6/15/07-A bill has died that was intended to thwart speed traps in Tennessee's smallest towns.
The companion bill - HB1290 - also died.
6/15/07-A bill died that was intended to thwart speed traps in Tennessee's smallest towns.
Tennessee law requires cities to submit a written request for permission to enforce traffic laws on interstates each year.
Sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pinion, D-Union City, HB1290 would have prohibited certain cities from enforcing traffic laws on interstates within city limits.
The companion bill - SB348 - also died.
5/9/07-The House Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill that is intended to thwart speed traps in Tennessee's smallest towns.
Tennessee law requires cities to submit a written request for permission to enforce traffic laws on interstates each year.
Sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pinion, D-Union City, HB1290 would prohibit cities with 5,000 residents or less from enforcing traffic laws on interstates within city limits.
The bill also would create an exception for local officers serving with a districtwide drug task force. The only stipulation is that 75 percent of the revenue collected be earmarked for the state's general fund. Cities would keep the rest.
The bill is in the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee. The companion bill - SB348 - is in the Senate Transportation Committee. It would apply the restriction to cities with populations of 10,000 or less.
For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.
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