Bill > SB1772

This bill allows the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee, a public entity overseeing a large industrial development, and local law enforcement agencies to enter into written agreements to enforce state traffic laws on specific private roads within the megasite. These "designated private megasite roadways" are privately owned and not public streets, but will be clearly identified in the agreement. The agreement requires the private road owner to install and maintain traffic signs and signals that meet state standards, and to post notices indicating that traffic laws are enforced. Sworn peace officers from the local law enforcement agency will then have the authority to patrol these private roads, issue citations, and impose fines for traffic violations, similar to how they would on public streets, for the duration of the agreement. This measure clarifies that these agreements do not make the private roads public or transfer ownership or maintenance responsibilities to the government, and it does not grant law enforcement powers to private security personnel.