Bill > HB0490

This bill requires evidence of compliance with Tennessee's Financial Responsibility Law before registering or renewing the registration of a motor vehicle. The bill specifies the acceptable forms of proof, including an insurance policy declaration page, insurance binder, or insurance card, or a certificate from the Commissioner of Safety indicating a cash deposit or bond or self-insurance status. The bill also imposes penalties for operating a vehicle without the required insurance coverage, including a Class C misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class C felony for fraudulently altering or counterfeiting insurance documents.