Medium speed vehicle” means any four-wheeled electric or gasoline-powered vehicle, excluding golf carts, whose top speed is greater than thirty miles per hour (30 mph), but whose maximum speed allowed is thirty-five miles per hour (35 mph) only on streets with a forty mile per hour (40 mph) or less posted speed limit pursuant to § 55-8-191(b)(1), including neighborhood electric vehicles and mini-trucks. Medium speed vehicles must meet or exceed the federal safety standards set forth in 49 CFR 571.500, except as otherwise provided in § 55-4-136.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 55 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 1 - Motor Vehicle Title and Registration Law — Definitions
§ 55-1-101. Short Title for Chapters 1 6
§ 55-1-102. Definitions of Words and Phrases Generally
§ 55-1-107. “Foreign Vehicle” Defined
§ 55-1-108. “Implement of Husbandry” Defined
§ 55-1-109. “Special Mobile Equipment” Defined
§ 55-1-111. “Commissioner” and “Department” Defined
§ 55-1-113. “Nonresident” Defined
§ 55-1-115. “Place of Business” Defined
§ 55-1-116. “Highway” or “Street” Defined
§ 55-1-117. “Fixed Load Vehicle” Defined
§ 55-1-120. “Gross Weight” Defined
§ 55-1-122. “Low Speed Vehicle” Defined
§ 55-1-123. “Golf Cart” Defined