Traffic Safety

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, earmarks all revenues from traffic surveillance cameras to transportation needs of governmental entity operating such cameras. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [HB-2734]
As introduced, earmarks all revenues from traffic surveillance cameras to transportation needs of governmental entity operating such cameras. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Mumpower P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 01/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, earmarks revenues from traffic violation surveillance cameras for educational purposes of local governmental entity employing such cameras. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [HB-2733]
As introduced, earmarks revenues from traffic violation surveillance cameras for educational purposes of local governmental entity employing such cameras. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Mumpower Action Def. In S/c Public Safety Of Tr To The Call Of The Chair on 04/06/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires that revenues derived by municipalities and counties from the use of traffic surveillance cameras be allotted solely to the state highway safety program. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [HB-2732]
As introduced, requires that revenues derived by municipalities and counties from the use of traffic surveillance cameras be allotted solely to the state highway safety program. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Mumpower P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 01/27/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, allows counties to regulate parking on roadways solely under their jurisdiction by resolution; a violation would be a Class C misdemeanor, with each day a motor vehicle is in violation being deemed a separate event and the county may remove a motor vehicle that is abandoned or disabled; authorizes local authorities in Davidson County having authority to enact ordinances or make regulations relating to traffic to permit parking of vehicles with the left-hand wheels adjacent to and within 18 inches of the left-hand curb of a roadway. [HB-2653]
As enacted, allows counties to regulate parking on roadways solely under their jurisdiction by resolution; a violation would be a Class C misdemeanor, with each day a motor vehicle is in violation being deemed a separate event and the county may remove a motor vehicle that is abandoned or disabled; authorizes local authorities in Davidson County having authority to enact ordinances or make regulations relating to traffic to permit parking of vehicles with the left-hand wheels adjacent to and within 18 inches of the left-hand curb of a roadway.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Maggart Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 990 on 06/07/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires municipalities to consider the number of accidents and red light violations at an intersection before installing a traffic violation surveillance camera. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. [HB-2577]
As introduced, requires municipalities to consider the number of accidents and red light violations at an intersection before installing a traffic violation surveillance camera. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Litz P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 01/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, creates offense of super speeding when driver speeds at 75 mph or more on any two-lane highway or 85 mph or more on any public highway; violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a $200 fine only. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-2544]
As introduced, creates offense of super speeding when driver speeds at 75 mph or more on any two-lane highway or 85 mph or more on any public highway; violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a $200 fine only. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Brooks Placed On S/c Cal Budget Of Fw&m For 06/02/2010 on 05/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits the installation or maintenance of red light camera monitors on or after January 1, 2011. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-2516]
As introduced, prohibits the installation or maintenance of red light camera monitors on or after January 1, 2011. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chad Faulkner Placed On S/c Cal Budget Of Fw&m For 06/02/2010 on 05/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires approval of TDOT to place traffic surveillance camera on state highway based on engineering study paid by local government seeking use of such camera. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-2489]
As introduced, requires approval of TDOT to place traffic surveillance camera on state highway based on engineering study paid by local government seeking use of such camera. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Harmon Assigned To S/c Public Safety Of Tr on 01/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, requires certain motor vehicles or trailers transporting certain loads at night to mount strobe or LED light at back of projecting load. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4. [HB-2486]
As enacted, requires certain motor vehicles or trailers transporting certain loads at night to mount strobe or LED light at back of projecting load. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Harmon Pub. Ch. 1010 on 06/21/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires Governor's Highway Safety Office, in conjunction with departments of safety and transportation, to develop and implement public awareness campaign to educate motorists about dangers of using hand-held communication devices while driving. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 20, Part 1. [HB-1896]
As introduced, requires Governor's Highway Safety Office, in conjunction with departments of safety and transportation, to develop and implement public awareness campaign to educate motorists about dangers of using hand-held communication devices while driving. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 20, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Haynes Assigned To S/c Public Safety Of Tr on 03/02/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, revises requirements governing bicycle use at nighttime to require that a bicycle be equipped with a lamp on the front that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and either a red reflector or a lamp emitting a red light that is visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. [HB-1605]
As enacted, revises requirements governing bicycle use at nighttime to require that a bicycle be equipped with a lamp on the front that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and either a red reflector or a lamp emitting a red light that is visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harry Brooks Pub. Ch. 397 on 06/17/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th 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-1324]
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. Leslie Winningham Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 06/02/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, authorizes highway patrol officers with Level 1 training to stop certain commercial motor vehicles when there is probably cause to believe the vehicle is being operated with unsafe loading or mechanical conditions; specifies that no citation may be issued but the officer will implement out-of-service requirements. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4, Part 1 and Title 65, Chapter 15, Part 1. [HB-1312]
As enacted, authorizes highway patrol officers with Level 1 training to stop certain commercial motor vehicles when there is probably cause to believe the vehicle is being operated with unsafe loading or mechanical conditions; specifies that no citation may be issued but the officer will implement out-of-service requirements. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4, Part 1 and Title 65, Chapter 15, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Harmon Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 986 on 06/07/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, designates that 75 percent of all fines and fees collected as result of speeding ticket by municipality with a population of 5,000 or less on interstates within the territorial limits of such municipality shall be deposited into state's highway fund. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 3. [HB-1230]
As introduced, designates that 75 percent of all fines and fees collected as result of speeding ticket by municipality with a population of 5,000 or less on interstates within the territorial limits of such municipality shall be deposited into state's highway fund. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Craig Fitzhugh Assigned To S/c Public Safety Of Tr on 03/09/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, prohibits surveillance cameras on federal interstate highways, except for Smart Way cameras, other intelligent transportation system cameras or, when employees of the department of transportation or construction workers are present, surveillance cameras used to enforce or monitor traffic violations within work zones designated by the department; provided, that such cameras may be operated only by a state entity; imposes certain requirements on a state agency or political subdivision of the state that installs, owns, operates, or maintains a traffic-control signal light located in an intersection that employs a surveillance camera for the enforcement or monitoring of traffic violations. [HB-1202]
As enacted, prohibits surveillance cameras on federal interstate highways, except for Smart Way cameras, other intelligent transportation system cameras or, when employees of the department of transportation or construction workers are present, surveillance cameras used to enforce or monitor traffic violations within work zones designated by the department; provided, that such cameras may be operated only by a state entity; imposes certain requirements on a state agency or political subdivision of the state that installs, owns, operates, or maintains (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe McCord Pub. Ch. 389 on 06/17/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, sets forth procedure whereby municipality seeks approval from TDOT for installation of traffic signals on state highways within such municipality. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 5, Part 6. [HB-663]
As introduced, sets forth procedure whereby municipality seeks approval from TDOT for installation of traffic signals on state highways within such municipality. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 5, Part 6.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Sargent Assigned To S/c Public Safety Of Tr on 02/20/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires traffic signals located in intersections employing surveillance cameras for traffic safety to use minimum exposure time of five seconds for yellow light while maintaining three second minimum yellow light for other traffic signals. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-541]
As introduced, requires traffic signals located in intersections employing surveillance cameras for traffic safety to use minimum exposure time of five seconds for yellow light while maintaining three second minimum yellow light for other traffic signals. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Litz Action Def. In Transportation Committee To Summer Study on 05/13/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, prohibits persons from loitering or conducting any commercial activity in, or in proximity to, the median of a state highway; creates a Class C misdemeanor offense that requires issuance of a warning citation for a first offense; creates certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1045]
As enacted, prohibits persons from loitering or conducting any commercial activity in, or in proximity to, the median of a state highway; creates a Class C misdemeanor offense that requires issuance of a warning citation for a first offense; creates certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager Pub. Ch. 184 on 05/01/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, expands the current offense for talking on hand-held devices while driving within marked school zones to talking on such devices on any road, highway, or street. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-44]
As introduced, expands the current offense for talking on hand-held devices while driving within marked school zones to talking on such devices on any road, highway, or street. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Patsy Hazlewood Withdrawn. on 03/05/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, extends the "Slow Poke Law," which prohibits the operation of vehicles in the left lane, except for passing and other purposes, to interstates and multilane divided highways with two or more lanes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 2. [SB-1497]
As enacted, extends the "Slow Poke Law," which prohibits the operation of vehicles in the left lane, except for passing and other purposes, to interstates and multilane divided highways with two or more lanes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Pub. Ch. 598 on 03/26/2020

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