2021 Tennessee Code
Title 55 - Motor and Other Vehicles

§ 55-2-107. Applications for Certificates of Registration or Title — Granting or Refusing - The department shall examine and determine the genuineness, regularity, and...

§ 55-2-109. Synopsis of Laws — Distribution - If the commissioner of safety publishes a synopsis or summary...

§ 55-2-111. Notice — Manner of Giving — Proof by Certificate or Affidavit - Whenever the department is authorized or required to give any...

§ 55-2-112. Use of Funds — Reduction of Odometer Tampering and Fraud - Funds received by the department from the increase in the...

§ 55-2-114. Commissioner's Authority to Permit Filing, Submission or Retention of Documents in Digital Format - Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, when Chapters 1 6...

Chapter 3 - Certificates of Title

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 55-3-105. Sales or Use Tax Receipt to Accompany Application for Certificate of Title - It is unlawful for a county clerk to accept an...

§ 55-3-106. Inapplicable to Vehicles Exempt From Sales or Use Tax - Section 55-3-105 does not apply to applications filed for motor...

§ 55-3-107. Certificate Issued for Use in Lieu of Sales or Use Tax Receipt - Except as indicated in § 55-3-106, the commissioner shall issue...

§ 55-3-108. False Indication of Payment of Sales or Use Tax Prohibited - It is unlawful for any person to alter or to...

§ 55-3-109. Penalty for Violation of Sale or Use Tax Provisions - A violation of §§ 55-3-105 — 55-3-108 is a Class...

§ 55-3-110. Determination That Vehicle Is Not Stolen - Prior to the issuance of a certificate of title for...

§ 55-3-112. Refusal to Issue Certificate — Grounds - The department shall refuse to issue a certificate of title...

§ 55-3-113. Review of Departmental Action - An action of the commissioner in issuing or refusing to...

§ 55-3-117. Rules and Regulations Governing Change of Motors - The commissioner is authorized to adopt and enforce reasonable rules...

§ 55-3-119. Transferee to Reregister Vehicle and Obtain Certificate of Title - The transferee, before operating or permitting the operation of a...

§ 55-3-125. Liens and Encumbrances — Filing - No conditional sales contract, chattel mortgage, or other lien or...

§ 55-3-128. Manufactured Home Affixed to Real Property - THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION (MANUFACTURED HOME) STATE...

§ 55-3-129. Reissue of Cancelled Certificate of Title to Manufactured Home - If the legal owner of a manufactured home, and the...

§ 55-3-130. Title to Replica Model Custom-Built Car - Title to a custom-built car for which no certificate of...

Part 2 - Wrecked, Damaged, Dismantled or Rebuilt Motor Vehicles

§ 55-3-201. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-3-204. Motor Vehicle Dealer’s License Not Required for Person to Sell Motor Vehicles to Automotive Dismantlers and Recyclers or Scrap Metal Dealers or Processors - A motor vehicle dealer's license shall not be required for...

§ 55-3-207. Rebuilt Motor Vehicles — Vehicles Reconstructed Out of State - Sections 55-3-120(c), 55-3-201, 55-3-202(b), 55-3-205, 55-3-206, and 55-3-209, apply equally...

§ 55-3-208. Water Damaged Motor Vehicles — Certificate of Title - There shall be a brand affixed to a certificate of...

§ 55-3-210. Notice of Motor Vehicle Impoundment for Manufacture of Methamphetamine - Notice of Motor Vehicle Impoundment for Manufacture of Methamphetamine Notice...

Chapter 4 - Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 55-4-102. Forms for Certificates of Registration Furnished by Department — Contents - The department shall furnish to the county clerks of the...

§ 55-4-106. Registration Indexes — Manner of Keeping - The department shall file the original of each certificate of...

§ 55-4-107. Lost, Mutilated or Illegible Certificates — Replacement — Fee - In the event any certificate of registration is lost, mutilated...

§ 55-4-109. Number of Plates — Issuance - In registering any motor vehicle, the county clerk shall cause...

§ 55-4-111. Registration Fees — Classification of Vehicles — Registration Taxes - Class (A) Motorcycles or autocycles — registration fee $ 16.75...

§ 55-4-113. Registration Taxes for Freight Motor Vehicles - Click to view table. Class 1 $ 39.53 Class 2...

§ 55-4-115. “Temporary Operation Permits,” “Trip Permit” and “Temporary Trailer Permit” Defined — Issuance — Fees - 16,000 lbs. $2.75 20,000 lbs. 8.25 26,000 lbs. 11.00 32,000...

§ 55-4-135. Registration of Vehicles by Owners Performing Full-Time Service in the Military - Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the owner of any...

§ 55-4-137. Exemption From Registration Fee for Certain Veteran or Active-Duty Service Members - Notwithstanding § 55-4-256, § 55-4-257, or any other provision of...

§ 55-4-138. Evidence of Vehicle Registration in Electronic Format — Acceptable Electronic Formats - In addition to the provisions of § 55-12-139 authorizing a...

Part 2 - Special License Plates

§ 55-4-201. Part Definitions - As used in this part:

§ 55-4-204. Fees - Memorial:

§ 55-4-205. Seven Characters Maximum - Registration plates issued under this part may bear up to...

§ 55-4-208. Reimbursement of Cost - The cost of any registration plate that is provided without...

§ 55-4-211. Computerization of Applications and Records - The commissioner is urged to take the necessary steps to...

§ 55-4-218. Allocation of Revenue From Special Purpose and Memorial Plates - Effective July 1, 1998, and for all subsequent fiscal years,...

§ 55-4-222. Sheriffs - An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is...

Part 3 - Special License Plates — Continued -

Part 4 - Mobile Homes

§ 55-4-401. Permit to Move Mobile Home in State - No mobile home, manufactured home, portable modular unit or house...

§ 55-4-402. “Mobile Home” Defined - Mobile home” for the purposes of this part means:

§ 55-4-404. Issuing of Permits in Owner's Name — Display of Permits — Validity of Permits - Any permit required under this part shall be issued in...

§ 55-4-408. Compliance With § 55-7-205 - Transport of mobile homes shall be subject to § 55-7-205...

§ 55-4-409. Category of Size for Which Permits Required - A permit is required for each category of size, height,...

Part 5 - Commercial Motor Vehicle Fleets

§ 55-4-501. “Fleet” Defined - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires,...

§ 55-4-502. Annual Fleet Registration - Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in lieu of staggered...

§ 55-4-504. Permanent Registration Card and Validating Sticker - On approval of the application for fleet registration, the department...

§ 55-4-506. Additional Vehicles - If a vehicle is added to the fleet during the...

Part 6 - Voluntary Contributions to Organ Donor Programs

§ 55-4-602. Participation by County Clerks - Each county clerk desiring to participate in this program shall...

§ 55-4-603. Contributions Not Subject to Commissions - The voluntary contributions authorized in this part are not subject...

Part 7 - Off-Highway Vehicles -

Chapter 5 - Anti-Theft Provisions

Part 1 - Violations of Title and Registration Law

§ 55-5-109. Penalties for Sale, Shipment, or Manufacture of Passenger Cars or Components Not Bearing Identification Numbers - Any person, firm or corporation who sells, offers for sale,...

§ 55-5-110. Application of §§ 55-5-106 — 55-5-109 - The provisions of §§ 55-5-106 — 55-5-109 requiring vehicle identification...

§ 55-5-111. Buying, Disposing of or Possessing Motor Vehicle, Engine or Transmission With Removed or Altered Identification Mark or Number Unlawful - Any person who knowingly buys, receives, disposes of, sells, offers...

§ 55-5-113. Fraudulent Statements in Application — Penalty - Any person who fraudulently uses a false or fictitious name...

§ 55-5-116. Altering, Falsifying or Forging Evidences of Title, Assignments or Plates a Felony - It is a Class E felony for any person to:

§ 55-5-118. Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of Certificates or Special Plates and Temporary Tags or Permits of Manufacturers, Transporters or Dealers - The department is also authorized to suspend or revoke a...

§ 55-5-121. Violation — Class E Felony - Any person who is convicted of a violation of any...

§ 55-5-123. Penalties for Violations - A violation of § 55-5-122 is a Class C misdemeanor.

§ 55-5-124. Treble Damages - In addition to the criminal penalties prescribed by §§ 55-5-122...

§ 55-5-125. Abandoned and Junked Vehicle Laws Unaffected - Sections 55-5-122 — 55-5-124 shall not affect nor prevent the...

§ 55-5-130. Reporting Theft of Motor Vehicle From Bailee - Whenever a motor vehicle under a bailee's care has been...

Part 2 - Motor Vehicle Chop Shop Act of 2000

§ 55-5-201. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-5-202. Part Definitions - As used in this part:

§ 55-5-205. Forfeiture of Property - shall be forfeited in accordance with this part.

Chapter 6 - Fees and Duties of Officers Under Title and Registration Law — Disposition of Funds

§ 55-6-106. Reports by Department to State Treasurer — Remission of Moneys - The department on or before the tenth day of each...

§ 55-6-109. Transfer of Registration of Title Acquired as a Result of Death of Spouse - Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding in Chapters 1...

§ 55-6-110. No Fee, Charge or Other Cost to Be Charged or Assessed Against Oem Headquarters Company Vehicle Titling or Registration - Notwithstanding Chapters 1 6 of this title to the contrary,...

Chapter 7 - Size, Weight and Load

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 55-7-101. Operation of Vehicles Injurious to Highways Must Conform to Regulations - No vehicle, truck, engine, or tractor of any kind, whether...

§ 55-7-102. Regulations Governing Equipment of Wheels to Protect Surface and Foundation of Roadways - The department of transportation is empowered to prescribe by regulations...

§ 55-7-104. Penalty for Violation of Preceding Sections - Anyone who drives or causes to be driven any vehicle...

§ 55-7-106. Liability for Damages to Highways — Suit by District Attorney General - The owner of any vehicle driven upon the public thoroughfare,...

§ 55-7-108. Log Trucks — Improper Fastening of Load — Penalty - Any owner, operator, or other person having control over the...

§ 55-7-110. Front Axle Weight - Whenever a vehicle is weighed by the state, a weight...

§ 55-7-111. Varying Locations for Portable Scales - Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the portable scales...

§ 55-7-112. Rules Concerning Equipment and Routes - The commissioner of transportation is authorized to promulgate rules not...

§ 55-7-113. Identification of Vehicles Hauling Loose Material Required — Exception - Any vehicle hauling loose material, except farm produce, as defined...

§ 55-7-116. Criteria for Selecting Truck Weigh-Inspection Station Sites - The department of transportation shall use the following criteria to...

§ 55-7-118. Use of State Funds to Enforce Electronic Logging Regulations Prohibited - No state funds shall be expended to enforce electronic logging...

Part 2 - Weight and Length Specifications

§ 55-7-202. Maximum Width and Height - and within five (5) miles of such highway segments upon...

§ 55-7-203. Maximum Weight per Axle or Group of Axles Allowed — Exemptions for Heavy-Duty Tow and Recovery and Emergency Fire Suppression Vehicles - (Click here to view Equation) Where W = overall gross...

§ 55-7-205. Permits for Moving Vehicles of Excess Weight or Size — Permits for Towing Vehicles of Excess Weight, Height, Length, or Width - Twenty dollars ($20.00); Twenty dollars ($20.00) plus six cents (6¢)...

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 - As used in this chapter and chapter 10, parts 1-5,...

§ 55-8-103. Required Obedience to Traffic Laws — Penalty - It is unlawful and, unless otherwise declared in this chapter...

§ 55-8-105. Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles - Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle...

§ 55-8-106. Public Officers and Employees — Exceptions - The provisions of this chapter and chapter 10, parts 1-5...

§ 55-8-107. Persons Working on Highways — Exceptions - Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this chapter and...

§ 55-8-111. Pedestrian-Control Signals - Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words “Walk” or “Wait”...

§ 55-8-116. Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions - Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each...

§ 55-8-117. Overtaking and Passing of Vehicles - The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of...

§ 55-8-119. Limitations on Overtaking and Passing on the Left - No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of...

§ 55-8-121. No-Passing Zones - The department of transportation is authorized to determine those portions...

§ 55-8-123. Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic - Whenever any roadway has been divided into two (2) or...

§ 55-8-125. Driving on Divided Highways - Whenever any highway has been divided into two (2) roadways...

§ 55-8-131. Vehicle Entering Highway From Drive, Private Road, or Private Driveway - The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross...

§ 55-8-137. Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks - Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of...

§ 55-8-140. Required Position and Method of Turning at Intersections - The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an...

§ 55-8-150. Emerging From Alley, Driveway or Building - The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence...

§ 55-8-152. Speed Limits — Penalties - not less than nor more than 3,700 4,700 6,000 7,800...

§ 55-8-157. Charging Violations - In every charge of violation of any speed regulation in...

§ 55-8-163. Limitations on Backing - The driver of a vehicle shall not back the vehicle...

§ 55-8-166. Driving on Mountain Highways - The driver of a motor vehicle traveling on mountain highways...

§ 55-8-178. Regulations Governing Nonmotor Vehicles and Animals — Penalty - Code 1858, §§ 1172-1177, 4649 (deriv. Acts 1837-1838, ch. 114,...

§ 55-8-181. Rights and Duties of Motorcycle or Autocycle Operator - Every person operating a motorcycle or autocycle is granted all...

§ 55-8-186. Responsibility for Illegal Parking - shall not apply to the registered owner of a rented...

§ 55-8-187. Obscene or Patently Offensive Bumper Stickers, Window Signs, or Other Markings Prohibited - To avoid distracting other drivers and thereby reduce the likelihood...

§ 55-8-196. Attendance at Driver Education Course in County of Residence - Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, whenever a person violating...

Part 2 - Operation of Vehicles — Rules of the Road — Continued

§ 55-8-207. [reserved.] - Section 55-8-302 applies to an electric scooter and any person...

Part 3 - Electric Bicycles

§ 55-8-301. Part Definitions - As used in this part:

§ 55-8-302. Requirements and Laws Applicable to Electric Bicycles - An electric bicycle and any person operating an electric bicycle...

§ 55-8-304. Unlawful Modification of Electric Bicycle - It is an offense for a person to knowingly modify...

Chapter 9 - Equipment — Lighting Regulations

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 55-9-101. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter:

§ 55-9-102. Emergency Parts and Accessories to Be Carried by Various Type Motor Vehicles - Every motor vehicle, according to its type or character of...

§ 55-9-103. Display of Warning Devices During Period of Disablement of Certain Vehicles - Whenever any bus, truck, or truck tractor, except pickup trucks...

Part 2 - Required Equipment on Vehicles

§ 55-9-201. Horn — Bells, Sirens or Exhaust Whistles on Emergency Vehicles — Penalty for Violations - not less than nor more than 83,300 83,400 85,725 85,825...

§ 55-9-206. Trucks to Be Equipped With Rearview Mirror - Any motor truck using the streets, roads, highways, and other...

§ 55-9-207. Penalty for Operating Truck Without Rearview Mirror - Any person driving a motor truck without a rearview mirror,...

§ 55-9-218. Carbon Monoxide Detectors - I CERTIFY THAT AT THE TIME OF THE RENTAL/LEASE OF...

Part 3 - Required Equipment on Motorcycles and Motor Driven Cycles

§ 55-9-303. Seat for Passenger - No person shall ride as a passenger upon a motorcycle...

§ 55-9-304. Windshields — Safety Goggles, Face Shields or Glasses - Every motorcycle or motor-driven cycle operated upon any highway or...

§ 55-9-305. Rearview Mirrors and Footrests - All motorcycles and motor-driven cycles operated upon any highway or...

§ 55-9-306. Violation of This Part — Penalty - A violation of this part is a Class C misdemeanor.

§ 55-9-307. Parent or Guardian Knowingly Permitting Minor to Violate This Part — Penalty - Any parent or guardian who knowingly permits a minor to...

§ 55-9-308. Part Inapplicable to Autocycles - This part shall not apply to autocycles.

Part 4 - Lighting Regulations

§ 55-9-407. Multiple Beam Road Lighting Equipment — Use - Whenever the road lighting equipment on a motor vehicle is...

§ 55-9-408. Headlights Complying With Prohibition Against Glaring and Dazzling Lights — Anti-Glare Devices — Mounted Height of Lamps - Headlights shall be deemed to comply with § 55-9-406, prohibiting...

§ 55-9-410. Penalty for Refusal or Failure to Submit to Lamp Inspection - Whenever the driver of a vehicle is directed by a...

§ 55-9-414. Blue Flashing Emergency Lights on Motor Vehicles Unlawful — Exception — Penalty - not less than nor more than 11,100 11,200 11,500 11,600...

Part 6 - Safety Belts

§ 55-9-602. Child Passenger Restraint Systems — Violations — Penalties - Notwithstanding this subsection (k) to the contrary, if a party...

§ 55-9-605. Liability of Manufacturer - This part shall not be construed to relieve the manufacturer...

§ 55-9-606. Passengers Over Sixteen Years of Age — Ads-Operated Vehicle - Notwithstanding this part to the contrary:

Chapter 10 - Accidents, Crimes and Penalties

Part 1 - Accidents

§ 55-10-110. False Reports - Any person who gives information reports as required in §§...

§ 55-10-112. Coroner's Report - Every coroner or other official performing like functions shall on...

§ 55-10-113. Garages to Report - The person in charge of any garage or repair shop,...

§ 55-10-116. Railroad Locomotive Engineers — Display of Operator Permits - Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, whenever an engineer of...

§ 55-10-118. Multiple Drivers in Vehicle Involved in an Accident - If a motor vehicle is involved in an accident and...

§ 55-10-119. Detaining Drivers Involved in Accidents Involving Serious Bodily Injury or Death if Driver Does Not Have Valid Driver License and Evidence of Financial Responsibility - An officer shall detain a driver without a warrant, as...

Part 2 - Crimes

§ 55-10-201. Parties to a Crime - Every person who commits, attempts to commit, conspires to commit,...

Part 3 - Penalties and Procedure

§ 55-10-304. Collections of Fines and Penalties - The commissioner of safety is empowered in the name of...

§ 55-10-305. Cases — How Tried - No judge shall try any case except upon warrant duly...

§ 55-10-309. Reexamination - Any judge having jurisdiction over offenses committed under any statute...

§ 55-10-310. Uniformity of Interpretation - Chapter 8, parts 1-5 of this chapter and § 55-12-139...

§ 55-10-313. Employer's Liability for Violations by Employee Driving Nonmotor Vehicle — Liability of Driver - Code 1858, §§ 1179, 1181 (deriv. Acts 1837-1838, ch. 114,...

§ 55-10-314. Liability for Spill of Hazardous Waste From Twin Trailer Truck - If any person who is driving or in physical control...

§ 55-10-316. Entry Into Shopping Center or Office Park Premises for Inspection Purposes - Upon receiving written permission of the property owner or manager,...

§ 55-10-317. Enforcement of Traffic Laws on Certain Privately Owned Streets - Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, an officer of...

Part 4 - Alcohol and Drug Related Offenses

§ 55-10-401. Driving Under the Influence Prohibited — Alcohol Concentration in Blood or Breath - It is unlawful for any person to drive or to...

§ 55-10-422. Program Development Fee Required for Applicants for Restricted License for Vehicle With Ignition Interlock Device - A person whose license has been suspended pursuant to this...

§ 55-10-423. Confidentiality of Information About Interlock Program Participant - All documents, records, identifying information, monitoring data or results and...

§ 55-10-424. “Transdermal Monitoring Device” Defined - As used in this part, “transdermal monitoring device” means any...

§ 55-10-425. Compliance-Based Removal of Ignition Interlock Device - A written statement from a repair shop showing the damage...

Part 5 - Drag Racing

§ 55-10-501. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

Part 6 - Reinstatement of License by Motor Vehicle Habitual Offender

§ 55-10-601. Petition for Reinstatement of License by Motor Vehicle Habitual Offender - A person whose driver license has been revoked or restricted...

Part 7 - Juvenile Offender Act

§ 55-10-703. Withdrawal of Denial Order — Eligibility for Driver License — Driver Safety or Alcohol Education Programs - If a court withdraws an order issued pursuant to §...

§ 55-10-704. Confiscation of Offender's Driver License - At the time of a conviction or adjudication by the...

§ 55-10-709. Inspection of Records - Any record developed pursuant to this part shall be subject...

§ 55-10-710. Provisions of Part in Pamphlets for Schools and Driver License Examination Manuals - The department of safety shall prepare a pamphlet describing this...

§ 55-10-711. Denial of Driving Privileges — Expunction From Records — Requirements - If a person's driving privileges have been denied pursuant to...

Part 8 - Tennessee Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act

§ 55-10-801. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-10-802. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

Chapter 12 - Financial Responsibility

Part 1 - . Tennessee Financial Responsibility Law of 1977

§ 55-12-101. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-12-102. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:...

§ 55-12-106. Exceptions to Requirement of Security and Revocation — Additional Acceptable Proof of Financial Security - The requirements of security and revocation contained in this part...

§ 55-12-113. “Conviction” Defined - Conviction” includes a failure to satisfy a citation, a refusal...

§ 55-12-119. Proof of Financial Responsibility With Respect to a Motor Vehicle or a Person Not the Owner of the Vehicle - Proof of financial responsibility, when required under this chapter with...

§ 55-12-120. Certificate of Insurance as Proof of Financial Responsibility - Proof of financial responsibility may be furnished by filing with...

§ 55-12-121. Certificate of Insurance by Nonresident as Proof of Financial Responsibility — Agreement to Accept Service of Process on Commissioner - A nonresident may give proof of financial responsibility by filing...

§ 55-12-123. Notice of Cancellation or Termination of Certified Policy - When an insurance carrier has certified a motor vehicle liability...

§ 55-12-128. Matters Not to Be Evidence in Civil Suits - Neither the reports required by this part, the action taken...

§ 55-12-131. Driving While License Cancelled, Suspended, or Revoked — Penalties - Any person whose license, or driving privilege as a nonresident,...

§ 55-12-132. Employer Filing Proof of Financial Responsibility for Employee — Limited License — Fee — Examination - Whenever a person whose license is revoked for failure to...

§ 55-12-133. Substitution of Proof - The commissioner shall consent to the cancellation of any bond...

§ 55-12-134. Additional Proof Required — Suspension or Revocation of License or Registration Pending Filing of Additional Proof - Whenever any proof of financial responsibility filed under this part...

§ 55-12-138. Certification of Understanding of and Compliance With Financial Responsibility Law - The commissioner of safety, with each application for an operator's...

Part 2 - Insurance Verification Program (“James Lee Atwood Jr. Law”)

§ 55-12-201. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-12-202. Purpose of Part - The purpose of this part is to develop and implement...

§ 55-12-203. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-12-205. Requirements of Program - The program shall: The information in subdivision (3)(A)(ii) shall be...

§ 55-12-206. Duties of Department of Revenue And/or Designated Agent With Respect to Developing and Implementing Program - In developing and implementing the program, the department of revenue...

§ 55-12-208. Insurer May Use Both Iicmva Model and Full Book of Business Download Process - Nothing in this part precludes an automobile liability insurer from...

§ 55-12-212. Certification That Program Installed and Fully Operational - The program shall be installed and fully operational upon certification...

§ 55-12-214. Effect of Part on Existing Financial Responsibility Requirements - Nothing in this part shall alter the existing financial responsibility...

§ 55-12-215. No Fee or Surcharge to Be Levied on Automobile Liability Insurers - Nothing in this part shall allow the department of revenue...

Part 3 - Car Sharing Program Insurance Coverage

§ 55-12-301. Part Definitions - As used in this part:

§ 55-12-303. Notification of Implications of Lien - At the time when a vehicle owner registers as a...

§ 55-12-304. Applicability to Exclusions in Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies - This part does not invalidate or limit an exclusion contained...

§ 55-12-306. Exemption — Vicarious Liability - A peer-to-peer car sharing program and a shared vehicle owner...

§ 55-12-307. Indemnification - Each car sharing program agreement made in this state must...

§ 55-12-309. Responsibility for Equipment - A peer-to-peer car sharing program has sole responsibility for any...

§ 55-12-311. Conflicts - Nothing in chapter 796 of Public Acts of 2020 shall...

Chapter 13 - Financing Sale of Motor Vehicles

§ 55-13-101. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-13-103. Threats — Prima Facie Evidence - If any threat, express or implied, is made to any...

§ 55-13-106. Penalty for Violations - Any person, or any employee, agent or officer of any...

§ 55-13-107. Suit for Damages Sustained - In addition to the other penalties provided in this chapter,...

Chapter 14 - Dealers in Secondhand Automobile Tires and Accessories

§ 55-14-101. Dealers in Secondhand Automobile Tires and Accessories to Report Purchases Daily to Police Headquarters - Dealers in secondhand automobile tires or secondhand automobile accessories shall...

§ 55-14-102. Articles Not to Be Sold Until Possessed for Three Days - No sale of any secondhand automobile tires or secondhand automobile...

§ 55-14-103. Violation a Class C Misdemeanor - A violation of this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor.

§ 55-14-104. “Dealers” Defined - Wherever the word “dealers” is used in §§ 55-14-105 —...

§ 55-14-106. Inspection by Law Enforcement Officers - All records and information required to be kept by the...

§ 55-14-107. Dealer Failing to Keep Records of Purchases and Resales of Used Parts and Accessories — Penalty - Any dealer who fails to comply with §§ 55-14-104 —...

Chapter 15 - Sale of Motor Fuel Regulated

§ 55-15-101. Sale of Motor Fuel and Lubricating Oils Regulated — Posting of Sign or Placard Stating Price of Each Product Sold Required - It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to...

§ 55-15-102. Sales to Be at Prices Shown on Sign or Placard - It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to...

§ 55-15-103. “Motor Vehicle” Defined - Motor vehicle,” as used in this chapter, includes all vehicles...

Chapter 16 - Unclaimed or Abandoned Vehicles

§ 55-16-103. Definitions - As used in this section and §§ 55-16-104 — 55-16-109:

§ 55-16-111. Restrictions on Towing of Vehicles - Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a vehicle may not...

Chapter 17 - Vehicle Sales Licenses

Part 1 - Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses

§ 55-17-101. Legislative Findings and Declaration - The general assembly finds and declares that the distribution and/or...

§ 55-17-102. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-17-107. Powers and Duties of Commission — Rules and Regulations — Forms - The commission is vested with those powers and duties necessary...

§ 55-17-108. Disposition of Fees and Charges - All fees and charges under this part shall be collected...

§ 55-17-111. Application for License — Contents — Bond — Report of Changes - FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SURETY BOND AS REQUIRED BY T.C.A....

§ 55-17-114. Grounds for Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License - CONDITIONAL DELIVERY AGREEMENT THIS TRANSACTION IS NOT FINAL YEAR: MAKE:...

§ 55-17-115. Venue in Actions Involving Manufacturers and Motor Vehicle Dealers - Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the venue for...

§ 55-17-116. Judicial Review - All final decisions of the commission pursuant to this part...

§ 55-17-118. Provisions Cumulative - This part shall be cumulative to existing laws.

§ 55-17-119. Receipts and Expenditures - The commission shall pay all money received as fees and...

§ 55-17-122. Provisions Governing Hearings and Judicial Review - The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter...

§ 55-17-124. Sale or Transfer From Manufacturer to Distributor Not Unlawful - The sale or other transfer of a motor vehicle from...

§ 55-17-126. Agreement to and Compliance With This Part - Any person who acquires or renews a license under this...

§ 55-17-127. Emission Testing and Vehicle Inspection Prior to Consummation of Sale of Preowned Vehicles - If a person who seeks to purchase a preowned motor...

§ 55-17-128. Operation of Other Business at Dealer's Established Place of Business - A motor vehicle dealer licensed to sell motor vehicles may...

Part 3 - Automotive Mobility Dealers

§ 55-17-301. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

Part 4 - Recreational Vehicles Licenses

§ 55-17-401. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-17-402. Powers and Duties of Commission - The commission is vested with those powers and duties necessary...

§ 55-17-405. Applications for Licenses and Renewals - FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SURETY BOND AS REQUIRED BY T.C.A....

§ 55-17-409. Judicial Review — Venue - All final decisions of the commission pursuant to this part...

§ 55-17-410. Matters and Procedures Respecting Hearing and Judicial Review of Contested Case - The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter...

§ 55-17-413. Payment of Fees and Charges Into State Treasury — Allotments — Expenditures by Commissioner - The commission shall pay all money received as fees and...

§ 55-17-414. Collection of Fees and Charges — Payment Into State Treasury - All fees and charges under this part shall be collected...

§ 55-17-415. Sale or Other Transfer of a Recreational Vehicle From Manufacturer to Distributor Not Unlawful - The sale or other transfer of a recreational vehicle from...

§ 55-17-416. Operation of One Additional Business at Established Place of Business - A recreational vehicle dealer licensed to sell recreational vehicles may...

§ 55-17-419. Sale of Used Motor Vehicles by Recreational Vehicle Dealer - A recreational vehicle dealer licensed to sell recreational vehicles may...

Chapter 18 - Automobile Clubs and Associations

§ 55-18-101. “Automobile Club or Association” Defined - Automobile club or association,” as used in this chapter, means...

§ 55-18-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-18-104. Supervision and Control of Commissioner - All automobile clubs and associations now organized or operating in...

§ 55-18-106. License of Agent Required — Annual Fee - Before any agent or representative may sell, solicit or negotiate...

§ 55-18-109. Fees — Use for Expenses of Administration - The fees provided by this chapter shall be expendable receipts...

Chapter 19 - Commercial Driver Training Schools

§ 55-19-101. Issuance of Licenses Authorized - The commissioner of safety is authorized to issue licenses for...

§ 55-19-102. Operation of Schools Without License Unlawful - It is unlawful for any commercial driver training school to...

§ 55-19-103. Acting as Instructor Without License Unlawful - It is unlawful for any person to act as an...

§ 55-19-105. Conduct of Schools and Instructors — Rules and Regulations - The commissioner also may prescribe reasonable rules and regulations for...

§ 55-19-106. Rules and Regulations — Power to Rescind, Modify or Promulgate - The commissioner has the power to rescind or modify any...

§ 55-19-107. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses — Infraction — Hearing - For the violation of any duly promulgated rule or regulation,...

§ 55-19-109. “Commercial Driver Training School” Defined - Commercial driver training school,” for the purposes of this chapter,...

Chapter 20 - Highway Safety

Part 1 - Safety Programs

§ 55-20-101. County and Municipal Participation Authorized — Approval by Governor — Conformity With Uniform Standards of Secretary of Commerce - All counties and municipalities are authorized to carry out local...

§ 55-20-102. Governor Responsible for Administration - The governor shall be the state official responsible for the...

Part 2 - Passenger Contract Carrier Safety Act

§ 55-20-201. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

Part 3 - Yellow Dot Motor Vehicle Medical Information Program

§ 55-20-301. Authority of Department of Transportation to Develop and Assist in Implementation of Program — Purpose - The department of transportation is authorized to develop and assist...

§ 55-20-302. Part Definitions - For purposes of this part:

§ 55-20-303. Acceptance of Donation and Grants - The department of transportation may accept donations and grants from...

§ 55-20-304. Publicizing Program - The department of transportation and the governor's highway safety office...

§ 55-20-309. Liability of Responders - Except for wanton or willful conduct, no emergency medical responder...

Chapter 21 - Disabled Drivers and Passengers

Part 1 - Disabled Drivers Law of 1975

§ 55-21-101. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-21-102. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-21-105. Parking Privileges - 1 to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to...

§ 55-21-109. Computer Records — Access by Law Enforcement Officers - The department shall maintain records of issuance of permanent and...

§ 55-21-111. Disabled Veteran Decal - The department shall provide, free of charge, to each disabled...

§ 55-21-113. Authority of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to Issue Certified Statements of Disability or Deafness - A nurse practitioner licensed under title 63, chapter 7, and...

Part 2 - Refueling Service for Disabled Drivers

§ 55-21-201. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-21-203. Notice — Posting — Contents - Every person subject to § 55-21-202 shall post the following...

§ 55-21-204. Exemptions - This part does not apply to any of the following...

§ 55-21-205. Penalty - A civil penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be assessed...

§ 55-21-206. Enforcement of Part - This part shall be enforced by the commissioner of agriculture....

§ 55-21-207. Commissioner's Authority to Investigate and Assess Penalty - The commissioner, or the director if authority has been delegated...

§ 55-21-208. Notice to Station or Facility Operator - A notice setting forth the provisions of this part shall...

§ 55-21-209. Notice to Disabled Person or Veteran - A notice setting forth the provisions of this part shall...

Chapter 22 - Motor Vehicle Races

§ 55-22-102. Authority of County Legislative Body With Respect to Conduct of Races and Regulation and Licensure of Automobile Race Tracks - A county legislative body shall have the authority to:

§ 55-22-103. Release of Promoters From Liability by Participants Approved Practice - The practice of participants in motor racing events of releasing...

§ 55-22-104. Violation of Insurance Requirements — Misdemeanor - A violation of § 55-22-101 is a Class A misdemeanor.

Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle Storage Act

§ 55-23-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-23-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-23-104. Notice of Intent to Charge Fee Beyond 21 Days - Persons engaged in the business of towing and storing motor...

Chapter 24 - Motor Vehicle Warranties

§ 55-24-101. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-24-102. Nonconforming Vehicles — Reports — Repairs - If a new motor vehicle does not conform to all...

§ 55-24-108. Recovery of Costs and Expenses — Attorneys' Fees - If a consumer finally prevails in any action brought under...

§ 55-24-109. Copy of Repair Order to Consumer - A manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer shall provide to...

§ 55-24-111. Commencing Actions Against Sellers or Lessors - No action shall be commenced or maintained under this chapter...

§ 55-24-112. Manufacturer's Warranty — Disclosure to Purchaser - Any business entity that purchases a fleet of new motor...

Chapter 25 - Uniform Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act

§ 55-25-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-25-102. Purpose - The purpose of this chapter is to implement the federal...

§ 55-25-103. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-25-104. Disclosure of Personal Information Prohibited - Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, except as provided...

§ 55-25-105. Disclosure for Safety, Environmental, and Federal Compliance Purposes. [Amendment Contingent on Funding by the Federal Selective Service System. See the Compiler's notes.] - [Effective December 1, 2002, if contingency met.]

§ 55-25-106. Consent - Personal information referred to in § 55-25-104 may be disclosed...

§ 55-25-108. [reserved.] - The department may, prior to disclosure of personal information as...

§ 55-25-110. [reserved.] - The department is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to carry...

§ 55-25-112. Penalty for Violations - Any person requesting the disclosure of personal information from department...

Chapter 26 - Pedal Carriages and Rickshaws

§ 55-26-101. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-26-102. Local Ordinances - By ordinance of its legislative body, any municipality or metropolitan...

Chapter 27 - Funds Held in Trust by Dealers, Distributors and Manufacturers

§ 55-27-101. Chapter Definitions - The definitions in chapter 17 of this title shall also...

§ 55-27-102. Funds Held in Trust by a Dealer - All funds received by a dealer in a transaction involving...

§ 55-27-103. Funds Held in Trust by a Manufacturer - Funds held by a manufacturer that are necessary to perform...

§ 55-27-104. Funds Held in Trust by a Distributor - Funds held by a manufacturer's distributor of motor vehicles that...

§ 55-27-105. Status of Funds - The trust fund status of any funds provided for under...

Chapter 28 - Tennessee Recreation Vehicle Franchise Act of 2016

§ 55-28-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-28-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter:

§ 55-28-108. Failure to Indemnify and Hold Harmless - Notwithstanding the terms of any manufacturer/dealer agreement, it is a...

Chapter 29 - The Motor Vehicle Recall and Disclosure Law

§ 55-29-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-29-102. Chapter Definitions - For purposes of this chapter:

§ 55-29-103. Recall Database Report - DISCLOSURE OF RECALL INFORMATION VEHICLE: MAKE:__________________MODEL:____________________ YEAR:___________________VIN:_______________________ For your safety...

§ 55-29-105. Chapter Not Applicable to Motor Vehicle Issued Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificate or Salvage Title - This chapter does not apply to the sale of any...

§ 55-29-106. Noncompliance With Chapter - Noncompliance with this chapter shall constitute a violation of chapter...

Chapter 30 - Automated Vehicles Act

§ 55-30-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-30-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter:

§ 55-30-103. Operation of Ads-Operated Vehicle Without Human Driver - An ADS-operated vehicle may drive or operate on streets and...

§ 55-30-104. Use of Integrated Electronic Display for Communication, Information, and Other Uses by Person Inside Ads-Operated Vehicle - Notwithstanding § 55-9-105, a person who is physically inside an...

§ 55-30-105. Prohibited Regulation by Political Subdivision - No political subdivision may by ordinance, resolution, or any other...

§ 55-30-108. Scope of Chapter - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter exclusively...

Chapter 50 - Uniform Classified and Commercial Driver License Act

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 55-50-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-50-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:...

Part 2 - Administration by Department

§ 55-50-201. Administration by Department - This chapter shall be administered by the department of safety.

§ 55-50-203. Authority to Enter Agreements - The department of safety may execute or make agreements, arrangements,...

§ 55-50-205. Electronic Transmittal of Information to Federal Selective Service System. [Enactment Contingent on Funding by the Federal Selective Service System. See the Compiler's notes.] - The department shall transmit, in an electronic format, necessary information...

Part 3 - Application, Examination, and Issuance

§ 55-50-304. Persons Exempt From Licensing - The following persons are exempt from licensing under this chapter:

§ 55-50-305. Validity of Current Licenses - For any person holding a currently valid operator, regular chauffeur,...

§ 55-50-333. Change of Address - Whenever any person after applying for or receiving a license...

§ 55-50-338. Renewals — Drug and Alcohol Educational Pamphlets - shall be required only to appear at a driver license...

§ 55-50-339. Issuance or Restoration of License of Minor Withdrawn From Secondary School - Following a license revocation or denial under § 55-50-321(c)(2) or...

§ 55-50-353. Sexual, Violent Sexual, Violent Juvenile Sexual Offender Identification - When the department issues or renews a driver license or...

Part 4 - Commercial Driver Licenses

§ 55-50-401. Limitation on Number of Driver Licenses - No person who operates a commercial motor vehicle shall have...

§ 55-50-403. Employer Responsibilities - No employer shall knowingly allow, permit, or authorize an employee...

§ 55-50-408. Driving Under the Influence - For purposes of this chapter and § 55-10-401, any person...

§ 55-50-410. Rulemaking Authority - The department may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to...

§ 55-50-411. Where Denial of Commercial Driver License Based on Medical Disqualification Not Permitted — Suspension - if the driver satisfies all other applicable state and federal...

Part 5 - Suspension and Revocation

§ 55-50-502. Suspension of Licenses — Hearings — Period of Suspension or Revocation — Surrender of License — Restricted License — Operating Under License of Another Jurisdiction Prohibited — Appeal - Where a nonresident whose license has been suspended or revoked...

§ 55-50-507. Community Service in Lieu of Payment of Fines and Costs - By a majority vote of the applicable local legislative body,...

§ 55-50-511. Applicability of Uniform Administrative Procedures Act - The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter...

Part 6 - Penalties

§ 55-50-601. Misdemeanors - It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person to:

§ 55-50-603. Penalty for Other Violations - Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter...

§ 55-50-604. Disposition of Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures - All fines, penalties and forfeitures of bonds imposed or collected...

Part 7 - Reciprocity Agreements

§ 55-50-701. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

Part 8 - Deposit of License in Lieu of Bail

§ 55-50-801. Municipalities and Counties Authorized to Grant Option - Whenever any person lawfully possessed of a chauffeur's or operator's...

§ 55-50-802. Receipt for License — Operation of Motor Vehicle During Pendency of Case - Whenever any person deposits a chauffeur's or operator's license as...

§ 55-50-803. License Forwarded to Department of Safety — Conditions for Release — Notice to Nonresident Driver's State - The clerk or judge of a court accepting the license...

§ 55-50-804. License or Receipt to Be in Immediate Possession and Displayed Upon Demand - The licensee shall have the licensee's license in immediate possession...

§ 55-50-805. Provisions Provide Alternative Procedure - This part is in addition to title 7, chapter 63...

Part 9 - Interstate Driver License Compact

§ 55-50-901. Short Title - This part may be known and cited as the “Interstate...

§ 55-50-902. Interstate Driver License Compact - The Interstate Driver License Compact is enacted into law and...

§ 55-90-903. Administrator - The commissioner of safety, or the commissioner's designee, is the...

Chapter 51 - Motorcycle Rider Education and Safety

§ 55-51-101. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter:

§ 55-51-107. Licensing Skills Test Examination - The director may exempt applicants for a reinstated or an...

Chapter 52 - Safety of Children

Part 1 - Child Bicycle Safety Act

§ 55-52-101. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 55-52-102. Legislative Findings and Declarations - The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:

§ 55-52-103. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 55-52-104. Purpose - The purpose of this part is to reduce the incidence...

§ 55-52-105. Child Bicycle Safety Rules and Regulations - With regard to any bicycle operated over any highway, street...

Part 2 - Child Safety in Operation of Off-Highway Motor Vehicles -

Chapter 53 - Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices

§ 55-53-101. “Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device” Defined - As used in this chapter, “electric personal assistive mobility device”...

§ 55-53-103. Equipment Requirements - An EPAMD shall be equipped with a system that when...

§ 55-53-105. Regulation of Use - Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary,...

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Title 55 - Motor and Other Vehicles