Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.
Tennessee HB0294 amends TCA Section 55-8-198 to allow counties and municipalities to purchase, install, operate, and maintain surveillance cameras on public roads (excluding federal interstate highways) for the purposes of investigating and preventing terrorism and state criminal offenses. The bill stipulates that such cameras must be operated by local law enforcement, cannot be used for traffic enforcement, and must comply with existing laws regarding highway safety and operations. Additionally, it permits the use of surveillance cameras on federal interstate highways under specific conditions related to traffic violations and terrorism prevention.
Tennessee HB0294 amends TCA Section 55-8-198 to allow counties and municipalities to purchase, install, operate, and maintain surveillance cameras on public roads (excluding federal interstate highways) for the purposes of investigating and preventing terrorism and state criminal offenses. The bill stipulates that such cameras must be operated by local law enforcement, cannot be used for traffic enforcement, and must comply with existing laws regarding highway safety and operations. Additionally, it permits the use of surveillance cameras on federal interstate highways under specific conditions related to traffic violations and terrorism prevention.
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