5/9/07-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee 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 Sen. Jim Tracy, R-Shelbyville, SB348 would prohibit cities with 10,000 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 companion bill - HB1290 - is in the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee. It would apply the restriction to cities with populations of 5,000 or less.
For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.
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