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TN SB0395

TN SB0395
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 9, relative to vehicle equipment.

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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, creates a Class B misdemeanor for failure to properly adjust headlights by a person or entity that installs tires on a passenger motor vehicle or truck that are larger in total diameter than the original equipment manufacturer's tires installed; creates a Class B misdemeanor for installing such tires so as to cause the bumper or frame to exceed the maximum heights established in present law. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new regulations for tire installation on passenger motor vehicles and trucks weighing less than 10,000 pounds, creating two specific Class B misdemeanor offenses with a $250 fine. First, the bill requires that when larger-diameter tires are installed on a vehicle, the person or business performing the installation must properly adjust the headlights according to the original equipment manufacturer's specifications and charge for this adjustment. Second, the bill prohibits installing tires that are larger than the original manufacturer's tires in a way that would cause the vehicle's bumper or frame to exceed legally established maximum height limits. These provisions aim to ensure vehicle safety by preventing potential issues with headlight alignment and vehicle height that could arise from aftermarket tire modifications. The new regulations will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and vehicle owners time to prepare for and comply with the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee (on 02/12/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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