Tennessee Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• 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.