Traffic Safety

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As enacted, enacts the "Elena Zamora Memorial Act," which changes the criminal penalties for failure to yield when that violation results in an accident resulting in serious bodily injury to or death of any person. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-2425]
As enacted, enacts the "Elena Zamora Memorial Act," which changes the criminal penalties for failure to yield when that violation results in an accident resulting in serious bodily injury to or death of any person. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steven Dickerson Pub. Ch. 834 on 04/26/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, deletes requirement that the child safety seat for a child age one through three weighing more than 20 pounds be secured in a forward-facing position. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 6. [SB-2345]
As introduced, deletes requirement that the child safety seat for a child age one through three weighing more than 20 pounds be secured in a forward-facing position. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steven Dickerson Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 01/25/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer to provide to a person who is issued an electronic traffic citation an opportunity to read the electronic citation and a paper copy of the electronic citation after it is signed. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2. [SB-2220]
As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer to provide to a person who is issued an electronic traffic citation an opportunity to read the electronic citation and a paper copy of the electronic citation after it is signed. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Southerland Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 01/25/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, creates a Class C misdemeanor for operating a vehicle hauling timber, logs, or pulpwood on U.S. Highway 11/State Route 2 in the city limits of the City of Cleveland in Bradley County. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 55, Chapter 7. [SB-2203]
As introduced, creates a Class C misdemeanor for operating a vehicle hauling timber, logs, or pulpwood on U.S. Highway 11/State Route 2 in the city limits of the City of Cleveland in Bradley County. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 55, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 03/07/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, imposes a fine of $200 for parking violations on two-lane state highways where the illegally parked vehicle restricts access to emergency vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-2199]
As introduced, imposes a fine of $200 for parking violations on two-lane state highways where the illegally parked vehicle restricts access to emergency vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey Rcvd. From S., Held On H. Desk. on 03/10/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, deletes obsolete ignition interlock program development fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67. [SB-1970]
As introduced, deletes obsolete ignition interlock program development fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 03/07/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, requires two notices of violation or citation based on evidence obtained from an unmanned traffic enforcement camera be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle prior to imposing additional costs and penalties for nonpayment of the violation or citation. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [SB-1863]
As introduced, requires two notices of violation or citation based on evidence obtained from an unmanned traffic enforcement camera be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle prior to imposing additional costs and penalties for nonpayment of the violation or citation. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Reginald Tate Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 01/25/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, creates a Class C misdemeanor for operating a vehicle hauling timber, logs, or pulpwood on U.S. Highway 11/State Route 2 in Bradley County. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 55, Chapter 7. [SB-1718]
As introduced, creates a Class C misdemeanor for operating a vehicle hauling timber, logs, or pulpwood on U.S. Highway 11/State Route 2 in Bradley County. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 55, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire Recalled From Senate Transportation & Safety Committee on 01/25/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As enacted, establishes requirements for the operation of electric bicycles. - Amends TCA Section 54-10-111; Section 54-5-142; Section 54-5-211 and Title 55. [SB-1705]
As enacted, establishes requirements for the operation of electric bicycles. - Amends TCA Section 54-10-111; Section 54-5-142; Section 54-5-211 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Briggs Pub. Ch. 823 on 04/26/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As enacted, creates offense of operating a motor vehicle in a bicycle lane; establishes exceptions to offense and penalties for violations. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1697]
As enacted, creates offense of operating a motor vehicle in a bicycle lane; establishes exceptions to offense and penalties for violations. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey Pub. Ch. 944 on 05/02/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, deletes requirement that the child safety seat for a child age one through three weighing more than 20 pounds be secured in a forward-facing position. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 6. [SB-1674]
As introduced, deletes requirement that the child safety seat for a child age one through three weighing more than 20 pounds be secured in a forward-facing position. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Def. To Summer Study on 03/22/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As enacted, enacts the "Slow Poke Law," which prohibits the operation of vehicles in the left lane of interstates and multilane divided highways, except for passing and other purposes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1608]
As enacted, enacts the "Slow Poke Law," which prohibits the operation of vehicles in the left lane of interstates and multilane divided highways, except for passing and other purposes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 842 on 05/02/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As enacted, redesignates, from nonmoving to moving, traffic violations for transmitting or reading written messages on hand-held devices while driving; requires that first offenders for transmitting or reading written messages on hand-held devices while driving attend and complete a driver education course. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1589]
As enacted, redesignates, from nonmoving to moving, traffic violations for transmitting or reading written messages on hand-held devices while driving; requires that first offenders for transmitting or reading written messages on hand-held devices while driving attend and complete a driver education course. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Jackson Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1077 on 05/23/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, enhances the penalty for texting while driving from a nonmoving traffic violation to a moving traffic violation, removes $10.00 limitation on court costs, and imposes litigation taxes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1442]
As introduced, enhances the penalty for texting while driving from a nonmoving traffic violation to a moving traffic violation, removes $10.00 limitation on court costs, and imposes litigation taxes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Jackson Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 01/13/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, exempts vehicles in a parade or community event from receiving a traffic citation based on evidence obtained from unmanned traffic enforcement cameras. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [SB-1120]
As introduced, exempts vehicles in a parade or community event from receiving a traffic citation based on evidence obtained from unmanned traffic enforcement cameras. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Failed In Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 03/25/2015

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As enacted, extends the rules of the road requiring drivers to yield the right-of-way at intersections and other locations to the operation of vehicles on drives open to public use and frequented by the public at large. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1046]
As enacted, extends the rules of the road requiring drivers to yield the right-of-way at intersections and other locations to the operation of vehicles on drives open to public use and frequented by the public at large. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steven Dickerson Pub. Ch. 79 on 04/13/2015

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits the use of unmanned traffic enforcement cameras in certain areas of Bluff City. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1006]
As introduced, prohibits the use of unmanned traffic enforcement cameras in certain areas of Bluff City. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Niceley Re-refer To Senate Calendar Committee on 04/02/2015

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, requires any contract entered into by a city with a company for the installation or maintenance of an unmanned traffic enforcement camera to be for a term that does not extend beyond one year from the current terms of office for a majority of the legislative body. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1002]
As introduced, requires any contract entered into by a city with a company for the installation or maintenance of an unmanned traffic enforcement camera to be for a term that does not extend beyond one year from the current terms of office for a majority of the legislative body. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Niceley Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 03/25/2015

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, exempts drivers and passengers over 21 years of age from the requirement to wear a crash helmet while operating or riding in motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles, if the person is covered by health or medical insurance other than insurance through TennCare; makes a violation of the helmet law a secondary offense. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302. [SB-925]
As introduced, exempts drivers and passengers over 21 years of age from the requirement to wear a crash helmet while operating or riding in motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles, if the person is covered by health or medical insurance other than insurance through TennCare; makes a violation of the helmet law a secondary offense. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kerry Roberts Failed In Senate Finance, Ways & Means Comm on 03/22/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, amends the definition of "rickshaw," for the purposes of authorizing home rule municipalities to regulate rickshaws, to exclude bicycles built for more than three people and motorized scooters used by disabled persons from the definition. - Amends TCA Title 55. [SB-577]
As introduced, amends the definition of "rickshaw," for the purposes of authorizing home rule municipalities to regulate rickshaws, to exclude bicycles built for more than three people and motorized scooters used by disabled persons from the definition. - Amends TCA Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 03/25/2015

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