Traffic Safety
Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 3, relative to required equipment on autocycles. [SB-632]
As enacted, clarifies that the existing requirement for drivers of motorcycles to wear a helmet applies to drivers of autocycles that are not fully enclosed. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 3.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 176 on 05/03/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle. [HB-387]
Amend KRS 189.292 to define the terms "stand-alone electronic device," "operating a motor vehicle," and "use"; prohibit the use of a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; amend KRS 189.294 to provide that persons under 18 years shall not use a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device in any manner; exempt school bus operators who are instead subject to KRS 281A.205; set forth exceptions; amend KRS 189.990 to set forth penalties for the violation of KRS 189.292; create
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Tipton
Introduced In House on 02/04/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to enforcement of rules of the road. [HB-532]
As introduced, revises exemption that authorizes municipalities having a population of 10,000 or less to enforce traffic laws on a contiguous portion of an interstate highway within the boundaries of the municipality if there are at least two entrance ramps and two exit ramps so that the contiguous portion no longer needs to be solely within the boundaries of the municipality. - Amends TCA Title 55.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant
Received From House, Refer To Senate Calendar Committee on 04/29/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to enforcement of rules of the road. [SB-406]
As introduced, revises exemption that authorizes municipalities having a population of 10,000 or less to enforce traffic laws on a contiguous portion of an interstate highway within the boundaries of the municipality if there are at least two entrance ramps and two exit ramps so that the contiguous portion no longer needs to be solely within the boundaries of the municipality. - Amends TCA Title 55.
Sponsored by: Sen. Page Walley
Rcvd. From S., Held On H. Desk. on 03/11/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to transportation and making an appropriation therefor. [SB-131]
Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 15A.350 to KRS 15A.366 as new sections of KRS Chapter 176 to transfer the Motorcycle Safety Education Commission and the motorcycle safety education program and fund from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to the Transportation Cabinet; attach the commission to the Office of Highway Safety in the Department of Highways for administrative purposes; amend KRS 186.450, 186.531, 186.535, and 176.010 to conform; confirm executive order 2020-992, transferring the commission and its duties from the Justice and Public Safety
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jimmy Higdon
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 190) on 04/06/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-9-302 and Section 55-9-308, relative to three-wheeled motorcycles. [SB-362]
As introduced, exempts persons who are at least 25 years of age from helmet requirements when riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, including autocycles; clarifies helmet requirements with regard to autocycles. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302 and Section 55-9-308.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Transportation & Safety Committee on 03/19/2021
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Hawaii 2021 Regular Session
Relating To Traffic. [SB-581]
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane, provided they signal intention to merge left. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right, provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
The Committee On Trs Deferred The Measure. on 02/04/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 3, relative to required equipment on autocycles. [HB-234]
As enacted, clarifies that the existing requirement for drivers of motorcycles to wear a helmet applies to drivers of autocycles that are not fully enclosed. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 3.
Sponsored by: Rep. Patsy Hazlewood
Pub. Ch. 176 on 05/03/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to constables. [SB-104]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 70 to establish the status of certified constables and certified deputy constables; require 40-hour mandatory annual training for constables and deputy constables; require the Kentucky Constable Association to develop and maintain in-service education courses, offered at night and on weekends throughout the year in various regions across the Commonwealth; require courses to include firearms qualification, emergency vehicle operations, and defensive driving; require constables and deputy constable seeking certification
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Sponsored by: Sen. George Wise
Introduced In Senate on 01/11/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to rights-of-way on state roads. [HB-199]
Amend KRS 177.106 to define "encroachment"; clarify the requirement for an encroachment permit, as well as the power of the Transportation Cabinet to order encroachments removed or remedied; allow for a civil fine for a person who encroaches upon the right-of-way of a state-maintained road without obtaining a permit; allow municipalities to collect fines for violations, and use the funds for public safety or infrastructure; repeal KRS 177.103
Sponsored by: Rep. William Reed
Became Law Without Governor's Signature (acts Ch. 148) on 03/28/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to road safety. [SB-34]
Amend KRS 512.070 to include, as criminal littering, permitting unsafe amounts of mowed grass to remain on a highway.
Sponsored by: Sen. Danny Carroll
Introduced In Senate on 01/05/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to motor vehicles. [SB-71]
Amend KRS 281.010 to define "automobile club," "flatbed/rollback service," "recovery," "storage facility," "tow truck," "tow truck operator," “towing,” and "towing company"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 281 to define “lienholder," “owner,” and "motor vehicle renting company"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 281 to establish the provisions for emergency towing and private property towing; require that rates be posted in the place of business of a tow company or storage facility; require an itemized invoice for towing and storage charges;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jared Carpenter
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 74) on 03/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to motorcycles. [HB-125]
Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to require the Transportation Cabinet to establish a restriction category on the motorcycle operator's license to restrict license holders to operation of 3-wheeled motorcycles only; amend KRS 186.480 to clarify the procedures for motorcycle skills testing by mandating that applicants who take the skills test on a 3-wheeled motorcycle shall be issued motorcycle operator's licenses with the 3-wheeled restriction; amend KRS 15A.352 to allow out-of-state residents to take training courses; clarify that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sal Santoro
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 188) on 04/05/2021
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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. [SB-973]
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: Sen. Edward Jackson
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 02/11/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, enacts the "Buffering Undo Regulatory Non-Compliance (BURN) Act," which requires local authorities to file certified copies of notices of violation or citations based solely upon evidence obtained from an unmanned traffic enforcement camera with the municipal court or county court. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-617]
As introduced, enacts the "Buffering Undo Regulatory Non-Compliance (BURN) Act," which requires local authorities to file certified copies of notices of violation or citations based solely upon evidence obtained from an unmanned traffic enforcement camera with the municipal court or county court. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 02/07/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, prohibits the use of wireless telecommunications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is lawfully parked; authorizes use of earpiece, headphone device, or wrist device; authorizes law enforcement and emergency personnel to use wireless telecommunications devices in the actual discharge of their official duties. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 65. [SB-388]
As introduced, prohibits the use of wireless telecommunications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is lawfully parked; authorizes use of earpiece, headphone device, or wrist device; authorizes law enforcement and emergency personnel to use wireless telecommunications devices in the actual discharge of their official duties. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 65.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Briggs
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 02/06/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As enacted, prohibits a person from physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; imposes other similar restrictions on activities such as texting; creates certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-173]
As enacted, prohibits a person from physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; imposes other similar restrictions on activities such as texting; creates certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Sen. Art Swann
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 412 on 05/29/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, enacts the "Buffering Undo Regulatory Non-Compliance (BURN) Act," which requires local authorities to file certified copies of notices of violation or citations based solely upon evidence obtained from an unmanned traffic enforcement camera with the municipal court or county court. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-1267]
As introduced, enacts the "Buffering Undo Regulatory Non-Compliance (BURN) Act," which requires local authorities to file certified copies of notices of violation or citations based solely upon evidence obtained from an unmanned traffic enforcement camera with the municipal court or county court. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Holt
Motion To Reconsider Failed. on 04/02/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As enacted, establishes requirements for the operation of electric foot scooters; specifies that for purposes of the DUI laws, an electric scooter will be considered a motor-driven vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 1; Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 12 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-1220]
As enacted, establishes requirements for the operation of electric foot scooters; specifies that for purposes of the DUI laws, an electric scooter will be considered a motor-driven vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 1; Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 12 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Rep. London Lamar
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 388 on 05/15/2019
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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. [HB-832]
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: Rep. Martin Daniel
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 184 on 05/01/2019