Tennessee § 55-10-119 - Detaining drivers involved in accidents involving serious bodily injury or death if driver does not have valid driver license and evidence of financial responsibility.
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§ 55-10-119. Detaining drivers involved in accidents involving serious bodily injury or death if driver does not have valid driver license and evidence of financial responsibility.
An officer shall detain a driver without a warrant, as provided in § 40-7-103 , and bring the driver before a committing magistrate if the driver: Is involved in an accident resulting in: Serious bodily injury, as defined in § 55-50-502; or Death; and Does not have a valid driver license; and Does not have evidence of financial responsibility as required by § 55-12-139. Acts 2012, ch. 737, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2012, ch. 737, § 5 provided that the act shall be known and may be cited as the “Ricky Otts Act.” Acts 2012, ch. 737, § 6 provided that the act, which enacted this section, shall apply to prohibited conduct occurring on or after July 1, 2012. Cross-References. Grounds for arrest by officer without warrant, § 40-7-103 . Use of citations in lieu of continued custody of an arrested person, § 40-7-118 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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