SB2801 - Tennessee - Motor Vehicles

Companion Bill HB2835. Motor Vehicles - Requires motor vehicles to move over or reduce speed when approaching a stationary motor vehicle on a shoulder with persons working on such vehicle or within the vicinity of such motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-132. Fiscal Summary for *SB2801 / HB2835Increase State Revenue - $53,500 Increase Local Govt. Revenue - $2,800 Bill Summary for *SB2801 / HB2835 Upon approaching a stationary recovery vehicle or a highway maintenance vehicle, when such vehicle is giving a signal by use of authorized flashing lights, present law requires motor vehicle operators to either yield the right-of-way by making a lane change, if possible, if on a four lane divided highway, or reducing the speed of the vehicle and maintaining a safe speed. A violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100 to [...]

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