SB3810 - Tennessee: Motor Vehicles

Companion Bill HB3512. Motor Vehicles - Imposes additional fine of $25.00 to be deposited in the brain injury fund by drivers who engage in drag racing. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 55, Part 3. Fiscal Summary for *SB3810 / HB3512Increase State Revenue - $1,900 / Traumatic Brain Injury Fund Bill Summary for *SB3810 / HB3512 Present law classifies the criminal offense "drag racing" as a Class B misdemeanor, although the criminal classification of the offense may be enhanced if the violation results in serious bodily injury to another person. The penalty for a Class B misdemeanor is a fine of up to $500 and imprisonment for up to six months. Present law imposes fines, in addition to those authorized for classes of criminal offenses, for certain specific crimes involving motor vehicles. The offenses to which the additional fines [...]

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