Traffic Safety

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, deletes requirement that vehicle making right turn on red signal come to full and complete stop prior to making such turn. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-425]
As introduced, deletes requirement that vehicle making right turn on red signal come to full and complete stop prior to making such turn. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stacey Campfield Recalled From S. Trans. Comm. on 02/02/2012

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits traffic surveillance cameras that monitor speed to be implemented after July 1, 2011; allows existing traffic surveillance cameras that monitor speed to be used until their contract expires. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55. [SB-97]
As introduced, prohibits traffic surveillance cameras that monitor speed to be implemented after July 1, 2011; allows existing traffic surveillance cameras that monitor speed to be used until their contract expires. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. T&s Com. on 01/23/2012

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits a traffic citation in Knox County for not coming to a complete stop before turning right on red at certain intersections that is based solely on evidence from a traffic surveillance camera. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [SB-54]
As introduced, prohibits a traffic citation in Knox County for not coming to a complete stop before turning right on red at certain intersections that is based solely on evidence from a traffic surveillance camera. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stacey Campfield Recalled From S. Trans. Comm. on 02/02/2012

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires notices of citations based on surveillance cameras to include opportunity to view photographic or video evidence; exempts certain motor vehicles from such violations; requires reporting by cities and counties operating traffic enforcement camera programs. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-20]
As introduced, requires notices of citations based on surveillance cameras to include opportunity to view photographic or video evidence; exempts certain motor vehicles from such violations; requires reporting by cities and counties operating traffic enforcement camera programs. - 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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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits a state or local governing body from installing or maintaining surveillance cameras to enforce speed limits after July 1, 2012. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-3768]
As introduced, prohibits a state or local governing body from installing or maintaining surveillance cameras to enforce speed limits after July 1, 2012. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scotty Campbell P2c, Ref. To State & Local Government Committee on 02/02/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, requires members of the highway patrol investigating motor vehicle accidents on interstates to note on the accident report whether physical barriers are present at the site of the accident. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10. [HB-3749]
As enacted, requires members of the highway patrol investigating motor vehicle accidents on interstates to note on the accident report whether physical barriers are present at the site of the accident. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Turner Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1108 on 05/29/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, specifies that the maximum fine for any bicyclist failing to comply with the rules of the road is $50.00. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-3626]
As introduced, specifies that the maximum fine for any bicyclist failing to comply with the rules of the road is $50.00. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Sargent P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 02/01/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits in Bluff City issuance of traffic citations based solely on evidence from unmanned traffic enforcement cameras. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [HB-3066]
As introduced, prohibits in Bluff City issuance of traffic citations based solely on evidence from unmanned traffic enforcement cameras. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scotty Campbell Withdrawn. on 02/09/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits animals in a driver's lap or between the driver and the driver's door while the motor vehicle is in motion. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 2. [HB-2998]
As introduced, prohibits animals in a driver's lap or between the driver and the driver's door while the motor vehicle is in motion. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Cobb Rcvd. From H., P1c. on 04/04/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires the department of safety and homeland security to establish and maintain a hotline where unsafe driving practices of tractor trailer operators can be reported. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10. [HB-2993]
As introduced, requires the department of safety and homeland security to establish and maintain a hotline where unsafe driving practices of tractor trailer operators can be reported. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Antonio Parkinson Assigned To S/c Transportation Subcommittee on 01/31/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits people from jumping off bridges that are 20 feet or more in height, punishable as Class C misdemeanor by fine only not to exceed $50.00 - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 11, Part 2 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-2946]
As introduced, prohibits people from jumping off bridges that are 20 feet or more in height, punishable as Class C misdemeanor by fine only not to exceed $50.00 - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 11, Part 2 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kent Williams Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 02/28/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, requires a local government to include in any new, existing, or renewed contract involving unmanned traffic enforcement cameras that the contract must conform to any changes in state law. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [HB-2933]
As enacted, requires a local government to include in any new, existing, or renewed contract involving unmanned traffic enforcement cameras that the contract must conform to any changes in state law. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Ragan Pub. Ch. 751 on 04/19/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires countdown timers be installed at all intersections with unmanned traffic safety cameras implemented after July 1, 2012. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [HB-2786]
As introduced, requires countdown timers be installed at all intersections with unmanned traffic safety cameras implemented after July 1, 2012. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Craig Fitzhugh P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 01/25/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, permits motorcycle drivers and passengers, 21 years or older, to refrain from wearing a crash helmet with a health care coverage limit of at least $15,000. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302. [HB-2662]
As introduced, permits motorcycle drivers and passengers, 21 years or older, to refrain from wearing a crash helmet with a health care coverage limit of at least $15,000. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Judd Matheny Assigned To S/c Transportation Subcommittee on 01/25/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, removes the requirement that any driver or passenger of a motorcycle 21 years of age or older wear a motorcycle helmet. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302. [HB-2661]
As introduced, removes the requirement that any driver or passenger of a motorcycle 21 years of age or older wear a motorcycle helmet. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Judd Matheny Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 02/28/2012

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, makes going faster than road conditions, weather and traffic patterns safely permit punishable as speeding. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 1. [HB-2634]
As introduced, makes going faster than road conditions, weather and traffic patterns safely permit punishable as speeding. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 02/07/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the fine for unauthorized parking in a space designated for individuals with physical disabilities to $500 and authorizes persons who are not disabled to park in parking spaces that are reserved for disabled persons so long as their vehicle bears the appropriate certificate, placard or a disabled veterans license plate. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55. [HB-2458]
As introduced, increases the fine for unauthorized parking in a space designated for individuals with physical disabilities to $500 and authorizes persons who are not disabled to park in parking spaces that are reserved for disabled persons so long as their vehicle bears the appropriate certificate, placard or a disabled veterans license plate. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Gotto Withdrawn. on 02/01/2012

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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. [HB-1941]
As introduced, removes all requirements or restrictions regarding traffic enforcement cameras. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Towns Action Def. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee To 2012 on 04/12/2011

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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. [HB-1812]
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: Rep. John Tidwell Action Def. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee To 2012 on 04/12/2011

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State (Tennessee)
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. [HB-1598]
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: Rep. Bill Harmon P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 02/24/2011

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