Traffic Safety

State (Tennessee)
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. [HB-1196]
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: Rep. John Ragan Assigned To S/c Transportation Subcommittee on 02/24/2015

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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. [HB-1098]
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. Matthew Hill Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 04/21/2015

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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. [HB-1097]
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. Matthew Hill Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/18/2015

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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. [HB-1016]
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: Rep. Bill Beck Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 79 on 04/13/2015

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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. [HB-700]
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: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 03/22/2016

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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. [HB-451]
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: Rep. Jon Lundberg Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 04/01/2015

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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. [HB-300]
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: Rep. Curtis Johnson Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/25/2015

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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. [HB-182]
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 Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Transportation Committee on 04/08/2015

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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. [HB-44]
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: Rep. Dale Carr Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 04/21/2015

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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. [HB-19]
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: Rep. Tilman Goins Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 25 on 04/01/2015

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, increases, from 30 to 60 days, the amount of time in which an affidavit alleging theft of a motor vehicle or its plates must be provided to the issuing entity by the registered owner of a vehicle receiving a notice of a traffic enforcement camera violation to avoid payment for such violation. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-2496]
As introduced, increases, from 30 to 60 days, the amount of time in which an affidavit alleging theft of a motor vehicle or its plates must be provided to the issuing entity by the registered owner of a vehicle receiving a notice of a traffic enforcement camera violation to avoid payment for such violation. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Hill Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Trans & Safety Comm. on 03/19/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, specifies that it is not a violation of a "red alone or stop" signal unless the front tires of a vehicle cross the stop line after the signal is red. [SB-2056]
As enacted, specifies that it is not a violation of a "red alone or stop" signal unless the front tires of a vehicle cross the stop line after the signal is red.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Antonio Parkinson Pub. Ch. 989 on 06/03/2014

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes bicycle riders without stopping completely to turn at and to proceed through red lights when such actions can be done safely. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 2. [SB-1758]
As introduced, authorizes bicycle riders without stopping completely to turn at and to proceed through red lights when such actions can be done safely. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Transportation Comm. on 03/17/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "Motorcyclist Liberty Restoration Act." - Amends TCA Title 55. [SB-1143]
As introduced, enacts the "Motorcyclist Liberty Restoration Act." - Amends TCA Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kelly Keisling Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. T&s Comm. on 03/13/2013

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, directs the department of safety to establish a database that will allow law enforcement officers to notify interested persons when someone is involved in a serious motor vehicle crash. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20. [SB-1116]
As introduced, directs the department of safety to establish a database that will allow law enforcement officers to notify interested persons when someone is involved in a serious motor vehicle crash. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bo Mitchell Re-ref. To S. Cal. Comm. on 04/08/2013

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, increases penalty for not wearing a safety belt; allocates revenues from increased fines for prevention of child abuse and to the Tennessee Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9. [SB-847]
As introduced, increases penalty for not wearing a safety belt; allocates revenues from increased fines for prevention of child abuse and to the Tennessee Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron Rec. For Pass. Ref. To: S. Cal. Comm. on 04/02/2013

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes the use of electronic citations for traffic offenses. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2. [SB-846]
As introduced, authorizes the use of electronic citations for traffic offenses. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Fw&m Comm. on 03/19/2013

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, authorizes commissioner of safety to revoke or refuse to issue authorization for municipalities under 10,000 persons to enforce the rules of the road on portions of the interstate in their city limits if such municipalities do not comply with applicable rules or act without proper authority. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 3. [SB-638]
As enacted, authorizes commissioner of safety to revoke or refuse to issue authorization for municipalities under 10,000 persons to enforce the rules of the road on portions of the interstate in their city limits if such municipalities do not comply with applicable rules or act without proper authority. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 90 on 04/16/2013

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Tennessee 108th 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-559]
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. Timothy Hill Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Trans & Safety Comm. on 03/19/2014

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, increases, from 30 to 60 days, the amount of time in which an affidavit alleging theft of a motor vehicle or its plates must be provided to the issuing entity by the registered owner of a vehicle receiving a notice of a traffic enforcement camera violation to avoid payment for such violation. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-2446]
As introduced, increases, from 30 to 60 days, the amount of time in which an affidavit alleging theft of a motor vehicle or its plates must be provided to the issuing entity by the registered owner of a vehicle receiving a notice of a traffic enforcement camera violation to avoid payment for such violation. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Hill Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/19/2014

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