Traffic Safety

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, expands the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program to traffic stops and not just motor vehicle accidents; requires department of transportation to cooperate with veterans services organizations in publicizing yellow dot program. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 20, Part 3. [SB-1304]
As enacted, expands the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program to traffic stops and not just motor vehicle accidents; requires department of transportation to cooperate with veterans services organizations in publicizing yellow dot program. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 20, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe Pub. Ch. 34 on 04/04/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, deletes obsolete ignition interlock program development fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67. [SB-1346]
As introduced, deletes obsolete ignition interlock program development fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/13/2017

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As introduced, prohibits any political subdivision from prohibiting or limiting access to the court system to persons issued a notice of violation or citation based solely upon evidence obtained from any unmanned traffic enforcement camera used to enforce or monitor traffic control light violations. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-1354]
As introduced, prohibits any political subdivision from prohibiting or limiting access to the court system to persons issued a notice of violation or citation based solely upon evidence obtained from any unmanned traffic enforcement camera used to enforce or monitor traffic control light violations. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey Recalled Fromsenate Transportation & Safety Committee on 05/10/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, requires a motor vehicle to yield the right-of-way by making a lane change, if possible, or reduce speed and proceed with due caution when approaching a stationary motor vehicle that is giving signal by use of flashing lights and located on the shoulder, emergency lane, or median. - Amends TCA Title 55. [SB-996]
As enacted, requires a motor vehicle to yield the right-of-way by making a lane change, if possible, or reduce speed and proceed with due caution when approaching a stationary motor vehicle that is giving signal by use of flashing lights and located on the shoulder, emergency lane, or median. - Amends TCA Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy Pub. Ch. 95 on 04/11/2017

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As enacted, makes the offense of obstructing public highways and streets where the obstruction restricts emergency vehicle access a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $200. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 54 and Title 55. [HB-1051]
As enacted, makes the offense of obstructing public highways and streets where the obstruction restricts emergency vehicle access a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $200. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 54 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 121 on 04/19/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes law enforcement to scan a school bus driver's portable electronic device if the officer has probable cause to believe the driver was using the device in violation of state law and the driver was involved in a crash resulting in death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 55. [HB-1011]
As introduced, authorizes law enforcement to scan a school bus driver's portable electronic device if the officer has probable cause to believe the driver was using the device in violation of state law and the driver was involved in a crash resulting in death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rick Staples Assigned To S/c Transportation Subcommittee on 02/17/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, makes the offense of obstructing public highways and streets where the obstruction restricts emergency vehicle access a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $200. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 54 and Title 55. [SB-902]
As enacted, makes the offense of obstructing public highways and streets where the obstruction restricts emergency vehicle access a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $200. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 54 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron Pub. Ch. 121 on 04/19/2017

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As enacted, expands the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program to traffic stops and not just motor vehicle accidents; requires department of transportation to cooperate with veterans services organizations in publicizing yellow dot program. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 20, Part 3. [HB-1116]
As enacted, expands the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program to traffic stops and not just motor vehicle accidents; requires department of transportation to cooperate with veterans services organizations in publicizing yellow dot program. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 20, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Curtis Halford Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 34 on 04/04/2017

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As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer operating a manned traffic enforcement camera to do so only in a clearly marked law enforcement vehicle with authorized flashing lights that is visible to approaching vehicles; requires traffic citation issued based upon evidence from a manned traffic enforcement camera to be issued immediately upon determining that an offense occurred. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 55. [SB-760]
As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer operating a manned traffic enforcement camera to do so only in a clearly marked law enforcement vehicle with authorized flashing lights that is visible to approaching vehicles; requires traffic citation issued based upon evidence from a manned traffic enforcement camera to be issued immediately upon determining that an offense occurred. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 03/29/2017

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As introduced, authorizes law enforcement to scan driver's portable electronic device if officer has probable cause to believe driver was using device in violation of state law and driver was involved in an accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury; revises the description of the devices to which the prohibition on texting and driving apply. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55. [HB-854]
As introduced, authorizes law enforcement to scan driver's portable electronic device if officer has probable cause to believe driver was using device in violation of state law and driver was involved in an accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury; revises the description of the devices to which the prohibition on texting and driving apply. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bo Mitchell Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 01/10/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits any political subdivision from prohibiting or limiting access to the court system to persons issued a notice of violation or citation based solely upon evidence obtained from any unmanned traffic enforcement camera used to enforce or monitor traffic control light violations. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-779]
As introduced, prohibits any political subdivision from prohibiting or limiting access to the court system to persons issued a notice of violation or citation based solely upon evidence obtained from any unmanned traffic enforcement camera used to enforce or monitor traffic control light violations. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Holt Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Transportation Committee on 04/11/2017

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As introduced, increases the penalty for the offense of unlawful use of a portable electronic device while driving to a Class B misdemeanor if the violation results in an accident causing serious bodily injury and to a Class A misdemeanor if the accident results in death. - Amends TCA Title 55. [HB-864]
As introduced, increases the penalty for the offense of unlawful use of a portable electronic device while driving to a Class B misdemeanor if the violation results in an accident causing serious bodily injury and to a Class A misdemeanor if the accident results in death. - Amends TCA Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Comp. Sb Subst. on 05/05/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer operating a manned traffic enforcement camera to do so only in a clearly marked law enforcement vehicle with authorized flashing lights that is visible to approaching vehicles; requires traffic citation issued based upon evidence from a manned traffic enforcement camera to be issued immediately upon determining that an offense occurred. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 55. [HB-780]
As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer operating a manned traffic enforcement camera to do so only in a clearly marked law enforcement vehicle with authorized flashing lights that is visible to approaching vehicles; requires traffic citation issued based upon evidence from a manned traffic enforcement camera to be issued immediately upon determining that an offense occurred. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Holt Failed In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/22/2017

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As introduced, increases the penalty for the offense of unlawful use of a portable electronic device while driving to a Class B misdemeanor if the violation results in an accident causing serious bodily injury and to a Class A misdemeanor if the accident results in death. - Amends TCA Title 55. [SB-658]
As introduced, increases the penalty for the offense of unlawful use of a portable electronic device while driving to a Class B misdemeanor if the violation results in an accident causing serious bodily injury and to a Class A misdemeanor if the accident results in death. - Amends TCA Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy Subst. For Comp. Hb. on 05/05/2017

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As introduced, expands the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program to traffic stops and not just motor vehicle accidents; requires department of transportation to cooperate with veterans services organizations in publicizing yellow dot program. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 20, Part 3. [HB-443]
As introduced, expands the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program to traffic stops and not just motor vehicle accidents; requires department of transportation to cooperate with veterans services organizations in publicizing yellow dot program. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 20, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Curtis Halford Withdrawn. on 03/06/2017

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As introduced, authorizes law enforcement to scan driver's portable electronic device if officer has probable cause to believe driver was using device in violation of state law and driver was involved in an accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury; revises the description of the devices to which the prohibition on texting and driving apply. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55. [SB-324]
As introduced, authorizes law enforcement to scan driver's portable electronic device if officer has probable cause to believe driver was using device in violation of state law and driver was involved in an accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury; revises the description of the devices to which the prohibition on texting and driving apply. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lee Harris Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/08/2017

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As introduced, authorizes law enforcement to scan a school bus driver's portable electronic device if the officer has probable cause to believe the driver was using the device in violation of state law and the driver was involved in a crash resulting in death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 55. [SB-323]
As introduced, authorizes law enforcement to scan a school bus driver's portable electronic device if the officer has probable cause to believe the driver was using the device in violation of state law and the driver was involved in a crash resulting in death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lee Harris Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/08/2017

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As introduced, expands the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program to traffic stops and not just motor vehicle accidents; requires TDOT to cooperate with veterans services organizations in publicizing yellow dot program. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 20, Part 3. [HB-284]
As introduced, expands the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program to traffic stops and not just motor vehicle accidents; requires TDOT to cooperate with veterans services organizations in publicizing yellow dot program. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 20, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Curtis Halford Withdrawn. on 03/06/2017

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As introduced, deletes obsolete ignition interlock program development fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67. [HB-105]
As introduced, deletes obsolete ignition interlock program development fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barry Doss P2c, Ref. To Transportation Committee on 02/01/2017

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