Tennessee § 68-55-301 - Additional fine for speeding to be paid into the traumatic brain injury fund.
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§ 68-55-301. Additional fine for speeding to be paid into the traumatic brain injury fund.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in addition to any other fines imposed by title 55, chapter 8, for driving a motor vehicle in excess of ten (10) miles over the posted speed limit, there is imposed an additional fine of five dollars ($5.00) for each such violation to be earmarked for and paid into the general fund reserve account created by § 68-55-401 . Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 11; 2004, ch. 827, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2004, ch. 827, § 5 provided that the amendment by that act shall apply to any applicable fine imposed on or after July 1, 2004. Attorney General Opinions. Additional “fines” imposed pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-55-301 are fines that must be imposed by the judge and may be imposed in addition to the fines authorized by T.C.A. § 40-35-111 , OAG 05-091 (6/6/05).
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