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Tennessee Traffic Law Violations
Violation - Points
- Tickets and court abstracts where speed not indicated on source documents - 3
- Speeding 1 through 5 mph in excess of speed zone - 1
- Speeding 6 through 15 mph in excess of speed zone - 3
- Speeding 16 through 25 mph in excess of speed zone - 4
- Speeding 26 through 35 mph in excess of speed zone - 5
- Speeding 36 through 45 mph in excess of speed zone - 6
- Speeding 46 and above in excess of speed zone - 8
- Reckless driving as defined by TCA 55-10-205 - 6
- Signs and control devices - failure to obey traffic instructions - 4
- Improper passing - passing where prohibited - 4
- Wrong way, side or direction - 4
- Following improperly - 3
- Failing to yield the right-of-way - 4
- Making improper turn - 3
- Failure to signal intention to change vehicle direction - 2
- Passing school bus taking on or discharging passengers - 6
- Following emergency vehicles unlawfully - 2
- Speed less than posted minimum - 3
- Violation of bumper law conviction - 4
- Driving without being licensed or without license required for type of vehicle operated - 3
- Driving while license under suspension, revocation, or cancellation - 8
- Careless or negligent driving - 4
- Violation of driver license restrictions - 6
- Reckless endangerment by vehicle - misdemeanor - 8
- Miscellaneous traffic violations failing to maintain control, improper control, etc., or any offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle not herein specified - 3
- Leaving the scene of an accident (property damage only) - 5
- Failure to report an accident - 4
- Fleeing law enforcement officer (misdemeanor) - 6
- Driving while ability impaired - 8
Frequent Violations of Tennessee Driving Law
Frequent violations of Tennessee driving law are a most dangerous and costly habit. If you are suspended for frequent violations of Tennessee driving law, upon the completion of the suspension time, before you can receive your regular license, you must pay the appropriate reinstatement fees and establish future proof of financial responsibility (SR-22 Form) with the Department.
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