Traffic Safety

State (Tennessee)
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. [HB-1568]
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. Art Swann Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 137 on 05/10/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, revises enforcement provisions of unmanned traffic surveillance cameras. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-1500]
As enacted, revises enforcement provisions of unmanned traffic surveillance cameras. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vince Dean Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 425 on 06/10/2011

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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. [HB-1110]
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: Rep. Scotty Campbell P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 02/23/2011

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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. [HB-1061]
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: Rep. Ryan Haynes Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/27/2012

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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. [HB-1042]
As introduced, prohibits the use of cell phones in school zones while warning lights are flashing. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 04/05/2011

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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. [HB-1007]
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. Eric Stewart Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 192 on 05/23/2011

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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. [HB-941]
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: Rep. Phillip Johnson 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, defines "surveillance camera" as used in the rules of the road. - Amends TCA Title 6; Title 7; Title 54 and Title 55. [HB-928]
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: Rep. Phillip Johnson Assigned To S/c General Sub Of Transportation on 02/22/2011

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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. [HB-842]
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: Rep. John Ragan Action Def. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee To 2012 on 04/12/2011

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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. [HB-802]
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: Rep. Vance Dennis Failed In: Transportation Committee on 03/22/2011

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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. [HB-766]
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: Rep. Ryan Haynes Assigned To S/c General Sub Of Transportation on 02/22/2011

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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. [HB-757]
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: Rep. Curry Todd Withdrawn. on 02/23/2011

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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. [HB-579]
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: Rep. Steve McDaniel P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 02/16/2011

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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. [HB-437]
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: Rep. Timothy Hill Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/29/2011

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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. [HB-430]
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: Rep. Timothy Hill Failed For Lack Of Motion In: Finance Subcommittee on 03/21/2012

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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. [HB-379]
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: Rep. David Hawk Assigned To S/c General Sub Of Transportation on 02/16/2011

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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. [HB-342]
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: Rep. Bill Harmon Action Def. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee To 2012 on 04/12/2011

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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. [HB-322]
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: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Failed In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/08/2011

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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. [HB-236]
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. Bill Harmon Action Def. In S/c Transportation Subcommittee To 2012 on 04/12/2011

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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. [HB-64]
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: Rep. Ryan Haynes Assigned To S/c General Sub Of Transportation on 02/08/2011

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