Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 55.
Tennessee SB0228, known as the "Law Enforcement's Safer Tennessee Electronic Registration (LESTER) Act," mandates that law enforcement must accept electronic proof of financial responsibility as valid registration unless the image is unclear or suspected to be fraudulent. The bill expands existing law to apply the prima facie evidence of ownership and operation of a vehicle to all "motor vehicles," rather than just "motor-propelled vehicles." This legislation affects drivers and law enforcement officers by formalizing the acceptance of electronic registration formats.
Tennessee SB0228, known as the "Law Enforcement's Safer Tennessee Electronic Registration (LESTER) Act," mandates that law enforcement must accept electronic proof of financial responsibility as valid registration unless the image is unclear or suspected to be fraudulent. The bill expands existing law to apply the prima facie evidence of ownership and operation of a vehicle to all "motor vehicles," rather than just "motor-propelled vehicles." This legislation affects drivers and law enforcement officers by formalizing the acceptance of electronic registration formats.
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