Traffic Safety

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, imposes requirements on municipalities and counties for operation and new locations of traffic enforcement cameras. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-2026]
As introduced, imposes requirements on municipalities and counties for operation and new locations of traffic enforcement cameras. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Stewart Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Trans Comm. on 04/20/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, broadens application of lighting requirements for vehicles or trailers transporting certain loads at night to apply to such loads projecting three and one-half feet or more, rather than four feet or more, beyond rear of vehicle's body. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4 and Title 65, Chapter 15. [SB-1846]
As enacted, broadens application of lighting requirements for vehicles or trailers transporting certain loads at night to apply to such loads projecting three and one-half feet or more, rather than four feet or more, beyond rear of vehicle's body. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4 and Title 65, Chapter 15.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Henry Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Trans Comm. on 04/13/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires loose material hauled in open bed of certain motor vehicles to be covered by tarpaulin in addition to present requirement limiting height of load. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 7. [SB-1840]
As introduced, requires loose material hauled in open bed of certain motor vehicles to be covered by tarpaulin in addition to present requirement limiting height of load. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roy Herron P2c, Ref. To S. Trans Comm. on 02/24/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, revises enforcement provisions of unmanned traffic surveillance cameras. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1684]
As enacted, revises enforcement provisions of unmanned traffic surveillance cameras. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy Pub. Ch. 425 on 06/10/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, removes all requirements or restrictions regarding traffic enforcement cameras. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1633]
As introduced, removes all requirements or restrictions regarding traffic enforcement cameras. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero Assigned To Gen. Sub Of Trans. Com. on 01/18/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires local governing body of municipalities or counties to approve location of each traffic enforcement camera placed or located within such jurisdiction after July 1, 2011; establishes penalty up to $50.00 plus court costs. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1289]
As introduced, requires local governing body of municipalities or counties to approve location of each traffic enforcement camera placed or located within such jurisdiction after July 1, 2011; establishes penalty up to $50.00 plus court costs. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Southerland Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Trans. Com. on 03/15/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, broadens requirement that drivers exercise due care to apply to bicyclists; enhances penalty for certain traffic violations that cause serious bodily injury or death. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1171]
As enacted, broadens requirement that drivers exercise due care to apply to bicyclists; enhances penalty for certain traffic violations that cause serious bodily injury or death. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Andy Berke Pub. Ch. 192 on 05/23/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires that local governments employing traffic enforcement cameras make required signage in advance of such cameras visible and conspicuous; requires that citations state fine amount and additional fees or court costs separately. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1167]
As introduced, requires that local governments employing traffic enforcement cameras make required signage in advance of such cameras visible and conspicuous; requires that citations state fine amount and additional fees or court costs separately. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris Assigned To Gen. Sub Of Trans. Com. on 03/02/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, eliminates a minimum and maximum range of fines for obscene displays on motor vehicles and specifies that the fine is a flat $50.00. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-187. [SB-1142]
As enacted, eliminates a minimum and maximum range of fines for obscene displays on motor vehicles and specifies that the fine is a flat $50.00. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-187.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Henry Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 58 on 04/28/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires that a traffic citation based upon evidence obtained by a traffic enforcement camera is to be served upon the driver in the same manner as a criminal summons and prosecuted in the same manner as a traffic citation based upon the observation of a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1117]
As introduced, requires that a traffic citation based upon evidence obtained by a traffic enforcement camera is to be served upon the driver in the same manner as a criminal summons and prosecuted in the same manner as a traffic citation based upon the observation of a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Trans Comm. on 03/23/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, increases penalty for speeding in marked school zone from Class C misdemeanor to Class B misdemeanor; designates $50.00 of such enhanced penalty to be used by TDOT for grants for safe pathways for students. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1083]
As introduced, increases penalty for speeding in marked school zone from Class C misdemeanor to Class B misdemeanor; designates $50.00 of such enhanced penalty to be used by TDOT for grants for safe pathways for students. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Andy Berke Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Fw&m Comm. on 04/03/2012

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires violations from traffic enforcement cameras to be reviewed by POST-certified officers, rather than employees of law enforcement office; prohibits mailing of notices of such violations by traffic camera vendors. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-979]
As introduced, requires violations from traffic enforcement cameras to be reviewed by POST-certified officers, rather than employees of law enforcement office; prohibits mailing of notices of such violations by traffic camera vendors. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores Gresham Assigned To Gen. Sub Of Trans. Com. on 03/15/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, provides that the red flag required to be attached to a load that projects beyond the rear of a motor vehicle may be made of plastic pliable material instead of cloth. - Amends TCA Title 55. [SB-704]
As introduced, provides that the red flag required to be attached to a load that projects beyond the rear of a motor vehicle may be made of plastic pliable material instead of cloth. - Amends TCA Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Southerland Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Trans. Com. on 03/15/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits the use of cell phones in school zones while warning lights are flashing. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-702]
As introduced, prohibits the use of cell phones in school zones while warning lights are flashing. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Henry Assigned To Gen. Sub Of Trans. Com. on 04/05/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, defines "surveillance camera" as used in the rules of the road. - Amends TCA Title 6; Title 7; Title 54 and Title 55. [SB-667]
As introduced, defines "surveillance camera" as used in the rules of the road. - Amends TCA Title 6; Title 7; Title 54 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy P2c, Ref. To S. Trans Comm. on 02/17/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, authorizes the use of flashing white and/or amber lights displayed to the front of a motor vehicle operated by an organ procurement organization or a person under an agreement with an organ procurement organization when transporting an organ for human transplantation. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4. [SB-610]
As enacted, authorizes the use of flashing white and/or amber lights displayed to the front of a motor vehicle operated by an organ procurement organization or a person under an agreement with an organ procurement organization when transporting an organ for human transplantation. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey Pub. Ch. 137 on 05/10/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits using cell phone while driving in an activated school zone; violation is Class C misdemeanor punishable by $50.00 fine only. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-581]
As introduced, prohibits using cell phone while driving in an activated school zone; violation is Class C misdemeanor punishable by $50.00 fine only. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Henry Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Trans. Com. on 03/15/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits information relative to violations captured by unmanned traffic surveillance cameras from being transmitted to credit reporting agencies. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [SB-571]
As introduced, prohibits information relative to violations captured by unmanned traffic surveillance cameras from being transmitted to credit reporting agencies. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Andy Berke P2c, Ref. To S. Trans Comm. on 02/14/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires that 95 percent of revenue from traffic violations resulting from traffic surveillance cameras be earmarked solely for educational needs of local governing entity. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [SB-550]
As introduced, requires that 95 percent of revenue from traffic violations resulting from traffic surveillance cameras be earmarked solely for educational needs of local governing entity. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy McNally Assigned To Gen. Sub Of Trans. Com. on 03/09/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires fines from certain traffic enforcement cameras be placed in a dedicated fund for permanent public works projects. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-427]
As introduced, requires fines from certain traffic enforcement cameras be placed in a dedicated fund for permanent public works projects. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Southerland Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. T&s Comm. on 03/21/2012

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