2021 Tennessee Code
Part 1 - Operation of Vehicles — Rules of the Road
§ 55-8-125. Driving on Divided Highways

Whenever any highway has been divided into two (2) roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway and no vehicle shall be driven over, across, or within any dividing space, barrier or section, except through an opening in the physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a cross-over or intersection established by public authority.

Structure 2021 Tennessee Code

2021 Tennessee Code

Title 55 - Motor and Other Vehicles

Chapter 8 - Operation of Vehicles — Rules of the Road

Part 1 - Operation of Vehicles — Rules of the Road

§ 55-8-101. Chapter and Part Definitions

§ 55-8-103. Required Obedience to Traffic Laws — Penalty

§ 55-8-105. Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles

§ 55-8-106. Public Officers and Employees — Exceptions

§ 55-8-107. Persons Working on Highways — Exceptions

§ 55-8-111. Pedestrian-Control Signals

§ 55-8-116. Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions

§ 55-8-117. Overtaking and Passing of Vehicles

§ 55-8-119. Limitations on Overtaking and Passing on the Left

§ 55-8-121. No-Passing Zones

§ 55-8-123. Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic

§ 55-8-125. Driving on Divided Highways

§ 55-8-131. Vehicle Entering Highway From Drive, Private Road, or Private Driveway

§ 55-8-137. Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks

§ 55-8-140. Required Position and Method of Turning at Intersections

§ 55-8-150. Emerging From Alley, Driveway or Building

§ 55-8-152. Speed Limits — Penalties

§ 55-8-157. Charging Violations

§ 55-8-163. Limitations on Backing

§ 55-8-166. Driving on Mountain Highways

§ 55-8-178. Regulations Governing Nonmotor Vehicles and Animals — Penalty

§ 55-8-181. Rights and Duties of Motorcycle or Autocycle Operator

§ 55-8-186. Responsibility for Illegal Parking

§ 55-8-187. Obscene or Patently Offensive Bumper Stickers, Window Signs, or Other Markings Prohibited

§ 55-8-196. Attendance at Driver Education Course in County of Residence