Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Tennessee -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
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| Drinking & Driving Violations | Driving under the influence (TN Code section 55-10-401) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | License required (TN Code section 55-50-301) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Registration required before operation (TN Code section 55-4-101) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Financial Responsibility of Owners or Operators (TN Code Title 55, Chapter 12) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Turning movements (TN Code section 55-8-142) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accidents involving death or personal injury (TN Code section 55-10-101) Accidents involving damage to vehicle (TN Code section 55-10-102) |
| Mechanical Violations | Equipment - Lighting Regulations (TN Code Title 55, Chapter 9) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving (TN Code section 55-10-205) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Obedience to any required traffic control device (TN Code section 55-8-109) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Child passenger restraint systems (TN Code section 55-9-602) Use of safety belts in passenger vehicles (TN Code section 55-9-603) |
| Speeding | Speed limits - Penalties (TN Code section 55-8-152) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Equipment - Lighting Regulations (TN Code Title 55, Chapter 9) |