What Are Some Other Regulations?

Open intoxicants are prohibited in the vehicle.
Firearms are permitted in the vehicle. Firearms are not required to be cased. Handguns require a permit (out of state permits not recognized).
Studded tires are permitted from October 1 to April 15.
Tire chains are not required.
Tennessee has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
Tennessee has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 14 years of age. Children under age 4 must use approved car safety seats.
Tennessee has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
Registration must be carried in the vehicle. Insurance card is not required to be carried in the vehicle.

Q: What Are The Speed Limits In Tennessee?
A: Unless Otherwise Posted Absolute Interstate 70 mph Ltd Access Rds 55 mph Other Primary Rds 55 mph Residential As posted More
Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar No Photo Radar No Aircraft No Laser Yes More
Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
A: Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
A: No
Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
A: Speeding Yes Parking Yes Equipment Yes DWI Yes More
Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
A: Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … More
Q: What Is A Member Driver License Compact?
A: If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.
Q: When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?
A: Accidents involving death, personal injury, or damage to any one person's property exceeding $400 must be reported immediately to the local authorities.
Q: What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?
A: Compulsory insurance law and financial responsibility law. Securitytype law and future prooftype law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, … More
Q: When Must I Use My Headlights?
A: Tennessee requires that you have your headlights on whenever you are using your windshield wipers.