Tennessee § 55-20-203 - Driver qualifications.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-20-203 — Driver qualifications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-20-203. Driver qualifications.
Every passenger contract carrier covered pursuant to § 55-20-201 shall employ only drivers who have been examined for hearing, vision and any medical condition or drug use, either legal or illegal, which could cause impairment while driving. The drivers must be reexamined every three (3) years to determine whether their hearing and vision are sufficient for operation of a commercial passenger vehicle and that no medical condition exists that would make them unsuitable for the employment. A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the drivers of any covered passenger contract carrier shall be re-examined annually on a random basis for illegal drug use. The passenger contract carrier shall preserve and maintain records of examinations conducted pursuant to this section at their registered place of business in Tennessee. Acts 2002, ch. 750, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 55-20-203
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-20-203 cover?
Section 55-20-203 ("Driver qualifications.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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