Tennessee § 55-8-186 - Responsibility for illegal parking.

§ 55-8-186. Responsibility for illegal parking.

The responsibility for illegally parking on any road, highway, or street in this state in any restricted zone or space to include, but not limited to: An unauthorized parking space designated for persons with disabilities as provided for in §§ 55-21-106 and 55-21-108; Specifically prohibited places, as provided for in § 55-8-160; No parking zones; Overtime zones or metered parking spaces; or Fire lanes; shall not apply to the registered owner of a rented or leased vehicle parked in violation of law when that owner can furnish sworn evidence that the vehicle was, at the time of the parking violation, leased or rented to another person. In such instances, the owner of the vehicle shall, within thirty (30) days after notification of the parking violation, furnish to the appropriate court or law enforcement agency, the name, address, and driver license number of the person or company who leased or rented the vehicle. If the owner fails to provide the information within the thirty-day period, then the owner shall become personally liable for the violation. Acts 1985, ch. 248, § 1; 2011, ch. 47, § 57. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2011, ch. 47, § 107 provided that nothing in the legislation shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the eligibility for services or the rights or responsibilities of individuals covered by the provision on the day before the date of enactment of this legislation, which was July 1, 2011. Acts 2011, ch. 47, § 108 provided that the provisions of the act are declared to be remedial in nature and all provisions of the act shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. Cross-References. Parking at capitol buildings and grounds, title 4, ch. 8, part 2. Parking restrictions, §§ 55-8-158 — 55-8-161 . Requirements as to unattended vehicles, § 55-8-162 . Unauthorized parking in spaces designated for disabled, § 55-21-108 .