Tennessee ushered in more than 140 new laws a couple of days ago. A couple of attention-getting measures affect cell phone usage and a very particular form of drunk driving.
Traffic arrest morphs into big surprise
If you drive northeast of Memphis for about six hours, you will arrive in Loudon County. The rural area was recently home to a unique marriage proposal that began with an arrest -- sort of.
Distracted Driving Awareness Month may lead to traffic tickets
When Spring has sprung, various awareness efforts come, one after the other. Many of these causes bring people together and raise awareness through 5Ks, fundraisers and other group events. Others simply call for the public to pay attention to a health and safety matter.
What does it mean to be accused of reckless driving?
The term "reckless" is thrown around often in conversation, but it can carry a different meaning when the term is connected to a Tennessee criminal charge. In terms of criminal charges someone can face, a traffic violation might not seem as serious as others. But, in fact, being accused of reckless driving can carry with it severe legal consequences.
Proposed technology could become new source of evidence
During the past few years, our nation has seen various incidents unfold involving excessive force by police against African American civilians. Some of the violence has led to injury; some of it has led to death.
Are you smarter than a TN tourist regarding traffic laws? Pt. 2
A prior blog post introduced the topic of common Tennessee driving laws that tourists might want to understand. Of course, local drivers can get caught up due to allegations of traffic violations, too.
Are you smarter than a TN tourist regarding traffic laws? Pt. 1
The holiday season and, therefore, the season of traveling is behind us. Did you hit the road to meet up with family in the last couple of months? If so, and if you crossed state lines, perhaps the concern regarding other states' traffic laws crossed your mind. Maybe you were stopped and cited for a traffic violation.
TN traffic tickets can add up to become a big roadblock
Most of us have to drive to accomplish our everyday tasks. Whether we have to get to work, transport our kids to school, get to the store, etc., driving is a necessary part of daily life.
