Tennessee § 58-1-601 - Rights-of-way — Highways — Exceptions.
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§ 58-1-601. Rights-of-way — Highways — Exceptions.
Troops of the United States or of the Tennessee national guard parading or performing any duty according to law shall have the right-of-way on any street or highway over which they may pass, except that the carriage of the United States mail, legitimate functions of police departments, and the operations of fire departments shall not be interfered with thereby. Acts 1970, ch. 596, §§ 87, 88; T.C.A., § 7-301; Acts 2013, ch. 308, § 17. Cross-References. Ferries and toll bridges free to specified persons and their baggage, § 54-13-104 .
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Section 58-1-601 ("Rights-of-way — Highways — Exceptions.") 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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