Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 55.
Tennessee HB0537 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish the "Law Enforcement's Safer Tennessee Electronic Registration (LESTER) Act," which mandates that law enforcement must accept electronic proof of vehicle registration, provided it is clear and not suspected to be fraudulent. The bill affects vehicle owners in Tennessee by expanding the definition of acceptable proof of registration to include electronic formats, while also specifying conditions under which such proof may be rejected by officers. Key provisions include the requirement for officers to accept electronic evidence unless it is unclear or deemed fraudulent, and the clarification that proof of registration serves as prima facie evidence of vehicle ownership and operation.
Tennessee HB0537 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish the "Law Enforcement's Safer Tennessee Electronic Registration (LESTER) Act," which mandates that law enforcement must accept electronic proof of vehicle registration, provided it is clear and not suspected to be fraudulent. The bill affects vehicle owners in Tennessee by expanding the definition of acceptable proof of registration to include electronic formats, while also specifying conditions under which such proof may be rejected by officers. Key provisions include the requirement for officers to accept electronic evidence unless it is unclear or deemed fraudulent, and the clarification that proof of registration serves as prima facie evidence of vehicle ownership and operation.
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