Traffic Safety

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, revises the fines for failing to use a seat belt and increases the maximum fine for texting while driving from a $50.00 to a fine of $250. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 6. [SB-443]
As introduced, revises the fines for failing to use a seat belt and increases the maximum fine for texting while driving from a $50.00 to a fine of $250. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 6.

  

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

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, on or after July 1, 2015, bans the use of unmanned traffic enforcement cameras by political subdivisions unless any fines, fees, or additional court costs collected by a local government through the use of unmanned traffic enforcement cameras are transferred to the state for student assistance award purposes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 4 and Section 55-8-198. [SB-361]
As introduced, on or after July 1, 2015, bans the use of unmanned traffic enforcement cameras by political subdivisions unless any fines, fees, or additional court costs collected by a local government through the use of unmanned traffic enforcement cameras are transferred to the state for student assistance award purposes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 4 and Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lee Harris Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 03/18/2015

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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-132]
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 Finance, Ways, And Means Committee on 04/07/2015

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As enacted, specifies that utility workers and meter readers are exempt from wearing seat belts while emerging from and reentering a vehicle at frequent intervals, and while the vehicle is operated at less than 40 mph. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-603. [SB-120]
As enacted, specifies that utility workers and meter readers are exempt from wearing seat belts while emerging from and reentering a vehicle at frequent intervals, and while the vehicle is operated at less than 40 mph. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-603.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Pub. Ch. 25 on 04/01/2015

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, elevates the offense of hit and run with a motor vehicle from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony where the driver knew or should have known that the serious bodily injury resulted from the accident; allows the jury to infer that the driver knew or should have known death or bodily injury resulted from the accident if the person involved was a pedestrian or cyclist or other vulnerable user of the highway. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 1. [SB-31]
As introduced, elevates the offense of hit and run with a motor vehicle from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony where the driver knew or should have known that the serious bodily injury resulted from the accident; allows the jury to infer that the driver knew or should have known death or bodily injury resulted from the accident if the person involved was a pedestrian or cyclist or other vulnerable user of the highway. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee on 04/18/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As enacted, requires that every notice of violation or citation issued that is based solely upon evidence obtained from any traffic enforcement camera used to enforce or monitor traffic violations of the requirement that motor vehicles stop at a red light, include a disclaimer stating that nonpayment of the notice or citation cannot adversely affect the person's credit score or report, driver's license, and/or automobile insurance rates. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-2510]
As enacted, requires that every notice of violation or citation issued that is based solely upon evidence obtained from any traffic enforcement camera used to enforce or monitor traffic violations of the requirement that motor vehicles stop at a red light, include a disclaimer stating that nonpayment of the notice or citation cannot adversely affect the person's credit score or report, driver's license, and/or automobile insurance rates. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 998 on 05/02/2016

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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. [HB-2330]
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: Rep. Cameron Sexton Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 03/22/2016

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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. [HB-2300]
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: Rep. Bill Beck Comp. Became 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. [HB-2216]
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: Rep. Jason Powell Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/02/2016

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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. [HB-2164]
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: Rep. David Hawk P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 01/27/2016

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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 the city limits of the City of Cleveland in Bradley County. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 55, Chapter 7. [HB-2134]
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: Rep. Kevin Brooks Withdrawn. on 04/18/2016

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Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, deletes obsolete ignition interlock program development fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67. [HB-2001]
As introduced, deletes obsolete ignition interlock program development fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jimmy Matlock Assigned To S/c Transportation Subcommittee on 01/27/2016

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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. [HB-1781]
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: Rep. Jim Coley Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 02/24/2016

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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. [HB-1711]
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: Rep. Eddie Smith Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 823 on 04/26/2016

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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. [HB-1511]
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: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Pub. Ch. 1077 on 05/23/2016

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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. [HB-1487]
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: Rep. Bill Beck Comp. Became 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. [HB-1468]
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: Rep. Bill Beck Sponsor(s) Withdrawn. on 03/14/2016

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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. [HB-1421]
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: Rep. Ron Lollar P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 01/13/2016

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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. [HB-1416]
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. Mark Pody Pub. Ch. 842 on 05/02/2016

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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. [HB-1224]
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: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 04/21/2015

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