SB1408In Committee

Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.

Tennessee SB1408 amends TCA Section 55-8-199 to restrict the prohibition on physically holding or supporting electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle to specific locations: work zones where Department of Transportation or construction workers are present, and marked school zones with active warning flashers. This change affects drivers in Tennessee by allowing them to use electronic devices outside of these designated areas. Key provisions include the continued exclusion of earpieces, headphone devices, and wrist-worn devices for voice communication.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1408 amends TCA Section 55-8-199 to restrict the prohibition on physically holding or supporting electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle to specific locations: work zones where Department of Transportation or construction workers are present, and marked school zones with active warning flashers. This change affects drivers in Tennessee by allowing them to use electronic devices outside of these designated areas. Key provisions include the continued exclusion of earpieces, headphone devices, and wrist-worn devices for voice communication.

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Sponsor

Hensley, Joey

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

March 19, 2025

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

Subjects
Traffic SafetyHighways, Roads and Bridges

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