Tennessee § 55-53-104 - Construction — Operation on highways.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-53-104 — Construction — Operation on highways., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-53-104. Construction — Operation on highways.
Nothing in this chapter or in any other law of this state shall be construed to limit the operation of an EPAMD on the public highways, sidewalks, bike trails and bicycle routes of this state except as otherwise set forth in this chapter. A person operating an EPAMD shall obey all speed limits for motor vehicles and shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and human powered devices at all times. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, the department of transportation shall have the authority to regulate or prohibit the operation of EPAMDs on any highway within its jurisdiction if it determines that the regulation or prohibition is necessary in the interest of public safety. Acts 2002, ch. 734, § 5.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 55-53-104
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-53-104 cover?
Section 55-53-104 ("Construction — Operation on highways.") 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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