such additional period of time as a resident of Tennessee would be permitted to operate passenger vehicles not for hire over the highways of the state of the nonresident. (B) In the event the commissioner finds that another state has failed to extend the benefits of reciprocity to a resident of this state for a period of more than thirty (30) days, the commissioner is authorized to deny the privileges of reciprocity to vehicles registered in the other state for any period of time in excess of thirty (30) days. (C) An owner or operator who operates in this state shall not be entitled to reciprocity for a period in excess of thirty (30) days; provided, that any personnel of the army, navy, marine corps or air force stationed in this state, whose motor vehicle is properly registered in that person's state of domicile, will not be required to reregister the vehicle in this state. (D) A nonresident owner of a foreign licensed private passenger automobile, or a pickup or panel truck, who operates the vehicle in this state solely as a means of transportation to and from a place of temporary employment shall be permitted to operate it without titling and paying registration fees and taxes in this state to the same extent as a resident of Tennessee, under similar circumstances, would be permitted to operate a like vehicle over the highways of the state of the residence of the nonresident pursuant to a reciprocity agreement. (2) A nonresident owner of any regular licensed or unlicensed mobile home or house trailer may have the privilege of occupying the mobile home or house trailer and traveling upon the public roads of this state for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days without the necessity of having to register the mobile home or house trailer in this state. If any such person remains in the state for any period of time in excess of sixty (60) consecutive days, the person will be required to register the mobile home or house trailer in the state. (b) A nonresident owner, having a valid foreign certificate of title and/or certificate of registration for a foreign vehicle, which is operated within this state for the transportation of persons or property for compensation, or for the transportation of merchandise, shall register and obtain a Tennessee certificate of registration for the vehicle and pay the same fees as are required with reference to like vehicles owned by residents of this state, but shall not be required to surrender the foreign certificate of title, certificate of registration, or registration plate or plates, except during the pendency of the application, for a Tennessee certificate of registration, if the vehicle is to continue to remain registered in a foreign state as well as in this state; provided, that the nonresident owner of a foreign vehicle operated within the state for the transportation of persons or property for compensation or for the transportation of merchandise shall be permitted to operate the vehicle over the highways of this state without obtaining a certificate of registration or registration plate or plates or paying registration fees, to the same extent and for the same period of time as a resident of this state under similar circumstances would be permitted to operate a vehicle over the highways of the state of the residence of the nonresident by reciprocity agreement. (c) (1) Every nonresident, including any foreign corporation carrying on business within this state and owning and regularly operating in such business any motor vehicle, within this state, shall be required to register and procure a Tennessee certificate of registration and registration plate or plates for each such vehicle and pay the same fees therefor as are required with reference to like vehicles owned by residents of this state. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect, change or restrict the authority of the commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states in accordance with § 55-4-121 . Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 58 (Williams, § 5538.158); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 11; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; Acts 1963, ch. 143, § 9; 1972, ch. 535, § 2; 1976, ch. 817, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-435; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 111.
(a) (1) (A) A nonresident owner of any regularly licensed passenger motor vehicle not operated for hire registered in any state or territory of the United States, Canada or Mexico may have the privilege of operating upon the public roads of this state for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days, plus such additional period of time as a resident of Tennessee would be permitted to operate passenger vehicles not for hire over the highways of the state of the nonresident. (B) In the event the commissioner finds that another state has failed to extend the benefits of reciprocity to a resident of this state for a period of more than thirty (30) days, the commissioner is authorized to deny the privileges of reciprocity to vehicles registered in the other state for any period of time in excess of thirty (30) days. (C) An owner or operator who operates in this state shall not be entitled to reciprocity for a period in excess of thirty (30) days; provided, that any personnel of the army, navy, marine corps or air force stationed in this state, whose motor vehicle is properly registered in that person's state of domicile, will not be required to reregister the vehicle in this state. (D) A nonresident owner of a foreign licensed private passenger automobile, or a pickup or panel truck, who operates the vehicle in this state solely as a means of transportation to and from a place of temporary employment shall be permitted to operate it without titling and paying registration fees and taxes in this state to the same extent as a resident of Tennessee, under similar circumstances, would be permitted to operate a like vehicle over the highways of the state of the residence of the nonresident pursuant to a reciprocity agreement. (2) A nonresident owner of any regular licensed or unlicensed mobile home or house trailer may have the privilege of occupying the mobile home or house trailer and traveling upon the public roads of this state for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days without the necessity of having to register the mobile home or house trailer in this state. If any such person remains in the state for any period of time in excess of sixty (60) consecutive days, the person will be required to register the mobile home or house trailer in the state.
(1) (A) A nonresident owner of any regularly licensed passenger motor vehicle not operated for hire registered in any state or territory of the United States, Canada or Mexico may have the privilege of operating upon the public roads of this state for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days, plus such additional period of time as a resident of Tennessee would be permitted to operate passenger vehicles not for hire over the highways of the state of the nonresident. (B) In the event the commissioner finds that another state has failed to extend the benefits of reciprocity to a resident of this state for a period of more than thirty (30) days, the commissioner is authorized to deny the privileges of reciprocity to vehicles registered in the other state for any period of time in excess of thirty (30) days. (C) An owner or operator who operates in this state shall not be entitled to reciprocity for a period in excess of thirty (30) days; provided, that any personnel of the army, navy, marine corps or air force stationed in this state, whose motor vehicle is properly registered in that person's state of domicile, will not be required to reregister the vehicle in this state. (D) A nonresident owner of a foreign licensed private passenger automobile, or a pickup or panel truck, who operates the vehicle in this state solely as a means of transportation to and from a place of temporary employment shall be permitted to operate it without titling and paying registration fees and taxes in this state to the same extent as a resident of Tennessee, under similar circumstances, would be permitted to operate a like vehicle over the highways of the state of the residence of the nonresident pursuant to a reciprocity agreement.
(A) A nonresident owner of any regularly licensed passenger motor vehicle not operated for hire registered in any state or territory of the United States, Canada or Mexico may have the privilege of operating upon the public roads of this state for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days, plus such additional period of time as a resident of Tennessee would be permitted to operate passenger vehicles not for hire over the highways of the state of the nonresident.
(B) In the event the commissioner finds that another state has failed to extend the benefits of reciprocity to a resident of this state for a period of more than thirty (30) days, the commissioner is authorized to deny the privileges of reciprocity to vehicles registered in the other state for any period of time in excess of thirty (30) days.
(C) An owner or operator who operates in this state shall not be entitled to reciprocity for a period in excess of thirty (30) days; provided, that any personnel of the army, navy, marine corps or air force stationed in this state, whose motor vehicle is properly registered in that person's state of domicile, will not be required to reregister the vehicle in this state.
(D) A nonresident owner of a foreign licensed private passenger automobile, or a pickup or panel truck, who operates the vehicle in this state solely as a means of transportation to and from a place of temporary employment shall be permitted to operate it without titling and paying registration fees and taxes in this state to the same extent as a resident of Tennessee, under similar circumstances, would be permitted to operate a like vehicle over the highways of the state of the residence of the nonresident pursuant to a reciprocity agreement.
(2) A nonresident owner of any regular licensed or unlicensed mobile home or house trailer may have the privilege of occupying the mobile home or house trailer and traveling upon the public roads of this state for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days without the necessity of having to register the mobile home or house trailer in this state. If any such person remains in the state for any period of time in excess of sixty (60) consecutive days, the person will be required to register the mobile home or house trailer in the state.
(b) A nonresident owner, having a valid foreign certificate of title and/or certificate of registration for a foreign vehicle, which is operated within this state for the transportation of persons or property for compensation, or for the transportation of merchandise, shall register and obtain a Tennessee certificate of registration for the vehicle and pay the same fees as are required with reference to like vehicles owned by residents of this state, but shall not be required to surrender the foreign certificate of title, certificate of registration, or registration plate or plates, except during the pendency of the application, for a Tennessee certificate of registration, if the vehicle is to continue to remain registered in a foreign state as well as in this state; provided, that the nonresident owner of a foreign vehicle operated within the state for the transportation of persons or property for compensation or for the transportation of merchandise shall be permitted to operate the vehicle over the highways of this state without obtaining a certificate of registration or registration plate or plates or paying registration fees, to the same extent and for the same period of time as a resident of this state under similar circumstances would be permitted to operate a vehicle over the highways of the state of the residence of the nonresident by reciprocity agreement.
(c) (1) Every nonresident, including any foreign corporation carrying on business within this state and owning and regularly operating in such business any motor vehicle, within this state, shall be required to register and procure a Tennessee certificate of registration and registration plate or plates for each such vehicle and pay the same fees therefor as are required with reference to like vehicles owned by residents of this state. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect, change or restrict the authority of the commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states in accordance with § 55-4-121 .
(1) Every nonresident, including any foreign corporation carrying on business within this state and owning and regularly operating in such business any motor vehicle, within this state, shall be required to register and procure a Tennessee certificate of registration and registration plate or plates for each such vehicle and pay the same fees therefor as are required with reference to like vehicles owned by residents of this state.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect, change or restrict the authority of the commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states in accordance with § 55-4-121 .
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 58 (Williams, § 5538.158); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 11; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; Acts 1963, ch. 143, § 9; 1972, ch. 535, § 2; 1976, ch. 817, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-435; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 111.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-202 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-202
Mufflers - Muffler cutouts prohibited - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for a person to drive a motor vehicle on a road, street, or highway if the motor vehicle is not equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation. A motor vehicle's muffler is deemed to be not in good working order or in constant operation if the motor vehicle produces excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke. (b) It is unlawful to use a "muffler cutout" on any motor vehicle upon any road, street or highway. (c) This section does not apply to farm tractors or implements of husbandry, as those terms are defined in § 55-8-101 . (d) For purposes of this section, "excessive or unusual noise" includes motor noise emitted by a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, that is noticeably louder than similar vehicles in the environment and a sound pressure level in excess of ninety-five decibels (95 dB). (e) It is a defense to prosecution regarding excessive or unusual noise if the person provides satisfactory evidence that the vehicle's muffler does not emit noise in excess of ninety-five decibels (95 dB) as measured in accordance with applicable standards and specifications outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers. (f) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 164, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 164, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1931, ch. 82, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 2700.15 (Williams, § 2694); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-902; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) It is unlawful for a person to drive a motor vehicle on a road, street, or highway if the motor vehicle is not equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation. A motor vehicle's muffler is deemed to be not in good working order or in constant operation if the motor vehicle produces excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke.
(b) It is unlawful to use a "muffler cutout" on any motor vehicle upon any road, street or highway.
(c) This section does not apply to farm tractors or implements of husbandry, as those terms are defined in § 55-8-101 .
(d) For purposes of this section, "excessive or unusual noise" includes motor noise emitted by a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, that is noticeably louder than similar vehicles in the environment and a sound pressure level in excess of ninety-five decibels (95 dB).
(e) It is a defense to prosecution regarding excessive or unusual noise if the person provides satisfactory evidence that the vehicle's muffler does not emit noise in excess of ninety-five decibels (95 dB) as measured in accordance with applicable standards and specifications outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers.
(f) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 164, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 164, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1931, ch. 82, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 2700.15 (Williams, § 2694); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-902; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-52-202 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 52 / Section 55-52-202
Penalty for operation of off-highway motor vehicles by minors - Defenses
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, subject only to imposition of a fine, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) and court costs, not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00), including, but not limited to, any statutory fees of officers. No state or local litigation taxes shall be applicable to a case prosecuted under this section. (b) (1) Upon commission of the first offense, it shall be a defense that the accused has since the date of the commission of the offense purchased or provided an appropriate helmet for the person under eighteen (18) years of age to wear while the person is operating or is a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle and the parent or legal guardian intends to have the person use, or causes the person to use, or intends to cause the person to use the helmet as the law requires. (2) On or before the court date indicated on the citation issued pursuant to subsection (d), if the parent or legal guardian presents the information contained in subdivision (b)(1) to the court and if the court is satisfied that the parent or legal guardian is serious about complying with the law, the charge against the parent or legal guardian may be dismissed. No court costs shall be assessed against a parent or legal guardian if the charge is dismissed pursuant to this subsection (b). (c) In no event shall failure to wear an appropriate helmet for off-highway vehicles be admissible as evidence in a trial of any civil action. (d) (1) If a law enforcement officer observes a person under eighteen (18) years of age operating or being a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle where no person eighteen (18) years of age or older is either the operator or passenger, the law enforcement officer shall obtain the name and address of the parent or legal guardian of the person from the operator of the off-highway motor vehicle for the purpose of issuing and mailing a citation in lieu of arrest pursuant to § 55-10-207 to the parent or legal guardian. It is a violation of § 39-16-502 for the person to knowingly give false information to the law enforcement officer. (2) If a law enforcement officer observes a person under eighteen (18) years of age as a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle where the operator is eighteen (18) years of age or older, the law enforcement officer shall issue a citation in lieu of arrest pursuant to § 55-10-207 to the operator if the operator is the parent or legal guardian of the passenger. If the operator is not the parent or legal guardian, the law enforcement officer shall obtain the name and address of the parent from the operator for the purpose of issuing and mailing a citation in lieu of arrest pursuant to § 55-10-207 to the parent or legal guardian. It is a violation of § 39-16-502 for the person to knowingly give false information to the law enforcement officer. (e) Any incorporated municipality may enact an ordinance that mirrors, substantially duplicates, or incorporates by cross-reference the language of § 55-52-201 and this section. Acts 2007 , ch. 481, § 3.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, subject only to imposition of a fine, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) and court costs, not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00), including, but not limited to, any statutory fees of officers. No state or local litigation taxes shall be applicable to a case prosecuted under this section.
(b) (1) Upon commission of the first offense, it shall be a defense that the accused has since the date of the commission of the offense purchased or provided an appropriate helmet for the person under eighteen (18) years of age to wear while the person is operating or is a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle and the parent or legal guardian intends to have the person use, or causes the person to use, or intends to cause the person to use the helmet as the law requires. (2) On or before the court date indicated on the citation issued pursuant to subsection (d), if the parent or legal guardian presents the information contained in subdivision (b)(1) to the court and if the court is satisfied that the parent or legal guardian is serious about complying with the law, the charge against the parent or legal guardian may be dismissed. No court costs shall be assessed against a parent or legal guardian if the charge is dismissed pursuant to this subsection (b).
(1) Upon commission of the first offense, it shall be a defense that the accused has since the date of the commission of the offense purchased or provided an appropriate helmet for the person under eighteen (18) years of age to wear while the person is operating or is a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle and the parent or legal guardian intends to have the person use, or causes the person to use, or intends to cause the person to use the helmet as the law requires.
(2) On or before the court date indicated on the citation issued pursuant to subsection (d), if the parent or legal guardian presents the information contained in subdivision (b)(1) to the court and if the court is satisfied that the parent or legal guardian is serious about complying with the law, the charge against the parent or legal guardian may be dismissed. No court costs shall be assessed against a parent or legal guardian if the charge is dismissed pursuant to this subsection (b).
(c) In no event shall failure to wear an appropriate helmet for off-highway vehicles be admissible as evidence in a trial of any civil action.
(d) (1) If a law enforcement officer observes a person under eighteen (18) years of age operating or being a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle where no person eighteen (18) years of age or older is either the operator or passenger, the law enforcement officer shall obtain the name and address of the parent or legal guardian of the person from the operator of the off-highway motor vehicle for the purpose of issuing and mailing a citation in lieu of arrest pursuant to § 55-10-207 to the parent or legal guardian. It is a violation of § 39-16-502 for the person to knowingly give false information to the law enforcement officer. (2) If a law enforcement officer observes a person under eighteen (18) years of age as a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle where the operator is eighteen (18) years of age or older, the law enforcement officer shall issue a citation in lieu of arrest pursuant to § 55-10-207 to the operator if the operator is the parent or legal guardian of the passenger. If the operator is not the parent or legal guardian, the law enforcement officer shall obtain the name and address of the parent from the operator for the purpose of issuing and mailing a citation in lieu of arrest pursuant to § 55-10-207 to the parent or legal guardian. It is a violation of § 39-16-502 for the person to knowingly give false information to the law enforcement officer.
(1) If a law enforcement officer observes a person under eighteen (18) years of age operating or being a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle where no person eighteen (18) years of age or older is either the operator or passenger, the law enforcement officer shall obtain the name and address of the parent or legal guardian of the person from the operator of the off-highway motor vehicle for the purpose of issuing and mailing a citation in lieu of arrest pursuant to § 55-10-207 to the parent or legal guardian. It is a violation of § 39-16-502 for the person to knowingly give false information to the law enforcement officer.
(2) If a law enforcement officer observes a person under eighteen (18) years of age as a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle where the operator is eighteen (18) years of age or older, the law enforcement officer shall issue a citation in lieu of arrest pursuant to § 55-10-207 to the operator if the operator is the parent or legal guardian of the passenger. If the operator is not the parent or legal guardian, the law enforcement officer shall obtain the name and address of the parent from the operator for the purpose of issuing and mailing a citation in lieu of arrest pursuant to § 55-10-207 to the parent or legal guardian. It is a violation of § 39-16-502 for the person to knowingly give false information to the law enforcement officer.
(e) Any incorporated municipality may enact an ordinance that mirrors, substantially duplicates, or incorporates by cross-reference the language of § 55-52-201 and this section.
Acts 2007 , ch. 481, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-702 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-702
Off-highway vehicle temporary permit
Status: in_force

(a) An owner or lessee of a Class I or Class II off-highway vehicle, as defined in § 55-8-101 , who is a not a resident of this state, upon complying with rules promulgated by the department and paying both a four-dollar fee and a fee equal to the cost of designing and manufacturing the permit, shall be issued an off-highway vehicle temporary permit authorized for the off-highway vehicles enumerated in § 55-4-210(f)(1) ; provided, however, that in the event the temporary permit is issued through the offices of the county clerks of the state or a vendor selected by the department an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be imposed and retained by the clerks or by the vendor as compensation for services. (b) The four-dollar fee imposed by subsection (a) shall be apportioned in the same manner as provided in § 55-4-701(b) . Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 790,s 8, eff. 1/1/2017.
(a) An owner or lessee of a Class I or Class II off-highway vehicle, as defined in § 55-8-101 , who is a not a resident of this state, upon complying with rules promulgated by the department and paying both a four-dollar fee and a fee equal to the cost of designing and manufacturing the permit, shall be issued an off-highway vehicle temporary permit authorized for the off-highway vehicles enumerated in § 55-4-210(f)(1) ; provided, however, that in the event the temporary permit is issued through the offices of the county clerks of the state or a vendor selected by the department an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be imposed and retained by the clerks or by the vendor as compensation for services.
(b) The four-dollar fee imposed by subsection (a) shall be apportioned in the same manner as provided in § 55-4-701(b) .
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 790,s 8, eff. 1/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-20-302 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 20 / Section 55-20-302
Part definitions
Status: in_force

For purposes of this part: (1) "Emergency medical responder" means an emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician-paramedic, paramedic, other emergency medical services provider, physician or nurse on the scene or accompanying or attending a patient in an ambulance; and (2) "Other responder" means a fire fighter or law enforcement officer on the scene. Acts 2012, ch. 804, § 3.
For purposes of this part:
(1) "Emergency medical responder" means an emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician-paramedic, paramedic, other emergency medical services provider, physician or nurse on the scene or accompanying or attending a patient in an ambulance; and
(2) "Other responder" means a fire fighter or law enforcement officer on the scene.
Acts 2012, ch. 804, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-110 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-110
Traffic-control signals - Inoperative signals
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals exhibiting the words "Go," "Caution" or "Stop," or exhibiting different colored lights successively one (1) at a time, or with arrows, the following colors only shall be used and the terms and lights shall indicate and apply to drivers or vehicles and pedestrians as follows: (1) Green alone or "Go": (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either turn. But vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk; (2) Yellow alone or "Caution," when shown following the green or "Go" signal: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal is warned that the red or "Stop" signal will be exhibited immediately thereafter and that vehicular traffic shall not enter or cross the intersection when the red or "Stop" signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal are advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles; (3) Red alone or "Stop": (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or if there is a clearly marked stop line preceding the crosswalk, then before such stop line, but if there is neither a crosswalk nor a stop line, then before entering the intersection, and the vehicular traffic shall remain standing until green or "Go" is shown alone. A right turn on a red signal shall be permitted at all intersections within the state; provided, that the prospective turning car shall come to a full and complete stop before turning and that the turning car shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic traveling in accordance with their traffic signal; provided further, that such turn will not endanger other traffic lawfully using the intersection. A right turn on red shall be permitted at all intersections, except those that are clearly marked by a "No Turns On Red" sign, which may be erected by the responsible municipal or county governments at intersections which they decide require no right turns on red in the interest of traffic safety; (B) No pedestrian facing such signal shall enter the roadway unless entry can be made safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic; and (C) A left turn on a red or stop signal shall be permitted at all intersections within the state where a one-way street intersects with another one-way street moving in the same direction into which the left turn would be made from the original one-way street. Before making such a turn, the prospective turning car shall come to a full and complete stop and shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic traveling in accordance with the traffic signal so as not to endanger traffic lawfully using the intersection. A left turn on red shall be permitted at any applicable intersection except those clearly marked by a "No Turn on Red" sign, which may be erected by the responsible municipal or county governments at intersections that these governments decide require no left turns on red in the interest of traffic safety; (4) Red with green arrow: (A) Vehicular traffic facing this signal may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow, but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection; and (B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless entry can be made safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic; (5) In the event an official traffic-control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or before the stop line, but in the absence of any sign or stop line the stop shall be made at the signal; (6) The operator of any streetcar shall obey the signals in subdivisions (a)(1)-(5) as applicable to vehicles; (7) All electric highway, street and road vehicular traffic-control signals in Tennessee shall have a uniform arrangement of the colored lenses in the various signal faces of the signals, as follows: In each signal face, all red lenses in vertical signals shall be located above all yellow and green lenses, and in horizontal signals, to the left of all yellow and green lenses. Yellow lenses shall be located between any red lens or lenses and all other lenses; and (8) Whenever in this state three-light traffic-control signals are used displaying successively green, yellow, and red lights for the direction of motorists and pedestrians, the duration of the yellow plus all red change interval must be determined using engineering practices as identified in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as adopted by the department of transportation in accordance with § 54-5-108(b) , and the minimum time exposure of the yellow light must be three (3) seconds. A state agency or political subdivision of the state that installs, owns, operates, or maintains any such traffic-control signal light shall set or cause to be set the timing-control device for the signal light in compliance with this subdivision (a)(8) and the MUTCD, as adopted by the department of transportation in accordance with § 54-5-108(b) . A state agency or political subdivision of the state that installs, owns, operates, or maintains a traffic-control signal light in an intersection that employs a surveillance camera for the enforcement or monitoring of traffic violations shall not reduce the time exposure of the yellow light at the intersection with the intended purpose of increasing the number of traffic violations. (b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the driver of a motorcycle approaching an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control signal utilizing a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the size of the motorcycle shall come to a full and complete stop at the intersection and, after exercising due care as provided by law, may proceed with due caution when it is safe to do so. It is not a defense to a violation of § 55-8-109 that the driver of a motorcycle proceeded under the belief that a traffic-control signal utilized a vehicle detection device or was inoperative due to the size of the motorcycle when the signal did not utilize a vehicle detection device or that the device was not in fact inoperative due to the size of the motorcycle. (c) The driver of any vehicle approaching an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control signal that is inoperative because of mechanical failure or accident shall come to a full and complete stop at the intersection, and may proceed with due caution when it is safe to do so; provided, that if two (2) or more vehicles enter such an intersection from different directions at approximately the same time, after having come to full and complete stops, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. A traffic-control signal shall not be considered inoperative if the signal is operating in flashing mode. If a signal is operating in flashing mode, it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic pursuant to § 55-8-112 . (d) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the rider of a bicycle approaching an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control signal utilizing a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the size of the bicycle shall come to a full and complete stop at the intersection and, after exercising due care as provided by law, may proceed with due caution when it is safe to do so. It is not a defense to a violation of § 55-8-109 that the rider of a bicycle proceeded under the belief that a traffic-control signal utilized a vehicle detection device or was inoperative due to the size of the bicycle when the signal did not utilize a vehicle detection device or that the device was not in fact inoperative due to the size of the bicycle. (e) It is not a violation of subdivision (a)(3), unless the front tires of a vehicle cross the stop line after the signal is red. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 388, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 989,s 1, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 9; 1973, ch. 28, § 1; 1973, ch. 40, § 1; 1974, ch. 489, § 1; 1976, ch. 401, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-810; Acts 1982, ch. 684, § 1; 1991, ch. 145, §§ 1, 2; 2003 , ch. 266, § 1; 2004, ch. 442, § 2; 2005, ch. 15, § 1; 2007 , ch. 447, § 1; 2008 , ch. 962, § 2; 2008 , ch. 964, § 1; 2010 , ch. 640, § 1; 2011 , ch. 425, §§ 7, 8.
(a) Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals exhibiting the words "Go," "Caution" or "Stop," or exhibiting different colored lights successively one (1) at a time, or with arrows, the following colors only shall be used and the terms and lights shall indicate and apply to drivers or vehicles and pedestrians as follows: (1) Green alone or "Go": (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either turn. But vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk; (2) Yellow alone or "Caution," when shown following the green or "Go" signal: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal is warned that the red or "Stop" signal will be exhibited immediately thereafter and that vehicular traffic shall not enter or cross the intersection when the red or "Stop" signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal are advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles; (3) Red alone or "Stop": (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or if there is a clearly marked stop line preceding the crosswalk, then before such stop line, but if there is neither a crosswalk nor a stop line, then before entering the intersection, and the vehicular traffic shall remain standing until green or "Go" is shown alone. A right turn on a red signal shall be permitted at all intersections within the state; provided, that the prospective turning car shall come to a full and complete stop before turning and that the turning car shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic traveling in accordance with their traffic signal; provided further, that such turn will not endanger other traffic lawfully using the intersection. A right turn on red shall be permitted at all intersections, except those that are clearly marked by a "No Turns On Red" sign, which may be erected by the responsible municipal or county governments at intersections which they decide require no right turns on red in the interest of traffic safety; (B) No pedestrian facing such signal shall enter the roadway unless entry can be made safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic; and (C) A left turn on a red or stop signal shall be permitted at all intersections within the state where a one-way street intersects with another one-way street moving in the same direction into which the left turn would be made from the original one-way street. Before making such a turn, the prospective turning car shall come to a full and complete stop and shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic traveling in accordance with the traffic signal so as not to endanger traffic lawfully using the intersection. A left turn on red shall be permitted at any applicable intersection except those clearly marked by a "No Turn on Red" sign, which may be erected by the responsible municipal or county governments at intersections that these governments decide require no left turns on red in the interest of traffic safety; (4) Red with green arrow: (A) Vehicular traffic facing this signal may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow, but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection; and (B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless entry can be made safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic; (5) In the event an official traffic-control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or before the stop line, but in the absence of any sign or stop line the stop shall be made at the signal; (6) The operator of any streetcar shall obey the signals in subdivisions (a)(1)-(5) as applicable to vehicles; (7) All electric highway, street and road vehicular traffic-control signals in Tennessee shall have a uniform arrangement of the colored lenses in the various signal faces of the signals, as follows: In each signal face, all red lenses in vertical signals shall be located above all yellow and green lenses, and in horizontal signals, to the left of all yellow and green lenses. Yellow lenses shall be located between any red lens or lenses and all other lenses; and (8) Whenever in this state three-light traffic-control signals are used displaying successively green, yellow, and red lights for the direction of motorists and pedestrians, the duration of the yellow plus all red change interval must be determined using engineering practices as identified in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as adopted by the department of transportation in accordance with § 54-5-108(b) , and the minimum time exposure of the yellow light must be three (3) seconds. A state agency or political subdivision of the state that installs, owns, operates, or maintains any such traffic-control signal light shall set or cause to be set the timing-control device for the signal light in compliance with this subdivision (a)(8) and the MUTCD, as adopted by the department of transportation in accordance with § 54-5-108(b) . A state agency or political subdivision of the state that installs, owns, operates, or maintains a traffic-control signal light in an intersection that employs a surveillance camera for the enforcement or monitoring of traffic violations shall not reduce the time exposure of the yellow light at the intersection with the intended purpose of increasing the number of traffic violations.
(1) Green alone or "Go": (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either turn. But vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk;
(A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either turn. But vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited; and
(B) Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk;
(2) Yellow alone or "Caution," when shown following the green or "Go" signal: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal is warned that the red or "Stop" signal will be exhibited immediately thereafter and that vehicular traffic shall not enter or cross the intersection when the red or "Stop" signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal are advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles;
(A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal is warned that the red or "Stop" signal will be exhibited immediately thereafter and that vehicular traffic shall not enter or cross the intersection when the red or "Stop" signal is exhibited; and
(B) Pedestrians facing the signal are advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles;
(3) Red alone or "Stop": (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or if there is a clearly marked stop line preceding the crosswalk, then before such stop line, but if there is neither a crosswalk nor a stop line, then before entering the intersection, and the vehicular traffic shall remain standing until green or "Go" is shown alone. A right turn on a red signal shall be permitted at all intersections within the state; provided, that the prospective turning car shall come to a full and complete stop before turning and that the turning car shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic traveling in accordance with their traffic signal; provided further, that such turn will not endanger other traffic lawfully using the intersection. A right turn on red shall be permitted at all intersections, except those that are clearly marked by a "No Turns On Red" sign, which may be erected by the responsible municipal or county governments at intersections which they decide require no right turns on red in the interest of traffic safety; (B) No pedestrian facing such signal shall enter the roadway unless entry can be made safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic; and (C) A left turn on a red or stop signal shall be permitted at all intersections within the state where a one-way street intersects with another one-way street moving in the same direction into which the left turn would be made from the original one-way street. Before making such a turn, the prospective turning car shall come to a full and complete stop and shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic traveling in accordance with the traffic signal so as not to endanger traffic lawfully using the intersection. A left turn on red shall be permitted at any applicable intersection except those clearly marked by a "No Turn on Red" sign, which may be erected by the responsible municipal or county governments at intersections that these governments decide require no left turns on red in the interest of traffic safety;
(A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or if there is a clearly marked stop line preceding the crosswalk, then before such stop line, but if there is neither a crosswalk nor a stop line, then before entering the intersection, and the vehicular traffic shall remain standing until green or "Go" is shown alone. A right turn on a red signal shall be permitted at all intersections within the state; provided, that the prospective turning car shall come to a full and complete stop before turning and that the turning car shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic traveling in accordance with their traffic signal; provided further, that such turn will not endanger other traffic lawfully using the intersection. A right turn on red shall be permitted at all intersections, except those that are clearly marked by a "No Turns On Red" sign, which may be erected by the responsible municipal or county governments at intersections which they decide require no right turns on red in the interest of traffic safety;
(B) No pedestrian facing such signal shall enter the roadway unless entry can be made safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic; and
(C) A left turn on a red or stop signal shall be permitted at all intersections within the state where a one-way street intersects with another one-way street moving in the same direction into which the left turn would be made from the original one-way street. Before making such a turn, the prospective turning car shall come to a full and complete stop and shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic traveling in accordance with the traffic signal so as not to endanger traffic lawfully using the intersection. A left turn on red shall be permitted at any applicable intersection except those clearly marked by a "No Turn on Red" sign, which may be erected by the responsible municipal or county governments at intersections that these governments decide require no left turns on red in the interest of traffic safety;
(4) Red with green arrow: (A) Vehicular traffic facing this signal may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow, but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection; and (B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless entry can be made safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic;
(A) Vehicular traffic facing this signal may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow, but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection; and
(B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless entry can be made safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic;
(5) In the event an official traffic-control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or before the stop line, but in the absence of any sign or stop line the stop shall be made at the signal;
(6) The operator of any streetcar shall obey the signals in subdivisions (a)(1)-(5) as applicable to vehicles;
(7) All electric highway, street and road vehicular traffic-control signals in Tennessee shall have a uniform arrangement of the colored lenses in the various signal faces of the signals, as follows: In each signal face, all red lenses in vertical signals shall be located above all yellow and green lenses, and in horizontal signals, to the left of all yellow and green lenses. Yellow lenses shall be located between any red lens or lenses and all other lenses; and
(8) Whenever in this state three-light traffic-control signals are used displaying successively green, yellow, and red lights for the direction of motorists and pedestrians, the duration of the yellow plus all red change interval must be determined using engineering practices as identified in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as adopted by the department of transportation in accordance with § 54-5-108(b) , and the minimum time exposure of the yellow light must be three (3) seconds. A state agency or political subdivision of the state that installs, owns, operates, or maintains any such traffic-control signal light shall set or cause to be set the timing-control device for the signal light in compliance with this subdivision (a)(8) and the MUTCD, as adopted by the department of transportation in accordance with § 54-5-108(b) . A state agency or political subdivision of the state that installs, owns, operates, or maintains a traffic-control signal light in an intersection that employs a surveillance camera for the enforcement or monitoring of traffic violations shall not reduce the time exposure of the yellow light at the intersection with the intended purpose of increasing the number of traffic violations.
(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the driver of a motorcycle approaching an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control signal utilizing a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the size of the motorcycle shall come to a full and complete stop at the intersection and, after exercising due care as provided by law, may proceed with due caution when it is safe to do so. It is not a defense to a violation of § 55-8-109 that the driver of a motorcycle proceeded under the belief that a traffic-control signal utilized a vehicle detection device or was inoperative due to the size of the motorcycle when the signal did not utilize a vehicle detection device or that the device was not in fact inoperative due to the size of the motorcycle.
(c) The driver of any vehicle approaching an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control signal that is inoperative because of mechanical failure or accident shall come to a full and complete stop at the intersection, and may proceed with due caution when it is safe to do so; provided, that if two (2) or more vehicles enter such an intersection from different directions at approximately the same time, after having come to full and complete stops, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. A traffic-control signal shall not be considered inoperative if the signal is operating in flashing mode. If a signal is operating in flashing mode, it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic pursuant to § 55-8-112 .
(d) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the rider of a bicycle approaching an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control signal utilizing a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the size of the bicycle shall come to a full and complete stop at the intersection and, after exercising due care as provided by law, may proceed with due caution when it is safe to do so. It is not a defense to a violation of § 55-8-109 that the rider of a bicycle proceeded under the belief that a traffic-control signal utilized a vehicle detection device or was inoperative due to the size of the bicycle when the signal did not utilize a vehicle detection device or that the device was not in fact inoperative due to the size of the bicycle.
(e) It is not a violation of subdivision (a)(3), unless the front tires of a vehicle cross the stop line after the signal is red.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 388, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 989,s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 9; 1973, ch. 28, § 1; 1973, ch. 40, § 1; 1974, ch. 489, § 1; 1976, ch. 401, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-810; Acts 1982, ch. 684, § 1; 1991, ch. 145, §§ 1, 2; 2003 , ch. 266, § 1; 2004, ch. 442, § 2; 2005, ch. 15, § 1; 2007 , ch. 447, § 1; 2008 , ch. 962, § 2; 2008 , ch. 964, § 1; 2010 , ch. 640, § 1; 2011 , ch. 425, §§ 7, 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-410 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 55-9-410
Penalty for refusal or failure to submit to lamp inspection
Status: in_force

Whenever the driver of a vehicle is directed by a member of the highway patrol to stop and submit the lights upon the vehicle to an inspection or test under the conditions stated in § 55-9-409 , it is the duty of the driver to stop and submit to the inspection or test, and a failure or refusal to do so is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1937, ch. 245, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 2700.16 (Williams, § 2695); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-913; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Whenever the driver of a vehicle is directed by a member of the highway patrol to stop and submit the lights upon the vehicle to an inspection or test under the conditions stated in § 55-9-409 , it is the duty of the driver to stop and submit to the inspection or test, and a failure or refusal to do so is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1937, ch. 245, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 2700.16 (Williams, § 2695); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-913; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-601 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-601
Petition for reinstatement of license by motor vehicle habitual offender
Status: in_force

A person whose driver license has been revoked or restricted due solely to the person's status as a motor vehicle habitual offender prior to July 1, 2019, may petition the court that originally made such a finding to reinstate the person's driver license. Upon receiving a petition for a reinstated driver license, the court shall determine whether the person's driver license was subject to revocation or restriction under prior law due solely to the person's status as a motor vehicle habitual offender and, if so, order the reinstatement of the person's driver license. The person may provide a copy of the court's order to the department of safety, which shall then reissue the person's driver license without restriction. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 486,s 3, eff. 1/1/2020. Acts 1974, ch. 748, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-2101.
A person whose driver license has been revoked or restricted due solely to the person's status as a motor vehicle habitual offender prior to July 1, 2019, may petition the court that originally made such a finding to reinstate the person's driver license. Upon receiving a petition for a reinstated driver license, the court shall determine whether the person's driver license was subject to revocation or restriction under prior law due solely to the person's status as a motor vehicle habitual offender and, if so, order the reinstatement of the person's driver license. The person may provide a copy of the court's order to the department of safety, which shall then reissue the person's driver license without restriction.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 486,s 3, eff. 1/1/2020.
Acts 1974, ch. 748, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-2101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-206 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-206
Rules and regulations - Compliance with state license laws - Location for making application for plates - Waiver of county name requirement
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner, or any other department commissioner designated with responsibility in this section, shall make rules and regulations as are necessary to require compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of a motor vehicle before issuing cultural, specialty earmarked or new specialty earmarked plates, memorial plates or special purpose plates in lieu of the regular Tennessee license plates, and all applications for the plates shall be made to the county clerk of the county wherein the applicant resides, unless provided for otherwise. (b) The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this part. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (c) Notwithstanding § 55-4-103(b)(4) , if additional space is needed on any cultural, specialty earmarked or new specialty earmarked plate, memorial plate or special purpose plate issued pursuant to this part for a logo or other identifying message, the commissioner shall be authorized to waive the requirement that the plates specify the name of the county of issue. (d) The commissioner is authorized to facilitate delivery of any new specialty earmarked, emergency, firefighter, national guard, memorial or military plate authorized for a motorcycle in this part in a manner that maximizes efficiency and costs, and is not unduly burdensome to either the department or county clerks. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1998, ch. 1063, §§ 1, 6; 1999, ch. 400, § 2; T.C.A. §§ 55-4-298 , 55-4-299 ; Acts 2007, ch. 484, § 44; 2009, ch. 589, § 34.
(a) The commissioner, or any other department commissioner designated with responsibility in this section, shall make rules and regulations as are necessary to require compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of a motor vehicle before issuing cultural, specialty earmarked or new specialty earmarked plates, memorial plates or special purpose plates in lieu of the regular Tennessee license plates, and all applications for the plates shall be made to the county clerk of the county wherein the applicant resides, unless provided for otherwise.
(b) The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this part. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(c) Notwithstanding § 55-4-103(b)(4) , if additional space is needed on any cultural, specialty earmarked or new specialty earmarked plate, memorial plate or special purpose plate issued pursuant to this part for a logo or other identifying message, the commissioner shall be authorized to waive the requirement that the plates specify the name of the county of issue.
(d) The commissioner is authorized to facilitate delivery of any new specialty earmarked, emergency, firefighter, national guard, memorial or military plate authorized for a motorcycle in this part in a manner that maximizes efficiency and costs, and is not unduly burdensome to either the department or county clerks.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, §§ 1, 6; 1999, ch. 400, § 2; T.C.A. §§ 55-4-298 , 55-4-299 ; Acts 2007, ch. 484, § 44; 2009, ch. 589, § 34.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-383 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-383
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 65, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 2020, ch. 660, § 33.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 65, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 2020, ch. 660, § 33.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-19-107 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 55-19-107
Suspension or revocation of licenses - Infraction - Hearing
Status: in_force

For the violation of any duly promulgated rule or regulation, the commissioner has the power, after a hearing, to suspend or revoke the license of the school or of the instructor licensed under this chapter, as the case may be. Acts 1967, ch. 163, § 7; T.C.A., § 59-1907.
For the violation of any duly promulgated rule or regulation, the commissioner has the power, after a hearing, to suspend or revoke the license of the school or of the instructor licensed under this chapter, as the case may be.
Acts 1967, ch. 163, § 7; T.C.A., § 59-1907.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-201 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 55-7-201
Maximum length of vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, "truck tractor" means the noncargo carrying power unit that operates in combination with a semitrailer or trailer, except that a truck tractor and semitrailer engaged in the transportation of automobiles may transport motor vehicles on part of the power unit. (b) No motor vehicle as defined in § 55-1-103 consisting of a straight truck whose length, including any part of its body or load, exceeds forty-five feet (45') and no straight truck with trailer attached, the total length of which combination, including any part of the body or load, exceeds sixty-five feet (65') shall be operated on any highway. (c) Motor vehicles consisting of a truck-tractor and semitrailer or trailer combination shall be permitted to operate over the federal and state highway system; provided, that the towed vehicle shall not exceed fifty-two feet (52') in length from the point of attachment to the tractor. If the towed vehicle exceeds forty-eight feet (48') in length from the point of attachment to the tractor and the load on the vehicle does not consist of livestock, motor vehicle parts, or motor vehicles, or any combination of such items, the distance between the kingpin and a point midway between the two (2) rear axles shall not exceed forty-one feet (41'). The distance between the kingpin and the rearmost axle, if the axles are not a tandem axle, shall not exceed forty-four feet (44'). (d) Motor vehicles consisting of a truck-tractor and twin trailer combination shall be permitted to operate on the national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A; provided, that neither of the towed vehicles shall exceed twenty-eight feet six inches (28' 6") in length. (e) No twin trailer truck authorized by this chapter shall be operated on any highway designated as a scenic highway under the authority of title 54, chapter 17. The national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A, shall not be considered scenic routes for purposes of this chapter. (f) The limitation as to length stated in this section shall not apply to loads of poles, logs or timber in single length pieces; provided, that no motor vehicle, including any part of the body or load, transporting such material shall be in excess of seventy-five feet (75') in length unless a permit has first been obtained as authorized in § 55-7-205 . (g) The length limitations described in this section shall be exclusive of safety and energy conservation devices designated by the commissioner except that no device excluded from the limitations of this section shall have by its design or use the capability to carry cargo. (h) It is not a violation of the length limits set forth in this section when any otherwise properly titled and registered vehicle, which is in compliance with applicable length requirements, is disabled on the highways and requires a tow or other assistance in proceeding to an exit or a repair or terminal facility within one hundred (100) miles of the point where the vehicle became disabled, and the combined lengths of the disabled vehicle and the tow vehicle exceed the limits in this section. This exemption shall only apply to vehicles disabled while operating on the highway, and only when authorized by the owner, terminal manager, owner's agent, or law enforcement official. (i) (1) Notwithstanding any other maximum vehicle length provision of this section, a stinger-steered automobile transporter with a front overhang of less than four feet (4') and a rear overhang of less than six feet (6') shall be permitted to operate on the national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A, up to a maximum vehicle length of eighty feet (80'). (2) For purposes of this subsection (i), a "stinger-steered automobile transporter" means an automobile transporter, which is a vehicle combination designed and used specifically for the transport of assembled automobiles, that has a fifth wheel located on a drop frame behind and below the rear-most axle of the power unit. (j) (1) Notwithstanding any other maximum vehicle length provision of this section, a towaway trailer transporter combination shall be permitted to operate on the national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A, up to a maximum vehicle length of eighty-two feet (82'). (2) For purposes of this subsection (j), a "towaway trailer transporter combination" means a combination of vehicles consisting of a trailer transporter towing unit and two (2) trailers or semitrailers in which: (A) The total weight does not exceed twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.); and (B) The trailers or semitrailers carry no property and constitute inventory of a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer of such trailers or semitrailers. (k) This section shall be enforced in accordance with all applicable provisions of federal law regarding the operation of vehicles on the national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 780, s 1, eff. 11/1/2020. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, Secs.s 1, s 2, s 3 eff. 4/23/2019. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 895, s 1, eff. 5/9/2014. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 894, s 2, eff. 5/9/2014. Acts 1933, ch. 35, § 3; 1945, ch. 132, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.1 (Williams, § 2715.3); Acts 1959, ch. 87, § 1; 1967, ch. 400, § 1; 1974, ch. 500, § 1; 1979, ch. 91, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1107; Acts 1981, ch. 448, § 5; 1982, ch. 768, § 1; 1982, ch. 912, §§ 1, 4; 1982, ch. 953, § 3; 1983, ch. 319, § 4; 1987, ch. 116, § 1; 1988, ch. 483, § 1; T.C.A., § 55-11-201; Acts 2007 , ch. 235, § 1.
(a) For purposes of this section, "truck tractor" means the noncargo carrying power unit that operates in combination with a semitrailer or trailer, except that a truck tractor and semitrailer engaged in the transportation of automobiles may transport motor vehicles on part of the power unit.
(b) No motor vehicle as defined in § 55-1-103 consisting of a straight truck whose length, including any part of its body or load, exceeds forty-five feet (45') and no straight truck with trailer attached, the total length of which combination, including any part of the body or load, exceeds sixty-five feet (65') shall be operated on any highway.
(c) Motor vehicles consisting of a truck-tractor and semitrailer or trailer combination shall be permitted to operate over the federal and state highway system; provided, that the towed vehicle shall not exceed fifty-two feet (52') in length from the point of attachment to the tractor. If the towed vehicle exceeds forty-eight feet (48') in length from the point of attachment to the tractor and the load on the vehicle does not consist of livestock, motor vehicle parts, or motor vehicles, or any combination of such items, the distance between the kingpin and a point midway between the two (2) rear axles shall not exceed forty-one feet (41'). The distance between the kingpin and the rearmost axle, if the axles are not a tandem axle, shall not exceed forty-four feet (44').
(d) Motor vehicles consisting of a truck-tractor and twin trailer combination shall be permitted to operate on the national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A; provided, that neither of the towed vehicles shall exceed twenty-eight feet six inches (28' 6") in length.
(e) No twin trailer truck authorized by this chapter shall be operated on any highway designated as a scenic highway under the authority of title 54, chapter 17. The national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A, shall not be considered scenic routes for purposes of this chapter.
(f) The limitation as to length stated in this section shall not apply to loads of poles, logs or timber in single length pieces; provided, that no motor vehicle, including any part of the body or load, transporting such material shall be in excess of seventy-five feet (75') in length unless a permit has first been obtained as authorized in § 55-7-205 .
(g) The length limitations described in this section shall be exclusive of safety and energy conservation devices designated by the commissioner except that no device excluded from the limitations of this section shall have by its design or use the capability to carry cargo.
(h) It is not a violation of the length limits set forth in this section when any otherwise properly titled and registered vehicle, which is in compliance with applicable length requirements, is disabled on the highways and requires a tow or other assistance in proceeding to an exit or a repair or terminal facility within one hundred (100) miles of the point where the vehicle became disabled, and the combined lengths of the disabled vehicle and the tow vehicle exceed the limits in this section. This exemption shall only apply to vehicles disabled while operating on the highway, and only when authorized by the owner, terminal manager, owner's agent, or law enforcement official.
(i) (1) Notwithstanding any other maximum vehicle length provision of this section, a stinger-steered automobile transporter with a front overhang of less than four feet (4') and a rear overhang of less than six feet (6') shall be permitted to operate on the national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A, up to a maximum vehicle length of eighty feet (80'). (2) For purposes of this subsection (i), a "stinger-steered automobile transporter" means an automobile transporter, which is a vehicle combination designed and used specifically for the transport of assembled automobiles, that has a fifth wheel located on a drop frame behind and below the rear-most axle of the power unit.
(1) Notwithstanding any other maximum vehicle length provision of this section, a stinger-steered automobile transporter with a front overhang of less than four feet (4') and a rear overhang of less than six feet (6') shall be permitted to operate on the national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A, up to a maximum vehicle length of eighty feet (80').
(2) For purposes of this subsection (i), a "stinger-steered automobile transporter" means an automobile transporter, which is a vehicle combination designed and used specifically for the transport of assembled automobiles, that has a fifth wheel located on a drop frame behind and below the rear-most axle of the power unit.
(j) (1) Notwithstanding any other maximum vehicle length provision of this section, a towaway trailer transporter combination shall be permitted to operate on the national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A, up to a maximum vehicle length of eighty-two feet (82'). (2) For purposes of this subsection (j), a "towaway trailer transporter combination" means a combination of vehicles consisting of a trailer transporter towing unit and two (2) trailers or semitrailers in which: (A) The total weight does not exceed twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.); and (B) The trailers or semitrailers carry no property and constitute inventory of a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer of such trailers or semitrailers.
(1) Notwithstanding any other maximum vehicle length provision of this section, a towaway trailer transporter combination shall be permitted to operate on the national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A, up to a maximum vehicle length of eighty-two feet (82').
(2) For purposes of this subsection (j), a "towaway trailer transporter combination" means a combination of vehicles consisting of a trailer transporter towing unit and two (2) trailers or semitrailers in which: (A) The total weight does not exceed twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.); and (B) The trailers or semitrailers carry no property and constitute inventory of a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer of such trailers or semitrailers.
(A) The total weight does not exceed twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.); and
(B) The trailers or semitrailers carry no property and constitute inventory of a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer of such trailers or semitrailers.
(k) This section shall be enforced in accordance with all applicable provisions of federal law regarding the operation of vehicles on the national network of highways, including interstate highways and the additional highways identified in 23 CFR Part 658, Appendix A.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 780, s 1, eff. 11/1/2020.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, Secs.s 1, s 2, s 3 eff. 4/23/2019.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 895, s 1, eff. 5/9/2014.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 894, s 2, eff. 5/9/2014.
Acts 1933, ch. 35, § 3; 1945, ch. 132, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.1 (Williams, § 2715.3); Acts 1959, ch. 87, § 1; 1967, ch. 400, § 1; 1974, ch. 500, § 1; 1979, ch. 91, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1107; Acts 1981, ch. 448, § 5; 1982, ch. 768, § 1; 1982, ch. 912, §§ 1, 4; 1982, ch. 953, § 3; 1983, ch. 319, § 4; 1987, ch. 116, § 1; 1988, ch. 483, § 1; T.C.A., § 55-11-201; Acts 2007 , ch. 235, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-703 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-703
Withdrawal of denial order - Eligibility for driver license - Driver safety or alcohol education programs
Status: in_force

If a court withdraws an order issued pursuant to § 55-10-701 , the offender may obtain a certified copy of the order of withdrawal and within ten (10) days after it is issued present it, along with an application fee of twenty dollars ($20.00), to the department of safety, and the offender shall become eligible to receive a Tennessee driver license upon reaching proper age, complying with all testing requirements and paying all other driver license fees. Additionally, before an offender becomes eligible to receive a driver license under this section, the court shall require the offender to complete, to the court's satisfaction, a driver's safety course certified by the department or an early intervention program or a youth alcohol safety education program certified by the department of mental health and substance abuse services or weapons safety course certified by the department of safety. Acts 1989, ch. 64, § 4; 1993, ch. 164, § 3; 2000, ch. 947, § 6; 2010, ch. 1100, § 89; 2012, ch. 575, § 1.
If a court withdraws an order issued pursuant to § 55-10-701 , the offender may obtain a certified copy of the order of withdrawal and within ten (10) days after it is issued present it, along with an application fee of twenty dollars ($20.00), to the department of safety, and the offender shall become eligible to receive a Tennessee driver license upon reaching proper age, complying with all testing requirements and paying all other driver license fees. Additionally, before an offender becomes eligible to receive a driver license under this section, the court shall require the offender to complete, to the court's satisfaction, a driver's safety course certified by the department or an early intervention program or a youth alcohol safety education program certified by the department of mental health and substance abuse services or weapons safety course certified by the department of safety.
Acts 1989, ch. 64, § 4; 1993, ch. 164, § 3; 2000, ch. 947, § 6; 2010, ch. 1100, § 89; 2012, ch. 575, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-20-203 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 20 / Section 55-20-203
Driver qualifications
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every passenger contract carrier covered pursuant to § 55-20-201 shall employ only drivers who have been examined for hearing, vision and any medical condition or drug use, either legal or illegal, which could cause impairment while driving. (2) The drivers must be reexamined every three (3) years to determine whether their hearing and vision are sufficient for operation of a commercial passenger vehicle and that no medical condition exists that would make them unsuitable for the employment. (3) A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the drivers of any covered passenger contract carrier shall be re-examined annually on a random basis for illegal drug use. (b) The passenger contract carrier shall preserve and maintain records of examinations conducted pursuant to this section at their registered place of business in Tennessee. Acts 2002, ch. 750, § 1.
(a) (1) Every passenger contract carrier covered pursuant to § 55-20-201 shall employ only drivers who have been examined for hearing, vision and any medical condition or drug use, either legal or illegal, which could cause impairment while driving. (2) The drivers must be reexamined every three (3) years to determine whether their hearing and vision are sufficient for operation of a commercial passenger vehicle and that no medical condition exists that would make them unsuitable for the employment. (3) A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the drivers of any covered passenger contract carrier shall be re-examined annually on a random basis for illegal drug use.
(1) Every passenger contract carrier covered pursuant to § 55-20-201 shall employ only drivers who have been examined for hearing, vision and any medical condition or drug use, either legal or illegal, which could cause impairment while driving.
(2) The drivers must be reexamined every three (3) years to determine whether their hearing and vision are sufficient for operation of a commercial passenger vehicle and that no medical condition exists that would make them unsuitable for the employment.
(3) A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the drivers of any covered passenger contract carrier shall be re-examined annually on a random basis for illegal drug use.
(b) The passenger contract carrier shall preserve and maintain records of examinations conducted pursuant to this section at their registered place of business in Tennessee.
Acts 2002, ch. 750, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-130 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-130
Applicability - Passage - Purchasing - Inspection and maintenance programs - Contracts - Remote sensing devices
Status: in_force

(a) Sections 55-4-101(d)(2) , 55-4-104(e)(2) , and 55-6-105(a)(9) shall only apply in those counties: (1) That have been designated by the air pollution control board to have an inspection and maintenance program because it is necessary to attain or maintain compliance with national ambient air standards; provided, however, that the board may only designate counties that: (A) Have been designated by the United States environmental protection agency as not attaining the national ambient air standards and have over fifty thousand (50,000) registered vehicles in the most recent year; (B) Are former nonattainment counties with over fifty thousand (50,000) registered vehicles in the most recent year that are under a maintenance plan designed to continue to meet the national ambient air standards; or (C) That contribute significantly to nonattainment in another county and have more than sixty thousand (60,000) motor vehicles registered in the county in the most recent year; or (2) For which a resolution has been passed by the governing body of the county that specifically establishes an inspection and maintenance program for the county and the air pollution control board approves the resolution as providing for inspection and maintenance that is consistent with the programs operated under subdivision (a)(1). The board may also oversee the implementation of the program to assure statewide consistency and shall review the programs at least once every three (3) years. The implementation of §§ 55-4-101(d)(2) , 55-4-104(e)(2) , and 55-6-105(a)(9) shall be in a manner as to assure compliance with the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.), and the Air Quality Act, compiled in title 68, chapter 201, part 1. All counties implementing a vehicle inspection and maintenance program may only charge fees that are directly related to the county's cost of establishing and implementing the vehicle inspection and maintenance program. (b) For purposes of this section, the state or county may purchase goods and services on the same terms and conditions as these goods and services have been purchased by the state or a county where a contract, as amended or extended, is in effect at the date of the purchase by the state or a county and where the contract was executed in the first instance by the state or a county pursuant to its regular purchasing procedures for these goods and services. This contract, whether the existing contract from which the purchase is made or the new contract, may be modified by the state or county for one (1) additional term of not more than sixty (60) months, the policy of the state being to promote statewide uniformity in price and term of these contracts. (c) The rules promulgated by the air pollution control board shall provide that, with respect to any fleet of motor vehicles owned or leased by any manufacturer of motor vehicles located in any county designated in subsection (a), the manufacturer shall be allowed to provide its own vehicle inspection and maintenance program so long as the vehicle inspection and maintenance program meets the standards required by the board. (d) A ninety-day certificate of compliance for a light-duty motor vehicle that is offered for sale by a motor vehicle dealer shall be extendable at the option of the dealer for an additional period of ninety (90) days upon payment of a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50). The fee shall be in addition to all other fees and costs associated with the certificate and shall be paid to the contractor that conducts the vehicle inspection program in the county in which the dealer is located. (e) The air pollution control board is authorized in any county subject to this section to provide an enhanced inspection and maintenance program utilizing remote sensing devices that will identify vehicles that comply with the air quality criteria determined by the board. For those vehicles that meet the air quality criteria determined by the board through a remote sensing device, the requirement for an annual emissions test can be fulfilled without the need for passing vehicles to also visit an inspection and maintenance inspection facility. Without regard to the current terms of contracts that support an inspection and maintenance program and any other law notwithstanding, the board is authorized and encouraged to utilize technologies that can increase motorist convenience or compliance, or both, with air quality criteria determined by the board. In order to evaluate any such technology, the board is further authorized to extend, if necessary, any inspection and maintenance program contract for no more than twenty-four (24) months beyond its current expiration date. (f) (1) Subsection (e) shall only apply to those counties on May 5, 2009, that have been designated by the air pollution control board to have an inspection and maintenance program pursuant to subsection (a). (2) A board or any entity or vendor that contracts to perform annual emissions tests pursuant to subsection (e) shall promptly and permanently purge all identifying information regarding motor vehicles that are not registered in a county that has been designated by the air pollution control board to have an inspection and maintenance program pursuant to subsection (a). (g) The rules promulgated by the air pollution control board shall provide that any motor vehicle over twenty-five (25) years old with a nonmodified engine and body, when such motor vehicle is being registered as an antique motor vehicle pursuant to § 55-4-111(b) , shall be exempt from all motor vehicle inspection requirements. (h) (1) Any county that has been designated by the air pollution control board to have a vehicle inspection and maintenance program to attain or maintain compliance with national ambient air standards, may, by an affirmative vote of a majority of its governing body, exempt motor vehicles that are registered in the county that are required to undergo testing pursuant to § 55-4-101(d)(2) , § 55-4-104(e)(2) , or § 55-6-105(a)(9) and that are three (3) or less model years old from those motor vehicle inspection requirements; provided, that the governing body shall authorize the exemption on or before December 31, 2016, and the presiding officer of the governing body shall furnish a certified copy of the approved resolution to the technical secretary of the air pollution control board on or before January 31, 2017. (2) (A) The exemption authorized by an action of a governing body pursuant to subdivision (h)(1) shall take effect on the January 1 following the date on which the United States environmental protection agency (EPA) approves a revised state implementation plan consistent with this subsection (h); provided, however, that if on such January 1, a contract exists between the department and a contractor providing inspection services, or a local pollution control program and a contractor providing inspection services, then the exemption shall take effect in those jurisdictions that are covered by the contract upon the date of the contract's termination or expiration or the effective date of the contract's renewal or an applicable amendment to the inspection service fee of such contract. (B) (i) The commissioner of environment and conservation shall certify in writing to the executive secretary of the Tennessee code commission the date of the approval by the EPA described in subdivision (h)(2)(A) and provide the executive secretary of the commission with a copy of such approval. (ii) If a contract exists on the January 1 following the date of approval of the revised state implementation plan, then the commissioner or the chief public officer of the local pollution control program, whichever is applicable, shall also certify in writing the date of the department's or local pollution control program's contract termination or expiration or the effective date of the contract's renewal or an applicable amendment to the inspection service fee of such contract, and provide the executive secretary of the commission with a copy of the signed document. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1028,s 1, eff. 4/28/2016. Acts 1993, ch. 416, §§ 4-6; 1999, ch. 154, § 1; 2004, ch. 926, §§ 2 - 4; 2006, ch. 844, § 1; 2009, ch. 123, §§ 1, 2; 2011, ch. 127, § 1.
(a) Sections 55-4-101(d)(2) , 55-4-104(e)(2) , and 55-6-105(a)(9) shall only apply in those counties: (1) That have been designated by the air pollution control board to have an inspection and maintenance program because it is necessary to attain or maintain compliance with national ambient air standards; provided, however, that the board may only designate counties that: (A) Have been designated by the United States environmental protection agency as not attaining the national ambient air standards and have over fifty thousand (50,000) registered vehicles in the most recent year; (B) Are former nonattainment counties with over fifty thousand (50,000) registered vehicles in the most recent year that are under a maintenance plan designed to continue to meet the national ambient air standards; or (C) That contribute significantly to nonattainment in another county and have more than sixty thousand (60,000) motor vehicles registered in the county in the most recent year; or (2) For which a resolution has been passed by the governing body of the county that specifically establishes an inspection and maintenance program for the county and the air pollution control board approves the resolution as providing for inspection and maintenance that is consistent with the programs operated under subdivision (a)(1). The board may also oversee the implementation of the program to assure statewide consistency and shall review the programs at least once every three (3) years. The implementation of §§ 55-4-101(d)(2) , 55-4-104(e)(2) , and 55-6-105(a)(9) shall be in a manner as to assure compliance with the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.), and the Air Quality Act, compiled in title 68, chapter 201, part 1. All counties implementing a vehicle inspection and maintenance program may only charge fees that are directly related to the county's cost of establishing and implementing the vehicle inspection and maintenance program.
(1) That have been designated by the air pollution control board to have an inspection and maintenance program because it is necessary to attain or maintain compliance with national ambient air standards; provided, however, that the board may only designate counties that: (A) Have been designated by the United States environmental protection agency as not attaining the national ambient air standards and have over fifty thousand (50,000) registered vehicles in the most recent year; (B) Are former nonattainment counties with over fifty thousand (50,000) registered vehicles in the most recent year that are under a maintenance plan designed to continue to meet the national ambient air standards; or (C) That contribute significantly to nonattainment in another county and have more than sixty thousand (60,000) motor vehicles registered in the county in the most recent year; or
(A) Have been designated by the United States environmental protection agency as not attaining the national ambient air standards and have over fifty thousand (50,000) registered vehicles in the most recent year;
(B) Are former nonattainment counties with over fifty thousand (50,000) registered vehicles in the most recent year that are under a maintenance plan designed to continue to meet the national ambient air standards; or
(C) That contribute significantly to nonattainment in another county and have more than sixty thousand (60,000) motor vehicles registered in the county in the most recent year; or
(2) For which a resolution has been passed by the governing body of the county that specifically establishes an inspection and maintenance program for the county and the air pollution control board approves the resolution as providing for inspection and maintenance that is consistent with the programs operated under subdivision (a)(1). The board may also oversee the implementation of the program to assure statewide consistency and shall review the programs at least once every three (3) years. The implementation of §§ 55-4-101(d)(2) , 55-4-104(e)(2) , and 55-6-105(a)(9) shall be in a manner as to assure compliance with the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.), and the Air Quality Act, compiled in title 68, chapter 201, part 1. All counties implementing a vehicle inspection and maintenance program may only charge fees that are directly related to the county's cost of establishing and implementing the vehicle inspection and maintenance program.
(b) For purposes of this section, the state or county may purchase goods and services on the same terms and conditions as these goods and services have been purchased by the state or a county where a contract, as amended or extended, is in effect at the date of the purchase by the state or a county and where the contract was executed in the first instance by the state or a county pursuant to its regular purchasing procedures for these goods and services. This contract, whether the existing contract from which the purchase is made or the new contract, may be modified by the state or county for one (1) additional term of not more than sixty (60) months, the policy of the state being to promote statewide uniformity in price and term of these contracts.
(c) The rules promulgated by the air pollution control board shall provide that, with respect to any fleet of motor vehicles owned or leased by any manufacturer of motor vehicles located in any county designated in subsection (a), the manufacturer shall be allowed to provide its own vehicle inspection and maintenance program so long as the vehicle inspection and maintenance program meets the standards required by the board.
(d) A ninety-day certificate of compliance for a light-duty motor vehicle that is offered for sale by a motor vehicle dealer shall be extendable at the option of the dealer for an additional period of ninety (90) days upon payment of a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50). The fee shall be in addition to all other fees and costs associated with the certificate and shall be paid to the contractor that conducts the vehicle inspection program in the county in which the dealer is located.
(e) The air pollution control board is authorized in any county subject to this section to provide an enhanced inspection and maintenance program utilizing remote sensing devices that will identify vehicles that comply with the air quality criteria determined by the board. For those vehicles that meet the air quality criteria determined by the board through a remote sensing device, the requirement for an annual emissions test can be fulfilled without the need for passing vehicles to also visit an inspection and maintenance inspection facility. Without regard to the current terms of contracts that support an inspection and maintenance program and any other law notwithstanding, the board is authorized and encouraged to utilize technologies that can increase motorist convenience or compliance, or both, with air quality criteria determined by the board. In order to evaluate any such technology, the board is further authorized to extend, if necessary, any inspection and maintenance program contract for no more than twenty-four (24) months beyond its current expiration date.
(f) (1) Subsection (e) shall only apply to those counties on May 5, 2009, that have been designated by the air pollution control board to have an inspection and maintenance program pursuant to subsection (a). (2) A board or any entity or vendor that contracts to perform annual emissions tests pursuant to subsection (e) shall promptly and permanently purge all identifying information regarding motor vehicles that are not registered in a county that has been designated by the air pollution control board to have an inspection and maintenance program pursuant to subsection (a).
(1) Subsection (e) shall only apply to those counties on May 5, 2009, that have been designated by the air pollution control board to have an inspection and maintenance program pursuant to subsection (a).
(2) A board or any entity or vendor that contracts to perform annual emissions tests pursuant to subsection (e) shall promptly and permanently purge all identifying information regarding motor vehicles that are not registered in a county that has been designated by the air pollution control board to have an inspection and maintenance program pursuant to subsection (a).
(g) The rules promulgated by the air pollution control board shall provide that any motor vehicle over twenty-five (25) years old with a nonmodified engine and body, when such motor vehicle is being registered as an antique motor vehicle pursuant to § 55-4-111(b) , shall be exempt from all motor vehicle inspection requirements.
(h) (1) Any county that has been designated by the air pollution control board to have a vehicle inspection and maintenance program to attain or maintain compliance with national ambient air standards, may, by an affirmative vote of a majority of its governing body, exempt motor vehicles that are registered in the county that are required to undergo testing pursuant to § 55-4-101(d)(2) , § 55-4-104(e)(2) , or § 55-6-105(a)(9) and that are three (3) or less model years old from those motor vehicle inspection requirements; provided, that the governing body shall authorize the exemption on or before December 31, 2016, and the presiding officer of the governing body shall furnish a certified copy of the approved resolution to the technical secretary of the air pollution control board on or before January 31, 2017. (2) (A) The exemption authorized by an action of a governing body pursuant to subdivision (h)(1) shall take effect on the January 1 following the date on which the United States environmental protection agency (EPA) approves a revised state implementation plan consistent with this subsection (h); provided, however, that if on such January 1, a contract exists between the department and a contractor providing inspection services, or a local pollution control program and a contractor providing inspection services, then the exemption shall take effect in those jurisdictions that are covered by the contract upon the date of the contract's termination or expiration or the effective date of the contract's renewal or an applicable amendment to the inspection service fee of such contract. (B) (i) The commissioner of environment and conservation shall certify in writing to the executive secretary of the Tennessee code commission the date of the approval by the EPA described in subdivision (h)(2)(A) and provide the executive secretary of the commission with a copy of such approval. (ii) If a contract exists on the January 1 following the date of approval of the revised state implementation plan, then the commissioner or the chief public officer of the local pollution control program, whichever is applicable, shall also certify in writing the date of the department's or local pollution control program's contract termination or expiration or the effective date of the contract's renewal or an applicable amendment to the inspection service fee of such contract, and provide the executive secretary of the commission with a copy of the signed document.
(1) Any county that has been designated by the air pollution control board to have a vehicle inspection and maintenance program to attain or maintain compliance with national ambient air standards, may, by an affirmative vote of a majority of its governing body, exempt motor vehicles that are registered in the county that are required to undergo testing pursuant to § 55-4-101(d)(2) , § 55-4-104(e)(2) , or § 55-6-105(a)(9) and that are three (3) or less model years old from those motor vehicle inspection requirements; provided, that the governing body shall authorize the exemption on or before December 31, 2016, and the presiding officer of the governing body shall furnish a certified copy of the approved resolution to the technical secretary of the air pollution control board on or before January 31, 2017.
(2) (A) The exemption authorized by an action of a governing body pursuant to subdivision (h)(1) shall take effect on the January 1 following the date on which the United States environmental protection agency (EPA) approves a revised state implementation plan consistent with this subsection (h); provided, however, that if on such January 1, a contract exists between the department and a contractor providing inspection services, or a local pollution control program and a contractor providing inspection services, then the exemption shall take effect in those jurisdictions that are covered by the contract upon the date of the contract's termination or expiration or the effective date of the contract's renewal or an applicable amendment to the inspection service fee of such contract. (B) (i) The commissioner of environment and conservation shall certify in writing to the executive secretary of the Tennessee code commission the date of the approval by the EPA described in subdivision (h)(2)(A) and provide the executive secretary of the commission with a copy of such approval. (ii) If a contract exists on the January 1 following the date of approval of the revised state implementation plan, then the commissioner or the chief public officer of the local pollution control program, whichever is applicable, shall also certify in writing the date of the department's or local pollution control program's contract termination or expiration or the effective date of the contract's renewal or an applicable amendment to the inspection service fee of such contract, and provide the executive secretary of the commission with a copy of the signed document.
(A) The exemption authorized by an action of a governing body pursuant to subdivision (h)(1) shall take effect on the January 1 following the date on which the United States environmental protection agency (EPA) approves a revised state implementation plan consistent with this subsection (h); provided, however, that if on such January 1, a contract exists between the department and a contractor providing inspection services, or a local pollution control program and a contractor providing inspection services, then the exemption shall take effect in those jurisdictions that are covered by the contract upon the date of the contract's termination or expiration or the effective date of the contract's renewal or an applicable amendment to the inspection service fee of such contract.
(B) (i) The commissioner of environment and conservation shall certify in writing to the executive secretary of the Tennessee code commission the date of the approval by the EPA described in subdivision (h)(2)(A) and provide the executive secretary of the commission with a copy of such approval. (ii) If a contract exists on the January 1 following the date of approval of the revised state implementation plan, then the commissioner or the chief public officer of the local pollution control program, whichever is applicable, shall also certify in writing the date of the department's or local pollution control program's contract termination or expiration or the effective date of the contract's renewal or an applicable amendment to the inspection service fee of such contract, and provide the executive secretary of the commission with a copy of the signed document.
(i) The commissioner of environment and conservation shall certify in writing to the executive secretary of the Tennessee code commission the date of the approval by the EPA described in subdivision (h)(2)(A) and provide the executive secretary of the commission with a copy of such approval.
(ii) If a contract exists on the January 1 following the date of approval of the revised state implementation plan, then the commissioner or the chief public officer of the local pollution control program, whichever is applicable, shall also certify in writing the date of the department's or local pollution control program's contract termination or expiration or the effective date of the contract's renewal or an applicable amendment to the inspection service fee of such contract, and provide the executive secretary of the commission with a copy of the signed document.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1028,s 1, eff. 4/28/2016.
Acts 1993, ch. 416, §§ 4-6; 1999, ch. 154, § 1; 2004, ch. 926, §§ 2 - 4; 2006, ch. 844, § 1; 2009, ch. 123, §§ 1, 2; 2011, ch. 127, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-108 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-108
Registration certificate to be carried in vehicle or on driver's person - Display - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) Every certificate of registration shall at all times be carried in the vehicle to which it refers or shall be carried by the person driving, or in control of the vehicle, who shall display the certificate upon demand of any officer or employee of the department. The owner may, in order to ensure its safekeeping, provide a duplicate or facsimile of the certificate of registration to be kept in the vehicle for display by any person who may legally operate the vehicle under the owner's registration. (b) The provision of subsection (a) requiring that a certificate of registration be carried in the vehicle to which it refers, or by the person driving the vehicle, shall not apply when the certificate of registration is used for the purpose of making application for renewal of registration or upon a transfer of the vehicle. (c) For purposes of any vehicle operating as part of a platoon, as defined by § 55-8-101 , the requirements of subsection (a) are satisfied if the certificate of registration is at all times carried in the first or lead vehicle in the platoon. (d) For purposes of an ADS-operated vehicle, as defined by § 55-30-102 , the requirements of subsection (a) are satisfied if the certificate of registration is at all times carried in or available electronically through, the vehicle to which it refers. (e) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 6/6/2017. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 171,s 1, eff. 4/24/2017. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 44 (Williams, § 5538.144); Acts 1961, ch. 292, § 1; 1972, ch. 540, § 10; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-408; Acts 2003, ch. 2, § 1.
(a) Every certificate of registration shall at all times be carried in the vehicle to which it refers or shall be carried by the person driving, or in control of the vehicle, who shall display the certificate upon demand of any officer or employee of the department. The owner may, in order to ensure its safekeeping, provide a duplicate or facsimile of the certificate of registration to be kept in the vehicle for display by any person who may legally operate the vehicle under the owner's registration.
(b) The provision of subsection (a) requiring that a certificate of registration be carried in the vehicle to which it refers, or by the person driving the vehicle, shall not apply when the certificate of registration is used for the purpose of making application for renewal of registration or upon a transfer of the vehicle.
(c) For purposes of any vehicle operating as part of a platoon, as defined by § 55-8-101 , the requirements of subsection (a) are satisfied if the certificate of registration is at all times carried in the first or lead vehicle in the platoon.
(d) For purposes of an ADS-operated vehicle, as defined by § 55-30-102 , the requirements of subsection (a) are satisfied if the certificate of registration is at all times carried in or available electronically through, the vehicle to which it refers.
(e) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 6/6/2017.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 171,s 1, eff. 4/24/2017.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 44 (Williams, § 5538.144); Acts 1961, ch. 292, § 1; 1972, ch. 540, § 10; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-408; Acts 2003, ch. 2, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-601 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-601
Voluntary contributions by motor vehicle registrants to support organ donation programs
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the registration or registration renewal of any motor vehicle in any county in which the county clerk participates in this program, the registrant shall have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation of one dollar ($1.00) for the purpose of promoting and supporting organ donation in the state. (b) The voluntary contribution shall be in addition to fees payable for the registration of a motor vehicle. (c) Forms for certificate of vehicle registration renewal furnished by the department shall contain an appropriate designation for the contribution. (d) The contribution shall be paid, in addition to fees required for motor vehicle registration, to the county clerk in the county in which the motor vehicle is registered, shall be retained by the county clerk, and shall be paid over, no less than quarterly, to a tax-exempt, not-for-profit entity created by the county clerks association for the purpose of promoting and supporting organ donation in the state. Acts 1995, ch. 83, § 1; 2007, ch. 484, § 65.
(a) Upon the registration or registration renewal of any motor vehicle in any county in which the county clerk participates in this program, the registrant shall have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation of one dollar ($1.00) for the purpose of promoting and supporting organ donation in the state.
(b) The voluntary contribution shall be in addition to fees payable for the registration of a motor vehicle.
(c) Forms for certificate of vehicle registration renewal furnished by the department shall contain an appropriate designation for the contribution.
(d) The contribution shall be paid, in addition to fees required for motor vehicle registration, to the county clerk in the county in which the motor vehicle is registered, shall be retained by the county clerk, and shall be paid over, no less than quarterly, to a tax-exempt, not-for-profit entity created by the county clerks association for the purpose of promoting and supporting organ donation in the state.
Acts 1995, ch. 83, § 1; 2007, ch. 484, § 65.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-201 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-201
Administration by department
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be administered by the department of safety. Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 2; 1939, ch. 205, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.10 (Williams, § 2715.15); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-703; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 3; T.C.A. §§ 55-7-103 , 55-7-201 .
This chapter shall be administered by the department of safety.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 2; 1939, ch. 205, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.10 (Williams, § 2715.15); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-703; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 3; T.C.A. §§ 55-7-103 , 55-7-201 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-208 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-208
Regulation of use and operation of electric scooter
Status: in_force

Section 55-8-302 applies to an electric scooter and any person operating an electric scooter, including an exclusion from chapters 3 and 4 of this title, relating to titling and registration. Nothing in this section or § 55-8-302 preempts a county, municipality, or metropolitan form of government, by ordinance of its legislative body, from regulating, controlling, or banning the use and operation of electric scooters within the geographic boundaries of the county, municipality, or metropolitan government. The ordinances must be reasonably related to promotion and protection of the health, safety, and welfare of riders, operators, pedestrians, and motorists. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 388, s 5, eff. 7/1/2019.
Section 55-8-302 applies to an electric scooter and any person operating an electric scooter, including an exclusion from chapters 3 and 4 of this title, relating to titling and registration. Nothing in this section or § 55-8-302 preempts a county, municipality, or metropolitan form of government, by ordinance of its legislative body, from regulating, controlling, or banning the use and operation of electric scooters within the geographic boundaries of the county, municipality, or metropolitan government. The ordinances must be reasonably related to promotion and protection of the health, safety, and welfare of riders, operators, pedestrians, and motorists.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 388, s 5, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-277 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-277
Disabled veteran (service-connected)
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, who is a disabled veteran of the United States armed forces, 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 Disabled Veteran military license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), a disabled veteran who is entitled to the issuance of the Disabled Veteran military license plate under subdivision (a)(1) shall be issued a Disabled Veteran military license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) , upon payment of one-half (1/2) of the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and payment of one-half (1/2) of the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) , if the disabled veteran receives or is eligible to receive social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits or supplemental security income (SSI). (b) The design of the Disabled Veteran military license plates that are issued pursuant to this section shall be colored red, white, and blue so as to be similar in hue and intensity to the coloration of the United States flag and shall bear the legend "DISABLED VETERAN." The design of the license plates shall not include the stylized wheelchair symbol or symbol of access in accordance with § 55-21-104 that is included on any license plate issued pursuant to § 55-4-256 or chapter 21 of this title. (c) The Disabled Veteran military license plate issued pursuant to this section is for honorary purposes and does not qualify or grant the operator of a motor vehicle displaying the license plate any rights or privileges extended by chapter 21 of this title, including parking privileges. (d) For purposes of this section, "disabled veteran" means a veteran who has a service-connected disability, as determined by the United States veterans administration. Acts 2020, ch. 660, § 45.
(a) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, who is a disabled veteran of the United States armed forces, 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 Disabled Veteran military license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), a disabled veteran who is entitled to the issuance of the Disabled Veteran military license plate under subdivision (a)(1) shall be issued a Disabled Veteran military license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) , upon payment of one-half (1/2) of the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and payment of one-half (1/2) of the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) , if the disabled veteran receives or is eligible to receive social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits or supplemental security income (SSI).
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, who is a disabled veteran of the United States armed forces, 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 Disabled Veteran military license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), a disabled veteran who is entitled to the issuance of the Disabled Veteran military license plate under subdivision (a)(1) shall be issued a Disabled Veteran military license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) , upon payment of one-half (1/2) of the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and payment of one-half (1/2) of the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) , if the disabled veteran receives or is eligible to receive social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits or supplemental security income (SSI).
(b) The design of the Disabled Veteran military license plates that are issued pursuant to this section shall be colored red, white, and blue so as to be similar in hue and intensity to the coloration of the United States flag and shall bear the legend "DISABLED VETERAN." The design of the license plates shall not include the stylized wheelchair symbol or symbol of access in accordance with § 55-21-104 that is included on any license plate issued pursuant to § 55-4-256 or chapter 21 of this title.
(c) The Disabled Veteran military license plate issued pursuant to this section is for honorary purposes and does not qualify or grant the operator of a motor vehicle displaying the license plate any rights or privileges extended by chapter 21 of this title, including parking privileges.
(d) For purposes of this section, "disabled veteran" means a veteran who has a service-connected disability, as determined by the United States veterans administration.
Acts 2020, ch. 660, § 45.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-395 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-395
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 25, eff. 7/1/2022.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 968, s 25, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-2-101 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 2 / Section 55-2-101
Administration by commissioner of revenue
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, chapters 1-6 of this title shall be administered by the commissioner of revenue. The commissioner of revenue shall have the authority to delegate to the county clerks any functions and duties regarding the administration of chapters 1-6 and chapter 21 of this title; provided, however, that such authority shall not extend to the functions and duties regarding the administration of chapter 3, part 2 of this title. Such delegation shall be in a written form acceptable to the commissioner. The county clerk shall have the option of accepting or rejecting any such delegation. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 718, s 1, eff. 4/16/2014. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 16 (Williams, § 5538.116); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §59-201; Acts 2007 , ch. 484, § 2.
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, chapters 1-6 of this title shall be administered by the commissioner of revenue. The commissioner of revenue shall have the authority to delegate to the county clerks any functions and duties regarding the administration of chapters 1-6 and chapter 21 of this title; provided, however, that such authority shall not extend to the functions and duties regarding the administration of chapter 3, part 2 of this title. Such delegation shall be in a written form acceptable to the commissioner. The county clerk shall have the option of accepting or rejecting any such delegation.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 718, s 1, eff. 4/16/2014.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 16 (Williams, § 5538.116); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §59-201; Acts 2007 , ch. 484, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-18-106 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 18 / Section 55-18-106
License of agent required - Annual fee
Status: in_force

Before any agent or representative may sell, solicit or negotiate membership in an automobile club or association in Tennessee, the agent or representative shall first apply to the commissioner for a license, and the commissioner shall have the full power and authority to issue the license upon proof satisfactory to the commissioner that the person is capable of soliciting automobile club or association memberships, and is of good moral character and recommended by the club or association on behalf of which the membership solicitations are made. No license shall be issued by the commissioner until the applicant has paid to the commissioner an annual license fee of twenty dollars ($20.00). Acts 1957, ch. 157, § 6; modified; T.C.A., §59-1806; Acts 2010 , ch. 1038, § 7.
Before any agent or representative may sell, solicit or negotiate membership in an automobile club or association in Tennessee, the agent or representative shall first apply to the commissioner for a license, and the commissioner shall have the full power and authority to issue the license upon proof satisfactory to the commissioner that the person is capable of soliciting automobile club or association memberships, and is of good moral character and recommended by the club or association on behalf of which the membership solicitations are made. No license shall be issued by the commissioner until the applicant has paid to the commissioner an annual license fee of twenty dollars ($20.00).
Acts 1957, ch. 157, § 6; modified; T.C.A., §59-1806; Acts 2010 , ch. 1038, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-320 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-320
Military and veterans
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Support Our Troops new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must contain a pictorial representation of a soldier and a child in an appropriate design. The plates must be designed in consultation with the board of directors of Support Our Troops, Inc. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Support Our Troops new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Support Our Troops, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to operate the organization's programs and activities in this state. (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 an Explore TN new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) must be designed in consultation with a representative of A Soldier's Child Foundation. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Explore TN new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to A Soldier's Child Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively for the organization's mission to support children of military personnel who have lost their lives while on active duty, including through the provision of birthday celebrations for the children, the payment of fees for camps, and college scholarships. (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 , must be issued A Soldier's Child new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (c) must be of an appropriate design representative of A Soldier's Child Foundation and be designed in consultation with a representative of A Soldier's Child Foundation. (3) The funds produced from the sale of A Soldier's Child new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to A Soldier's Child Foundation in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's programs and activities in this state, including serving the children of United States military personnel who have lost their lives while on active duty. (4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1) , the A Soldier's Child new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (c) has until July 1, 2025, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-202(k)(1) . (d) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued an Honoring the Fallen new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (d) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Memories of Honor. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Honoring the Fallen new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Memories of Honor in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively in this state to support the organization's mission to honor fallen military and the families left behind through athletics, entertainment, and special events to help provide a healthy and active outlet for depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, and survivor's remorse. (e) (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 , must be issued a Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (e) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's programs and activities in this state to help military veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their families, including the provision of financial aid, food, clothing, children's toys, and other essentials. (4) (A) Subject to the requirements of § 55-4-202 , the commissioner is authorized and shall issue a registration plate to an owner or lessee of a motorcycle who is otherwise eligible for a Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate; provided, however, that the owner or lessee shall comply with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motorcycles and shall pay the regular fee applicable to motorcycles and the applicable fee specified in § 55-4-204 prior to the issuance of the plate. (B) The motorcycle plates authorized by this subsection (e) must be substantially the same in design and configuration, allowing for variations due to size restrictions, as the regular Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate authorized by subdivision (e)(1). Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 53, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 9, eff. 7/1/2024. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Support Our Troops new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must contain a pictorial representation of a soldier and a child in an appropriate design. The plates must be designed in consultation with the board of directors of Support Our Troops, Inc. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Support Our Troops new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Support Our Troops, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to operate the organization's programs and activities in this state.
(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 Support Our Troops new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must contain a pictorial representation of a soldier and a child in an appropriate design. The plates must be designed in consultation with the board of directors of Support Our Troops, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Support Our Troops new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Support Our Troops, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to operate the organization's programs and activities in this state.
(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 an Explore TN new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) must be designed in consultation with a representative of A Soldier's Child Foundation. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Explore TN new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to A Soldier's Child Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively for the organization's mission to support children of military personnel who have lost their lives while on active duty, including through the provision of birthday celebrations for the children, the payment of fees for camps, and college scholarships.
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued an Explore TN new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) must be designed in consultation with a representative of A Soldier's Child Foundation.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Explore TN new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to A Soldier's Child Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively for the organization's mission to support children of military personnel who have lost their lives while on active duty, including through the provision of birthday celebrations for the children, the payment of fees for camps, and college scholarships.
(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 , must be issued A Soldier's Child new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (c) must be of an appropriate design representative of A Soldier's Child Foundation and be designed in consultation with a representative of A Soldier's Child Foundation. (3) The funds produced from the sale of A Soldier's Child new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to A Soldier's Child Foundation in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's programs and activities in this state, including serving the children of United States military personnel who have lost their lives while on active duty. (4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1) , the A Soldier's Child new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (c) has until July 1, 2025, 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 , must be issued A Soldier's Child new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (c) must be of an appropriate design representative of A Soldier's Child Foundation and be designed in consultation with a representative of A Soldier's Child Foundation.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of A Soldier's Child new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to A Soldier's Child Foundation in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's programs and activities in this state, including serving the children of United States military personnel who have lost their lives while on active duty.
(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1) , the A Soldier's Child new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (c) has until July 1, 2025, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-202(k)(1) .
(d) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued an Honoring the Fallen new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (d) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Memories of Honor. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Honoring the Fallen new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Memories of Honor in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively in this state to support the organization's mission to honor fallen military and the families left behind through athletics, entertainment, and special events to help provide a healthy and active outlet for depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, and survivor's remorse.
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued an Honoring the Fallen new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (d) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Memories of Honor.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Honoring the Fallen new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Memories of Honor in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively in this state to support the organization's mission to honor fallen military and the families left behind through athletics, entertainment, and special events to help provide a healthy and active outlet for depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, and survivor's remorse.
(e) (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 , must be issued a Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (e) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's programs and activities in this state to help military veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their families, including the provision of financial aid, food, clothing, children's toys, and other essentials. (4) (A) Subject to the requirements of § 55-4-202 , the commissioner is authorized and shall issue a registration plate to an owner or lessee of a motorcycle who is otherwise eligible for a Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate; provided, however, that the owner or lessee shall comply with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motorcycles and shall pay the regular fee applicable to motorcycles and the applicable fee specified in § 55-4-204 prior to the issuance of the plate. (B) The motorcycle plates authorized by this subsection (e) must be substantially the same in design and configuration, allowing for variations due to size restrictions, as the regular Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate authorized by subdivision (e)(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 , must be issued a Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (e) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's programs and activities in this state to help military veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their families, including the provision of financial aid, food, clothing, children's toys, and other essentials.
(4) (A) Subject to the requirements of § 55-4-202 , the commissioner is authorized and shall issue a registration plate to an owner or lessee of a motorcycle who is otherwise eligible for a Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate; provided, however, that the owner or lessee shall comply with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motorcycles and shall pay the regular fee applicable to motorcycles and the applicable fee specified in § 55-4-204 prior to the issuance of the plate. (B) The motorcycle plates authorized by this subsection (e) must be substantially the same in design and configuration, allowing for variations due to size restrictions, as the regular Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate authorized by subdivision (e)(1).
(A) Subject to the requirements of § 55-4-202 , the commissioner is authorized and shall issue a registration plate to an owner or lessee of a motorcycle who is otherwise eligible for a Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate; provided, however, that the owner or lessee shall comply with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motorcycles and shall pay the regular fee applicable to motorcycles and the applicable fee specified in § 55-4-204 prior to the issuance of the plate.
(B) The motorcycle plates authorized by this subsection (e) must be substantially the same in design and configuration, allowing for variations due to size restrictions, as the regular Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate authorized by subdivision (e)(1).
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 53, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 804,s 9, eff. 7/1/2024.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-361 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-361
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 785, s 1, eff. 7/15/2020. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 253, s 35, eff. 7/1/2019.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 785, s 1, eff. 7/15/2020.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 253, s 35, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-412 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-412
Penalty for violating part
Status: in_force

(a) Any person transporting a mobile home, manufactured house or house trailer, as defined in § 55-4-402 , into or through this state, or over any street, road or highway of this state in violation of any provision of this part, commits a Class B misdemeanor punishable as follows: (1) By a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense in a twelve-month period; (2) By a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for the second offense in a twelve-month period; and (3) By a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) and a ninety-day revocation of any driver's license for the third or subsequent offense in a twelve-month period. (b) Within thirty (30) days of conviction for a violation of this section, the clerk of the court of conviction shall give notice of this conviction to the department of transportation. (c) Upon receipt of notice of a third violation in a twelve-month period, 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 of receipt of the notice; provided, that nothing in this subsection (c) 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. (d) This part may be enforced by the department of safety or local law enforcement agencies. Whenever a person is arrested for any violation of this part, the arresting officer may issue a traffic citation to the person in lieu of arrest, continued custody and the taking of the arrested person before a magistrate in accordance with § 55-10-207(b)(3) . Acts 2002, ch. 803, § 12.
(a) Any person transporting a mobile home, manufactured house or house trailer, as defined in § 55-4-402 , into or through this state, or over any street, road or highway of this state in violation of any provision of this part, commits a Class B misdemeanor punishable as follows: (1) By a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense in a twelve-month period; (2) By a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for the second offense in a twelve-month period; and (3) By a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) and a ninety-day revocation of any driver's license for the third or subsequent offense in a twelve-month period.
(1) By a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense in a twelve-month period;
(2) By a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for the second offense in a twelve-month period; and
(3) By a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) and a ninety-day revocation of any driver's license for the third or subsequent offense in a twelve-month period.
(b) Within thirty (30) days of conviction for a violation of this section, the clerk of the court of conviction shall give notice of this conviction to the department of transportation.
(c) Upon receipt of notice of a third violation in a twelve-month period, 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 of receipt of the notice; provided, that nothing in this subsection (c) 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.
(d) This part may be enforced by the department of safety or local law enforcement agencies. Whenever a person is arrested for any violation of this part, the arresting officer may issue a traffic citation to the person in lieu of arrest, continued custody and the taking of the arrested person before a magistrate in accordance with § 55-10-207(b)(3) .
Acts 2002, ch. 803, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-31-403 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 31 / Section 55-31-403
Period exceeding twenty-one (21)
Status: in_force

A person engaged in the business of towing and storing motor vehicles may charge a storage fee for a period exceeding twenty-one (21) days if the last known registered owner of the motor vehicle and all lienholders of record are notified using a nationally recognized overnight delivery carrier, other than the United States postal service, requesting proof of delivery, of the intent to charge a storage fee for a period to exceed twenty-one (21) days. The notice must be given at least ten (10) days prior to the imposition of any additional storage fee. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
A person engaged in the business of towing and storing motor vehicles may charge a storage fee for a period exceeding twenty-one (21) days if the last known registered owner of the motor vehicle and all lienholders of record are notified using a nationally recognized overnight delivery carrier, other than the United States postal service, requesting proof of delivery, of the intent to charge a storage fee for a period to exceed twenty-one (21) days. The notice must be given at least ten (10) days prior to the imposition of any additional storage fee.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-133 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-133
Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations
Status: in_force

(a) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals at intersections as provided in § 55-8-110 , and at all other places, pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter and chapter 10, parts 1-5 of this title. (b) Local authorities are empowered to require by ordinances that pedestrians strictly comply with the directions of any official traffic-control signal and may by ordinance prohibit pedestrians from crossing any roadway in a business district or any designated highways except in a crosswalk. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 32; T.C.A., § 59-833.
(a) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals at intersections as provided in § 55-8-110 , and at all other places, pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter and chapter 10, parts 1-5 of this title.
(b) Local authorities are empowered to require by ordinances that pedestrians strictly comply with the directions of any official traffic-control signal and may by ordinance prohibit pedestrians from crossing any roadway in a business district or any designated highways except in a crosswalk.
Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 32; T.C.A., § 59-833.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-360 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-360
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 37, eff. 7/1/2021.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 37, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-12-202 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 12 / Section 55-12-202
Purpose of part
Status: in_force

The purpose of this part is to develop and implement an efficient insurance verification program that utilizes the online verification system and data transfer standards for transmitting a full book of business specifications, model, and guide of the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration in order to verify whether the financial responsibility requirements of this chapter have been met with a motor vehicle liability insurance policy, and to provide the commissioner of revenue with the authority to develop, implement, and administer the program. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 511,s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.
The purpose of this part is to develop and implement an efficient insurance verification program that utilizes the online verification system and data transfer standards for transmitting a full book of business specifications, model, and guide of the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration in order to verify whether the financial responsibility requirements of this chapter have been met with a motor vehicle liability insurance policy, and to provide the commissioner of revenue with the authority to develop, implement, and administer the program.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 511,s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-209 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 55-7-209
Special requirements for roof trusses
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the commissioner of transportation shall prescribe by orders of general application, rules and regulations for the issuance and/or renewal of special permits for a period of one (1) year, for the transportation of manufactured roof trusses that are in excess of the width dimensions set forth in §§ 55-7-201 and 55-7-202 . (b) These special permits for overdimensional manufactured roof trusses shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) For movements not exceeding ten feet (10') wide, no escort vehicle, special signs, lights and/or markings shall be required; (2) Movements over ten feet (10') wide but not exceeding twelve feet (12') wide: (A) No escort vehicle shall be required to accompany the movement on the interstate highway system, four (4) lane highways, or two (2) lane highways with a minimum pavement or roadway surface width of twenty-four feet (24'); (B) One (1) escort vehicle shall be required to precede the movement where the minimum pavement or roadway surface width is less than twenty-four feet (24'); (C) A flagperson shall be required at all bridge structures where the roadway width is less than twenty feet (20'); (D) The front and rear of the movement shall be appropriately signed and marked; and (E) Escort vehicles shall be appropriately marked; and (3) Movements over twelve feet (12') wide but not exceeding fourteen feet (14') wide: (A) Front and rear escort vehicles shall be required on all two (2) lane highways. Front escort vehicles shall not be required on interstate highways or four (4) lane highways. Front and rear escort vehicles shall be required on interstate highways where two (2) lanes are traveled; (B) Towing vehicles and escort vehicles shall be so equipped as to be in radio communication at all times during movement; (C) The front and rear of the movement shall be appropriately signed and marked; (D) Escort vehicles shall be appropriately marked; and (E) Towing vehicles for fourteen feet (14') wide movements shall be at least fourteen feet six inches (14' 6") in length. (c) Compliance with the conditions specified in subdivisions (b)(2)(D) and (E) and (b)(3)(C) and (D) shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the department of transportation relative to overweight and overdimensional movements on Tennessee highways (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 1680-7-1). (d) Any conflict in the requirements relative to overlength movements, as established by statute, rule or regulation, and the requirements for overwidth movements of manufactured roof trusses established in this section, shall be resolved by applying the more stringent requirements. (e) The commissioner of transportation shall prescribe an annual fee for a special permit to transport overdimensional manufactured roof trusses. This annual fee shall be predicated upon the department's costs in enforcing this section. Acts 1995, ch. 345, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the commissioner of transportation shall prescribe by orders of general application, rules and regulations for the issuance and/or renewal of special permits for a period of one (1) year, for the transportation of manufactured roof trusses that are in excess of the width dimensions set forth in §§ 55-7-201 and 55-7-202 .
(b) These special permits for overdimensional manufactured roof trusses shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) For movements not exceeding ten feet (10') wide, no escort vehicle, special signs, lights and/or markings shall be required; (2) Movements over ten feet (10') wide but not exceeding twelve feet (12') wide: (A) No escort vehicle shall be required to accompany the movement on the interstate highway system, four (4) lane highways, or two (2) lane highways with a minimum pavement or roadway surface width of twenty-four feet (24'); (B) One (1) escort vehicle shall be required to precede the movement where the minimum pavement or roadway surface width is less than twenty-four feet (24'); (C) A flagperson shall be required at all bridge structures where the roadway width is less than twenty feet (20'); (D) The front and rear of the movement shall be appropriately signed and marked; and (E) Escort vehicles shall be appropriately marked; and (3) Movements over twelve feet (12') wide but not exceeding fourteen feet (14') wide: (A) Front and rear escort vehicles shall be required on all two (2) lane highways. Front escort vehicles shall not be required on interstate highways or four (4) lane highways. Front and rear escort vehicles shall be required on interstate highways where two (2) lanes are traveled; (B) Towing vehicles and escort vehicles shall be so equipped as to be in radio communication at all times during movement; (C) The front and rear of the movement shall be appropriately signed and marked; (D) Escort vehicles shall be appropriately marked; and (E) Towing vehicles for fourteen feet (14') wide movements shall be at least fourteen feet six inches (14' 6") in length.
(1) For movements not exceeding ten feet (10') wide, no escort vehicle, special signs, lights and/or markings shall be required;
(2) Movements over ten feet (10') wide but not exceeding twelve feet (12') wide: (A) No escort vehicle shall be required to accompany the movement on the interstate highway system, four (4) lane highways, or two (2) lane highways with a minimum pavement or roadway surface width of twenty-four feet (24'); (B) One (1) escort vehicle shall be required to precede the movement where the minimum pavement or roadway surface width is less than twenty-four feet (24'); (C) A flagperson shall be required at all bridge structures where the roadway width is less than twenty feet (20'); (D) The front and rear of the movement shall be appropriately signed and marked; and (E) Escort vehicles shall be appropriately marked; and
(A) No escort vehicle shall be required to accompany the movement on the interstate highway system, four (4) lane highways, or two (2) lane highways with a minimum pavement or roadway surface width of twenty-four feet (24');
(B) One (1) escort vehicle shall be required to precede the movement where the minimum pavement or roadway surface width is less than twenty-four feet (24');
(C) A flagperson shall be required at all bridge structures where the roadway width is less than twenty feet (20');
(D) The front and rear of the movement shall be appropriately signed and marked; and
(E) Escort vehicles shall be appropriately marked; and
(3) Movements over twelve feet (12') wide but not exceeding fourteen feet (14') wide: (A) Front and rear escort vehicles shall be required on all two (2) lane highways. Front escort vehicles shall not be required on interstate highways or four (4) lane highways. Front and rear escort vehicles shall be required on interstate highways where two (2) lanes are traveled; (B) Towing vehicles and escort vehicles shall be so equipped as to be in radio communication at all times during movement; (C) The front and rear of the movement shall be appropriately signed and marked; (D) Escort vehicles shall be appropriately marked; and (E) Towing vehicles for fourteen feet (14') wide movements shall be at least fourteen feet six inches (14' 6") in length.
(A) Front and rear escort vehicles shall be required on all two (2) lane highways. Front escort vehicles shall not be required on interstate highways or four (4) lane highways. Front and rear escort vehicles shall be required on interstate highways where two (2) lanes are traveled;
(B) Towing vehicles and escort vehicles shall be so equipped as to be in radio communication at all times during movement;
(C) The front and rear of the movement shall be appropriately signed and marked;
(D) Escort vehicles shall be appropriately marked; and
(E) Towing vehicles for fourteen feet (14') wide movements shall be at least fourteen feet six inches (14' 6") in length.
(c) Compliance with the conditions specified in subdivisions (b)(2)(D) and (E) and (b)(3)(C) and (D) shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the department of transportation relative to overweight and overdimensional movements on Tennessee highways (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 1680-7-1).
(d) Any conflict in the requirements relative to overlength movements, as established by statute, rule or regulation, and the requirements for overwidth movements of manufactured roof trusses established in this section, shall be resolved by applying the more stringent requirements.
(e) The commissioner of transportation shall prescribe an annual fee for a special permit to transport overdimensional manufactured roof trusses. This annual fee shall be predicated upon the department's costs in enforcing this section.
Acts 1995, ch. 345, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-31-202 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 31 / Section 55-31-202
Booting prohibited generally - Booting of motor vehicles identified by USDOT number
Status: in_force

(a) It is an offense for a person, other than a licensed parking attendant, to knowingly boot a motor vehicle in this state. (b) It is an offense for a person to knowingly boot a motor vehicle in this state, whether on a commercial or private parking lot, if the motor vehicle is clearly identifiable by: (1) A United States department of transportation (USDOT) number issued by the federal motor carrier safety administration (FMCSA); (2) A registration plate issued and attached to the motor vehicle described in § 55-4-113(a)(2) ; or (3) A registration plate issued and attached to a trailer described in § 55-4-113(a)(5) . (c) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor. (d) A violation of this section for a second or subsequent offense is a Class A misdemeanor. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) It is an offense for a person, other than a licensed parking attendant, to knowingly boot a motor vehicle in this state.
(b) It is an offense for a person to knowingly boot a motor vehicle in this state, whether on a commercial or private parking lot, if the motor vehicle is clearly identifiable by: (1) A United States department of transportation (USDOT) number issued by the federal motor carrier safety administration (FMCSA); (2) A registration plate issued and attached to the motor vehicle described in § 55-4-113(a)(2) ; or (3) A registration plate issued and attached to a trailer described in § 55-4-113(a)(5) .
(1) A United States department of transportation (USDOT) number issued by the federal motor carrier safety administration (FMCSA);
(2) A registration plate issued and attached to the motor vehicle described in § 55-4-113(a)(2) ; or
(3) A registration plate issued and attached to a trailer described in § 55-4-113(a)(5) .
(c) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) A violation of this section for a second or subsequent offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.