Tennessee § 55-8-150 - Emerging from alley, driveway or building.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-8-150 — Emerging from alley, driveway or building., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-8-150. Emerging from alley, driveway or building.
The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 49; T.C.A., § 59-850.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 55-8-150
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-8-150 cover?
Section 55-8-150 ("Emerging from alley, driveway or building.") 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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