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What Are The Speed Limits In Tennessee?

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Unless Otherwise Posted
Absolute Interstate 70 mph
Ltd Access Rds 55 mph
Other Primary Rds 55 mph
Residential As posted

How Are Speed Limits Enforced?

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Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes
Radar Yes
Vascar No
Photo Radar No
Aircraft No
Laser Yes

How Can Tickets Be Paid?

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Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.

Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?

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When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?

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Speeding Yes
Parking Yes
Equipment Yes
DWI Yes

What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?

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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 not a member, you may have to pay a cash bond before you can continue your trip.

What Is A Member Driver License Compact?

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If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.

When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?

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Accidents involving death, personal injury, or damage to any one person's property exceeding $400 must be reported immediately to the local authorities.

What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?

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Compulsory insurance law and financial responsibility law. Securitytype law and future prooftype law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, personal injury, or damage to any one person's property exceeding $400.

When Must I Use My Headlights?

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Tennessee requires that you have your headlights on whenever you are using your windshield wipers.

What Are Some Other Regulations?

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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.