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Traffic Safety Laws

Alcohol & Drug Laws
TCA 55-10 401: Driving under the influence prohibited -- Alcohol concentration in blood or breath. 
TCA 55-10-402: Penalty for violations of § 55-10-401 -- Alternative facilities for incarceration -- Public service work -- Inpatient alcohol and drug treatment.
TCA 55-10-403: Fines for violations of § 55-10-401 -- Restitution.
TCA 55-10-405: Prior convictions -- Driving record as evidence.
TCA 55-10-406: Tests for Alcoholic or Drug Content of Blood -- Implied Consent - Refusal to submit to test etc.
TCA 55-10-407: Penalty for violations of § 55-10-406.
TCA 55-10-408: Tests for alcohol or drug content of blood -- Procurement and processing of samples -- Results -- Additional testing.
TCA 55-10-409: Restricted driver license -- Ignition interlock device -- Geographic restrictions.
TCA 55-10-410: Probation conditions -- Access to inmates by alcohol and drug treatment organizations.
TCA 55-10-411: Presumption of impairment -- Notice of penalties for additional offenses -- Allegation of prior convictions -- Mandatory service of minimum sentence -- No defense that person is lawful user of substance -- Strip searches -- Jurisdiction of general sessions court.
TCA 55-10-415: Underage Driving While Impaired -- Penalties 
TCA 55-10-416: Open Container Law. 
TCA 55-10-420: Litter removal program.
TCA 55-10-421: Adult driving while impaired.
TCA 55-10-422: Program development fee required for applicants for restricted license for vehicle with ignition interlock device.
TCA 55-10-423: Confidentiality of information about interlock program participant.
Bicycle Safety Laws
TCA 55-52-103: Bicycle Chapter Definitions
TCA 55-52-104: Helmet Purpose
TCA 55-52-105: Child Bicycle Safety Rules and Regulations
TCA 55-52-106: Penalty -- Defense --Inadmissibility as evidence in civil action -- Issuance of warning and citation. 
TCA 55-8-171: Operation of Bicycles and Play Vehicles - Penalty - Effect of Regulations
TCA 55-8-172: Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles - Penalty
TCA 55-8-173: Riding on Bicycles - Penalty
TCA 55-8-174: Clinging to Vehicles - Penalty
TCA 55-8-175: Riding on Roadways and Bike Paths - Penalty
TCA 55-8-176: Carrying Articles on Bicycles - Penalty
TCA 55-8-177: Bicycle Lamps and Brakes - Penalty
TCA 55-8-197: Failure to Yield Right of Way - Rules of the Road
Child Safety Laws
TCA 55-10-206: Off - Road Vehicles - Prohibited Acts - Penalties. 
TCA 55-10-403: Fines for violations of § 55-10-401 -- Restitution.
TCA 55-10-802: Part Definitions 
TCA 55-10-803: Offense of Leaving Child Unattended in Motor Vehicle - Penalty
TCA 55-50-312: Licensing of Minors (Motor-driven cycles)
TCA 55-52-201: Offense of Operation by Minors
TCA 55-52-202: Penalty for Operation of Off-Highway Motor Vehicles by Minors - Defenses
TCA 55-8-189: Transporting Child in Truck Bed
TCA 55-9-602: Child Passenger Restraint Systems -Violations - Penalties
TCA 55-9-603: Use of Safety Belts in Passenger Vehicles-Violations-Penalities-Arrest-Applicability
TCA 55-9-606: Passengers Over Sixteen Years of Age
TCA 29-34-209: Immunity for Forcible Entry of a Motor Vehicle to Remove Minor or Animal
Leaving Scene of Accident
TCA 40-7-103: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Motorcycle Laws
TCA 55-10-205: Motorcycle Reckless Driving - Front Tire Off the Ground
TCA 55-50-312: Licensing of Minor (Motor-driven cycle)
TCA 55-50-312: Licensing of Minor (Motor-driven cycle)
TCA 55-51-102: Rider Education Program
TCA 55-51-103: Rider Education Program
TCA 55-51-106: Insurance Discount
TCA 55-52-201: Child Safety in Operation of Off-Highway Motor Vehicle
TCA 55-52-202: Penalty for Operation of Off-Highway Motor Vehicles by Minors - Defenses
TCA 55-8-110: Traffic Control Signals - Inoperative
TCA 55-8-164: Riding on Motorcycle
TCA 55-8-182: Riding On Laned Roadways
TCA 55-9-302: Motorcycle Helmet Required for Driver and Passenger
TCA 55-9-303: Seat for Passenger
TCA 55-9-304: Windshields — Safety Goggles, Face Shields or Glasses
TCA 55-9-305: Rearview Mirrors and Footrests
TCA 55-9-306: Violation of this part — Penalty
TCA 55-9-307: Parent or Guardian Knowingly Permitting Minor to Violate this Part — Penalty
TCA 55-9-308: Part Inapplicable to Autocycles
Move Over Law/Emergency Vehicles
TCA 55-8-132: Operation of vehicles and streetcars on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
Pedestrian Laws
TCA 55-8-110: Traffic-control Signals
TCA 55-8-111: Pedestrian-control Signals
TCA 55-8-133: Pedestrians Subject to Traffic Regulations
TCA 55-8-134: Pedestrian's Right-of-Way in Crosswalks
TCA 55-8-135: Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks
TCA 55-8-136: Drivers to Exercise Due Care
TCA 55-8-137: Pedestrians to Use the Right Half of Crosswalks
TCA 55-8-138: Pedestrians on Roadways
TCA 55-8-180: Pedestrians Led By Guide Dog or Carrying Identifying Cane Given Right of Way - Penalty
TCA 55-8-197: Failure to Yield Right of Way - Rules of the Road
Railroad Grade Crossing Laws
TCA 55-8-145: Obedience to Signal Indication Approach of Train - Penalty
TCA 55-8-146: All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings - Statutes not to Affect Common Law Right of Recovery
TCA 55-8-147: Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings
Safety Belt Laws
TCA 55-9-601: Required - Specifications - Violations - Penalities
TCA 55-9-602: Child Passenger Restraint Systems -Violations - Penalties
TCA 55-9-603: Use of safety belts in passenger vehicles -Violations - Penalties - Arrest - Applicability
TCA 55-9-604: Failure to Wear Belt - Contributory Negligence-Evidence
TCA 55-9-606: Safety Belts - Passengers Over Sixteen Years of Age
School Bus/Church Bus
TCA 55-8-151: School Bus (or Church Bus) Overtaking and Passing
Speed Laws
TCA 55-50-311: Cell phone and Learner permit - Intermediate license - Fees - Restrictions - Penalties - Application - Parental notification
TCA 55-8-117: Overtaking Vehicle on Left
TCA 55-8-118: When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted
TCA 55-8-119: Limitations on Overtaking on the Left
TCA 55-8-152: Speed Limits - Penalties TCA 55-8-153 Establishment of Speed Zones TCA 55-8-155: Special Speed Limitation on Motor-driven Cycles - Penalty
TCA 55-8-156: Special Speed Limitations - Penalties
TCA 55-8-157: Charging Violations
TCA 55-8-191: Operation of Low Speed Vehicles - Prohibitions - License
TCA-55-8-154: Minimum Speed Regulation - Turnouts - passing Bays - Penalties
Teen Driving Laws
TCA 55-10-415: Underage Driving While Impaired - Penalties
TCA 55-8-199: Use of hand-held mobile telephone or personal digital assistant prohibited while driving
TCA 55-9-603: Use of safety belts in passenger vehicles -Violations - Penalties - Arrest - Applicability
TCA 55-9-606: Safety Belts - Passengers Over Sixteen Years of Age
Texting, Mobile Phones, and Devices
TCA 55-50-311: Cell phone and Learner permit - Intermediate license - Fees - Restrictions - Penalties - Application - Parental notification
TCA 55-8-199: Use of hand-held mobile telephone or personal digital assistant prohibited while driving
Traffic Terms and Definitions
TCA Law 55-50-102
TCA Law 55-8-101
Truck
TCA 55-8-189: Transporting Child in Truck Bed
TCA 55-8-195: Semis and Tractor Trailers Driving in Specific Lanes on Certain Highways
Young Adults
TCA 55-10-415: Underage Driving While Impaired
Work Zone Traffic
TCA 55-8-152: Speed Limits - Penalties
TCA 55-8-153: Establishment of Speed Zones