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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY DEPARTMENT (§§ 55-50-201 — 55-50-205) › Section 55-50-202 - Establishment of rules and regulations

(a)
The commissioner is authorized to establish administrative rules and regulations concerning the licensing of persons to operate motor vehicles, in this state, for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of the traveling public. The commissioner is also authorized to adopt rules and regulations, exemptions and policies promulgated by the secretary. The commissioner is authorized to adopt the rules and regulations, exemptions and policies promulgated by the United States secretary of homeland security. The department is also authorized to utilize any verification process to comply with any rules and regulations, exemptions and policies promulgated by the United States secretary of homeland security.
(b)
The commissioner is also authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of chapter 819 of the Public Acts of 1990. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 2; 1939, ch. 205, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.10 (Williams, § 2715.15); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-703; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 3; T.C.A. §§
55-7-103
,
55-7-202
; Acts 1990, ch. 819, § 10; 1995, ch. 156, § 1; 2007, ch. 194, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY DEPARTMENT (§§ 55-50-201 — 55-50-205) › Section 55-50-203 - Authority to enter agreements

The department of safety may execute or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out this chapter with the licensing authorities of other states and the provinces or territories of Canada, and with third parties permitted in 49 CFR Part 383.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.13 (Williams, § 2715.18); Acts 1973, ch. 224, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-706; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 6; T.C.A., §§
55-7-106
,
55-7-203
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY DEPARTMENT (§§ 55-50-201 — 55-50-205) › Section 55-50-205 - [Enactment contingent on funding by the federal selective service system. See the Compiler's Notes.] Electronic transmittal of information to federal selective service system

The department shall transmit, in an electronic format, necessary information contained on applications for an intermediate driver license, driver license, renewal of driver license or photo identification license to the federal selective service system for any male United States citizen or immigrant who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-six (26) years of age and is required to be registered pursuant to the Military Selective Service Act of 1967 (50 U.S.C. Appx. § 451 et seq.); provided, that the department shall not be required to transmit the information until the department has a sufficient computer operating system in place to efficiently effectuate the transmission.
Acts 2002, ch. 781, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-301 - License required - Requirements - Exception - Applicability to temporary licenses and permits

(a)
Every person applying for an original or renewal driver license shall be required to comply with and be issued a classified driver license meeting the following requirements:
(1)
No person, except those expressly exempted in this section, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person has a valid driver license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being driven;
(2)
No person, except those expressly exempted in this section, shall steer or, while within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, exercise any degree of physical control of a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person has a valid driver license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being towed;
(3)
No person shall receive a driver license unless and until the person surrenders to the department all valid licenses in the person's possession, issued to that person by this or any other jurisdiction. All surrendered licenses issued by another jurisdiction shall be returned, together with information that the person is licensed in this state. No person shall be permitted to have more than one (1) valid driver license at any time; and
(4)
Any person licensed as a driver may exercise the privilege granted upon all streets and highways in this state and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise the privilege by any county, municipal or local board, or body having authority to adopt local police regulations.
(b)
This section is applicable to the issuance of temporary driver licenses and permits.
(c)
A Class M license shall not be required for the operation of an autocycle.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1015,s 10, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.11 (Williams, § 2715.16); Acts 1955, ch. 114, § 2; 1957, ch. 199, §§ 1, 2; 1957, ch. 209, § 1; 1959, ch. 272, § 1; 1967, ch. 238, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; Acts 1972, ch. 467, § 1; 1974, ch. 444, §§ 1, 2; 1975, ch. 82, § 1; 1976, ch. 841, § 1; 1977, ch. 90, § 1; 1977, ch. 189, § 2; 1978, ch. 643, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 247, §§ 5, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-704; Acts 1986, ch. 804, § 7; 1987, ch. 446, § 11; 1988, ch. 584, § 4; T.C.A., §§
55-7-104
, 55-7-301; Acts 2000, ch. 606, § 6; 2007, ch. 194, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-305 - Validity of current licenses

For any person holding a currently valid operator, regular chauffeur, or special chauffeur license on July 1, 1989, the license shall remain valid until expiration, suspension, revocation, or cancellation.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.11 (Williams, § 2715.16); Acts 1955, ch. 114, § 2; 1957, ch. 199, §§ 1, 2; 1957, ch. 209, § 1; 1959, ch. 272, § 1; 1967, ch. 238, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; Acts 1972, ch. 467, § 1; 1974, ch. 444, §§ 1, 2; 1975, ch. 82, § 1; 1976, ch. 841, § 1; 1977, ch. 90, § 1; 1977, ch. 189, § 2; 1978, ch. 643, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 247, §§ 5, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-704; Acts 1986, ch. 804, § 7; 1987, ch. 446, § 11; 1988, ch. 584, § 4; T.C.A., §§
55-7-104
, 55-7-305.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-306 - Electronic driver license system

(a)
The department of safety is authorized to develop a secure and uniform system, to be known as the "electronic driver license system," for authorizing persons to present or submit evidence of a valid driver license in an optional electronic format in lieu of a physical driver license. An acceptable electronic format includes display of electronic images on a cellular telephone or any other type of portable electronic device. The department may contract with one (1) or more entities to develop the electronic driver license system. The department or entity may develop a mobile software application capable of being utilized through a person's electronic device to access an electronic image of the person's driver license.
(b)
The department may accept donations and grants from any source to pay the expenses the department incurs in the development of the electronic driver license system.
(c)
The department may take reasonable measures to publicize the electronic driver license system to potential participants.
(d)
The department shall not charge a fee to participate in the electronic driver license system.
(e)
In lieu of a physical driver license, a person who participates in the system may present or submit evidence of possession of a valid driver license in an electronic format, which shall be accepted as such evidence for identification and other purposes, including upon the request of a law enforcement officer or a seller of alcoholic beverages. The electronic driver license system shall allow law enforcement officers to verify the authenticity of the driver license. If a person displays the evidence in an electronic format pursuant to this subsection (e), the person is not consenting for a law enforcement officer to access any other contents of the electronic device.
(f)
The department shall disable, suspend, or terminate a person's participation in the electronic driver license system if:
(1)
The physical driver license issued to the participant has been cancelled, revoked, or suspended as provided in this chapter; or
(2)
The participant reports that the participant's electronic device has been lost or stolen.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 509,s 1, eff. 5/20/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-307 - Acquired brain injury, intellectual disability, or developmental disability designation for driver's license or photo identification license

(a)
Upon request by a person who has an acquired brain injury, an intellectual disability, or a developmental disability, or by a parent or guardian of a minor, or a conservator of a person with the injury or disability, when the department issues or renews a driver license or photo identification license to the person, the driver license or photo identification license shall have language or a symbol designed by the department, that indicates the person has an acquired brain injury, an intellectual disability, or a developmental disability. The language or symbol shall be displayed clearly on the license.
(b)
A person who elects to have language or a symbol indicating an acquired brain injury, an intellectual disability, or a developmental disability on the person's license at the time of issuance, renewal, or reissue shall pay the required license fee, check a box on the application stating the person has an acquired brain injury, an intellectual disability, or a developmental disability, and provide proof of a diagnosis by a licensed medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist or senior psychological examiner, or neurologist of the acquired brain injury, intellectual disability, or developmental disability.
(c)
A person who elects to have the acquired brain injury, intellectual disability, or developmental disability designation added to the person's license may opt out of participation at any time. If a change is sought outside the normal renewal schedule, the person shall bear the associated costs, consistent with established fees applicable to reissuance of licenses.
(d)
For purposes of this section:
(1)
"Acquired brain injury" means an alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology; and
(2)
"Developmental disability" and "intellectual disability" have the same meanings as defined in §
33-1-101
.
Acts 2018, ch. 981, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-313 - Motorcycle learner's permit for minors—Operation requirements

Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, a minor who has been issued a motorcycle learner's permit and who has completed a certified motorcycle education course approved by the department may operate a motorcycle without limitations on the distance from the minor's home if the minor is accompanied by, and under the direct supervision of, a parent or legal guardian who is also operating a motorcycle and who holds a valid Class M license.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 180, s 1, eff. 1/1/2024.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-324 - Disposition of fees - Motorcycle license or permit examination fee

(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.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-332 - Lost permits or licenses - Duplicates or substitutes

(a)
In the event that a learner permit, intermediate driver license or driver license issued under this chapter is lost or destroyed, the person to whom the permit or license was issued may, upon payment of the required fee, obtain a duplicate or substitute thereof, upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the department that the permit or license has been lost or destroyed, and further provide proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant is indeed the person to whom the permit or license was issued.
(b)
Duplicate licenses obtained during the normal eight-year cycle shall expire eight (8) years from the date of issuance, excluding Class P licenses, which shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance.
(c)
Duplicate temporary licenses obtained in place of temporary licenses, issued pursuant to §
55-50-331(g)
, shall be valid during the period of time specified in §
55-50-331(g)
.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 348,s 7, eff. 1/1/2016.
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
, 55-7-332; Acts 2000, ch. 700, § 11; 2004, ch. 778, § 7; 2007, ch. 194, §§ 19, 20.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-333 - Change of address

Whenever any person after applying for or receiving a license moves from the address named in the application or license, or when the name of a licensee is changed for any reason, the person shall within ten (10) days thereafter notify the department of the change or changes.
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
, 55-7-333.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-334 - [Contingent amendment. Compiler's Notes.] Licenses of persons under or attaining twenty-one

(a)
If the licensee is less than twenty-one (21) years of age, the license shall:
(1)
Bear the language "Under 21 Driver License";
(2)
Be printed in a vertical or portrait format; and
(3)
Contain other secure features identifying the licensee as being under twenty-one (21) years of age.
(b)
Upon attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years, any licensee may obtain a license printed in a horizontal or landscape format without the language required under subdivision (a)(1) by paying the fee for a duplicate license. However, no person shall be required to obtain the duplicate license, until the license expires.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 388,Secs.s1, s2 eff. 7/1/2018.
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
, 55-7-334; Acts 1989, ch. 60, § 8.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-335 - Visible full face on licenses

(a)
All driver licenses shall bear a visible full face photograph of the applicant furnished by the department or bear an endorsement that no photograph is required. No license issued shall be valid unless it bears this photograph or endorsement.
(b)
(1)
The department shall begin developing a plan for implementation of a system for the issuance of driver licenses bearing a visible full face photograph of the licensee, which photograph shall be taken by or under the direction of the department.
(2)
The department shall use such process or processes in the issuance of licenses that prohibit, as nearly as practicable, the ability to alter or reproduce the license or the ability to superimpose a photograph on the license without ready detection.
(3)
This system shall permit the keeping of a copy of the actual driver license as issued.
(c)
In the development and installation of a system for the issuance of licenses, the department shall establish regulations and standards for the evaluation of various processes and equipment available for this purpose, and shall provide an opportunity for each reliable and financially responsible company with such a process to demonstrate its process and equipment for the purpose of determining the best available process and equipment at the most economical price. Any contracts for the purchase of material and equipment required to implement this program shall be entered into in accordance with the competitive bid procedures provided for in title 12, chapter 3. The commissioner may solicit outside consulting services in order to accomplish on a competitive basis the design and application of the system and implementation thereof. The commissioner shall require a performance bond sufficient to guarantee the performance of any such lease or franchise contracts that may be entered into, the bond to be sufficient to protect the interests of the state and of the individual license purchasers.
(d)
In addition to its other duties under the law, the procurement commission shall advise the commissioner on appropriate standards for the evaluation of various processes and equipment, shall observe any demonstrations of processes and equipment, and shall advise the commissioner on the most economic and feasible method available.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 219, Secs.s5, s6 eff. 4/22/2021.
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. 618, § 1; 1982, ch. 767, § 1; 1984, ch. 942, § 1; 1987, ch. 446, § 9; 1988, ch. 584, § 7; T.C.A., §§
55-7-107
,
55-7-108
, 55-7-335; Acts 2010 , ch. 1037, § 5; 2011 , ch. 295, § 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-337 - Expiration of licenses

(a)
Every driver license issued by the department on or after January 1, 2016, shall be issued for a period of eight (8) years excluding Class P licenses, which shall expire one (1) year from the date of initial issuance. The commissioner may issue an initial license or renew a license that shall remain valid for three (3) to eight (8) years in order to transition licensees to an eight-year renewal cycle. License fees due under §
55-50-323
shall be prorated to reflect the appropriate fee for a renewal cycle of lesser length than eight (8) years; provided, that for Class D, Class M, and photo identification licenses, there shall be deducted from the gross prorated fee the amount of two dollars ($2.00).
(b)
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, temporary licenses issued pursuant to §
55-50-331(g)
shall be valid during the period of time specified in §
55-50-331(g)
.
(c)
Any person issued a license or permit prior to July 1, 2004, who is subject to §
55-50-331(g)
shall, upon renewal or reapplication, receive, if otherwise eligible, a temporary license, which shall expire in accordance with §
55-50-331(g)
.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 145,s 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 348,s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.
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
, 55-7-337; Acts 1990, ch. 830, § 3; 1992, ch. 791, § 6; 2004, ch. 778, § 8; 2007, ch. 194, §§ 22, 23.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-339 - Issuance or restoration of license of minor withdrawn from secondary school

Following a license revocation or denial under §
55-50-321(c)(2)
or §
55-50-502(a)(1)(J)
, the department shall not issue a new license or otherwise restore the driving privilege unless and until the person has paid a reinstatement fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) and all other driver license fees, and has complied with all testing requirements of this chapter.
Acts 1990, ch. 819, § 5; 1995, ch. 156, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-351 - License to be carried and exhibited on demand - Arrest and penalty for violations

(a)
Every licensee shall have the licensee's license in immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display it upon demand of any officer or agent of the department or any police officer of the state, county or municipality, except that where the licensee has previously deposited the license with the officer or court demanding bail, and has received a receipt from the officer or the court, the receipt is to serve as a substitute for the license until the specified date for court appearance of licensee or the license is otherwise returned to the licensee by the officer or court accepting the license for deposit. Any peace officer, field deputy, or inspector of the department, or any other law enforcement officer of this state or municipality thereof, has the right to demand the exhibition of the license of any operator of a motorscooter as described in §
55-8-101
, and effect the arrest of any person so found to be in violation of this section.
(b)
A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 100, s 17, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 8; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.16 (Williams, § 2715.21); Acts 1957, ch. 209, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 59-709, 55-7-109, 55-7-351; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2000, ch. 700, § 12.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-352 - Anatomical gifts

(a)
The department shall provide with each driver license issued a statement whereby the holder of the license may certify the person's willingness to make an anatomical gift under title 68, chapter 30, part 1.
(b)
The department shall provide to each licensee certifying this willingness a statement to include the licensee's blood group and RH factor.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 6; 1943, ch. 56, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.14 (Williams, §§ 2715.19, 2715.19a); Acts 1955, ch. 114, § 4; 1967, ch. 97, § 1; 1967, ch. 370, § 1; 1969, ch. 176, §§ 1, 2; 1970, ch. 352, § 1; 1972, ch. 652, § 1; 1974, ch. 444, §§ 3, 4; 1974, ch. 748, § 31; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-707; Acts 1980, ch. 817, § 1; 1982, ch. 767, § 1; 1984, ch. 942, § 1; 1987, ch. 446, § 9; 1988, ch. 584, § 7; T.C.A., §§
55-7-107
, 55-7-352; Acts 2007, ch. 428, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-353 - Sexual, violent sexual, violent juvenile sexual offender identification - Human trafficker identification

(a)
When the department issues or renews a driver license or photo identification card to a sexual offender, violent sexual offender or violent juvenile sexual offender as required by §
40-39-213
, the driver license or photo identification card shall bear a designation sufficient to enable a law enforcement officer to identify the bearer of the license or card as a sexual offender, violent sexual offender or violent juvenile sexual offender.
(b)
When the department issues or renews a driver license or photo identification license to a person convicted of a human trafficking offense, as defined in §
39-13-314
, the driver license or photo identification license must bear a designation sufficient to enable a law enforcement officer to identify the bearer of the license as a person who has been convicted of a human trafficking offense.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1015, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1143, § 2; 2011 , ch. 483, § 24.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 3 - APPLICATION, EXAMINATION, AND ISSUANCE (§§ 55-50-301 — 55-50-354) › Section 55-50-354 - Language or symbol on driver license or photo identification card reflecting military service

(a)
When the department issues or renews a driver license or photo identification card to an honorably discharged veteran, the driver license or photo identification card shall have language or a symbol designed by the department of veterans services, in consultation with the department of safety, that appropriately reflects the driver's military service. The language or symbol shall be displayed prominently on the license.
(b)
Tennessee veterans who elect to have language or a symbol indicating their military service on their driver license at the time of renewal or reissue shall pay the required license or photo identification card fee, check a box on the application stating they are a veteran, and provide a certified copy of:
(1)
The applicant's certificate of release or discharge, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), showing dates of service and that the applicant received an honorable discharge;
(2)
The applicant's department of defense form DD form 2 (Retired) identification;
(3)
The applicant's AGO Form 53-55 or NAVPERS 553 showing the dates of service; or
(4)
The applicant's official NAVPERS-660 form, showing proof of honorable discharge.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 247, s 1, eff. 4/28/2021.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 519, s 1, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 677, s 1, eff. 4/12/2018.
Acts 2011 , ch. 337, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-401 - Limitation on number of driver licenses

No person who operates a commercial motor vehicle shall have more than one (1) driver license.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.13 (Williams, § 2715.18); Acts 1973, ch. 224, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-706; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 6; T.C.A., §§
55-7-106
, 55-7-401.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-402 - Notification required by employee

(a)
Notification of Violations:
(1)
To State.
Any operator of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver license issued by this state, and who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, in this or any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the department of the conviction in the manner specified by the department within thirty (30) days of the date of conviction; and
(2)
To Employers.
Any operator of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver license issued by this state, and who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in this or any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the operator's employer in writing of the conviction within thirty (30) days of the date of conviction.
(b)
Notification of Suspensions, Revocations and Cancellations.
Each employee whose driver license is suspended, revoked, or cancelled by this state, who loses the privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle in any state for any period, or who is disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle for any period, shall notify the operator's employer of that fact before the end of the business day following the day the employee received notice of that fact.
(c)
Notification of Previous Employment.
(1)
General Rule.
Each person who applies for employment as an operator of a commercial motor vehicle, with an employer, shall provide notification to the employer, at the time of the application, of any previous employment as an operator of a commercial motor vehicle.
(2)
Period of Previous Employment.
The period of previous employment of which notification must be given under subdivision (c)(1) shall be the ten-year period ending on the date of application for employment, or the greater period which may be established by regulation by the secretary of transportation.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.13 (Williams, § 2715.18); Acts 1973, ch. 224, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-706; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 6; T.C.A., §§
55-7-106
, 55-7-402.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-403 - Employer responsibilities

No employer shall knowingly allow, permit, or authorize an employee to operate a commercial motor vehicle in the United States during any period:
(1)
In which the employee has a driver license suspended, revoked, or cancelled by a state, has lost the privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a state, or has been disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle;
(2)
In which the employee has more than one (1) driver license. Each employer shall require the information specified in §
55-50-402(c)
to be provided by the applicant;
(3)
In which the driver, or the CMV the employee is driving, or the motor carrier operation, is subject to an out-of-service order; or
(4)
In violation of a federal, state or local law or regulation pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossings.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.13 (Williams, § 2715.18); Acts 1973, ch. 224, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-706; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 6; T.C.A., §§
55-7-106
, 55-7-403; Acts 2009, ch. 321, § 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-406 - Application for commercial driver license

(a)
The application for a commercial driver license shall include the following:
(1)
The full legal name and current legal residential address of the person, including the street address and number or route and box number (or post office box number if the person has no bona fide residential street address);
(2)
A physical description of the person including sex, height, weight, hair and eye colors;
(3)
The applicant's social security number;
(4)
Date of birth;
(5)
Signature;
(6)
Photograph;
(7)
Certification that all information is correct;
(8)
Statement that the applicant has read and understands the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Law of 1977, compiled in chapter 12 of this title; and
(9)
Any other information deemed necessary or required by the department or the secretary of transportation.
(b)
The application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of six dollars ($6.00) that shall constitute expendable receipts of the department.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.13 (Williams, § 2715.18); Acts 1973, ch. 224, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-706; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 6; T.C.A., §§
55-7-106
, 55-7-406; Acts 1989, ch. 137, § 3; 1989, ch. 341, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-408 - Driving under the influence

For purposes of this chapter and §
55-10-401
, any person who drives, operates or exercises physical control of a commercial motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of four hundredths of one percent (0.04%) or more commits the offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol, in violation of §
55-50-405
.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.13 (Williams, § 2715.18); Acts 1973, ch. 224, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-706; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 6; T.C.A., §§
55-7-106
, 55-7-408; Acts 2009, ch. 321, § 27.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-410 - Rulemaking authority

The department may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to carry out this part.
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 205, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.13 (Williams, § 2715.18); Acts 1973, ch. 224, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-706; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 6; T.C.A., §§
55-7-106
, 55-7-410.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-411 - Where denial of commercial driver license based on medical disqualification not permitted - Suspension

(a)
No person shall be denied issuance or renewal of a commercial driver license nor be deemed medically unqualified to operate a motor vehicle based on the failure to meet motor carrier safety regulations adopted pursuant to §
65-15-111
relative to:
(1)
Distant visual acuity, if the person has only one (1) eye but the distant visual acuity in the eye meets the requirements of
49 CFR § 391.41(b)(10)
;
(2)
A medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin, but whose medical history indicates that the insulin controls the diabetes to the extent that the condition is not likely to cause any loss of ability to control a motor vehicle;
(3)
Classification as an American Heart Association functional Class I or II heart patient, according to the American Heart Association functional classification system; or
(4)
Implantation of an automated implantable cardiac defibrillator due to:
(A)
A sudden death event; provided, that the person submits to the department a certified statement from a physician duly licensed to practice medicine that the defibrillator has not fired within the six-month period prior to the date of the statement; or
(B)
A prophylactic reason;
if the driver satisfies all other applicable state and federal requirements for the issuance of a commercial driver license, and the conditions of subsection (b) are met.
(b)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), the following conditions shall also be met:
(1)
The driver shall operate a commercial motor vehicle only in intrastate commerce in this state; and
(2)
The driver shall not transport hazardous materials required to be placarded under applicable federal law except as provided by
49 CFR § 391.41(b)
nor operate a common carrier motor vehicle for the transporting of passengers for hire.
(c)
Any driver who, after issuance of a commercial driver license under this section, fails to meet the conditions imposed by this section, shall be subject to the suspension provisions of §
55-50-405
. The commissioner may suspend for life the commercial driver license of any driver found to have committed a serious traffic violation or reportable accident related to the driver's medical condition as provided in this section.
(d)
This section shall not be valid if enforcement of this section would result in the loss of or the disqualification for federal funding for any state agency or program.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 779,Secs.s1, s2 eff. 4/12/2016.
Acts 1990, ch. 1021, § 1; 1995, ch. 227, § 1; 1998, ch. 679, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-412 - Approaching and driving over a railroad highway grade crossing

(a)
It is unlawful for the operator of a commercial motor vehicle to fail to:
(1)
Slow down and check that the railroad highway grade crossing is clear of an approaching train, if the driver is not required by §
55-8-147
to always stop at the crossing;
(2)
Stop before reaching the railroad highway grade crossing, if the tracks are not clear, if the driver is not required to always stop, pursuant to §
55-8-147
;
(3)
Have sufficient space to drive completely through the railroad highway grade crossing without stopping; or
(4)
Negotiate a railroad highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.
(b)
A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only.
Acts 2001, ch. 110, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-413 - Valid medical card required

(a)
(1)
Beginning January 1, 2011, all persons holding valid commercial driver licenses issued by this state shall be required to maintain a valid medical card and provide the department a copy of each medical card issued, or provide evidence of an exemption from the medical card requirements.
(2)
Persons who apply for a commercial driver license on or after January 1, 2012, will be required to provide the department with a copy of their current medical card or provide evidence of an exemption from the medical card requirements prior to issuance of a commercial driver license.
(b)
The copies shall be provided in a manner prescribed by the department.
(c)
A commercial driver who fails to maintain current proof of the driver's medical card with the department shall be subject to cancellation of the driver's commercial driver license.
(d)
This section shall not apply to a person holding a commercial driver license to perform transportation services as an employee of the federal government, a state, a political subdivision of a state, or an agency established under a compact between states that has been approved by the congress of the United States; provided, however, that the exemption created by this subsection (d) shall not apply to a passenger, school bus or hazardous material endorsement.
Acts 2010, ch. 1037, § 9; 2011, ch. 50, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-416 - Entry - level driver training

(a)
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Approved FMCSA training provider" means an entity that is listed on the FMCSA training provider registry; and
(2)
"Entry-level driver training" means training that a driver receives from an entity listed on the FMCSA training provider registry prior to the driver:
(A)
Taking a skills test required to receive a Class A or Class B driver license for the first time;
(B)
Taking a skills test required to upgrade to a Class A or Class B driver license;
(C)
Taking a skills test required to obtain a passenger (P) endorsement for the first time;
(D)
Taking a skills test required to obtain a school bus (S) endorsement for the first time; or
(E)
Taking a test required to obtain a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.
(b)
(1)
(A)
Prior to being issued a Class A or Class B driver license for the first time or upgrading to a Class A or Class B driver license, an applicant must complete entry-level driver training that includes driving theory and behind-the-wheel instruction on an open range and on public roads.
(B)
Prior to being issued a passenger (P), school bus (S), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, an applicant must complete the entry-level driver training appropriate for that endorsement.
(C)
Except for a driver seeking a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, the theory instruction and the behind-the-wheel instruction portions of the driver's entry-level driver training must be completed within one (1) year of each other.
(2)
The following applicants are not required to comply with the requirements of subdivision (b)(1):
(A)
An applicant who is eligible for a skills test waiver pursuant to §
55-50-322(b)(2)
; and
(B)
An applicant who is seeking to remove a restriction in accordance with
49 CFR 383.135(b)(7)
.
(3)
An applicant for a CDL, CLP, or an endorsement for a CDL or CLP must comply with the requirements of
49 CFR § 380.600
et seq. in addition to other federal or state regulations, and all subsequent amendments promulgated, approved, and adopted by the FMCSA.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 992, s 3, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 50 - UNIFORM CLASSIFIED AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 55-50-101 — 55-50-903) › Part 4 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES (§§ 55-50-401 — 55-50-418) › Section 55-50-418 - Audits - Research partnership

(a)
The department shall periodically audit CDL skills tests conducted by department employees. The audit may include, but is not limited to, overt observation of skills examinations, covert observations of skills examinations, and co-scoring of skills examinations.
(b)
By January 1, 2023, the department shall prepare informational materials for individuals preparing to take the CDL skills tests.
(c)
The department is authorized to partner with institutions of higher education to conduct research related to commercial drivers and CDLs, strategies to promote driving careers in the commercial trucking industry, and strategies to better enable drivers to obtain and retain CDLs.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 992, s 3, eff. 7/1/2022.