Time Limit for Blocking Railroad Crossings

HB0011/SB0092 filed by Rep. Matthew Hill (R-7) and Sen. Rusty Crowe (R-3) would prohibit the blocking of a railroad crossing by a stopped train for more than 15 minutes. This would bring Tennessee law into conformity with the Uniform Vehicle Code. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | Feedback TabView [...]

Traffic Surveillance Cameras

Two bills addressing traffic surveillance cameras were filed today. HB0033 by Rep. John Ragan (R-33) adds a new section to Tenn. Code Ann. ยง 55-8-198 requiring that 95% of all revenues obtained from the use of a traffic light or speed monitoring camera shall be earmarked solely for the educational needs of the local government [...]