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TN HB0810

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Grills

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "utility terrain vehicle" to include low speed vehicles, medium speed vehicles, Class I and Class II off-highway vehicles, and all-terrain vehicles under Tennessee Code § 55-8-185

  • Permits UTV operation on state highways with speed limits of 45 mph or less and on county roads, excluding interstate highways, controlled access highways, and roads where local governments or the Department of Transportation have prohibited use for safety reasons

  • Requires operators to be at least 16 years old with a valid driver license (not permit), maintain vehicle registration and liability insurance, and not exceed 35 mph; helmets required except for Class I/II off-highway vehicles on county roads or drivers/passengers 21+ meeting alternative standards

  • Exempts from registration and safety equipment requirements UTVs used on recreational trails, for agricultural purposes, or by government agencies for wildlife management, law enforcement, or emergency services

  • Authorizes specific road segments in Scott, Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Jackson, Johnson, Perry, Unicoi, Fentress, and Hickman counties for UTV operation, and requires the Department of Safety to publish a list of prohibited roads by October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to utility terrain vehicles.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 255

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/8/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/2/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee3/26/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/11/2025
Transportation3/4/2025
General Sub of Transportation2/12/2025
Transportation2/6/2025

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