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2017 Tennessee Code
Title 55 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 10 - Accidents, Arrests, Crimes and Penalties
Part 4 - Alcohol and Drug Related Offenses
§ 55-10-404. Driving prohibitions -- Restricted licenses -- Revocation and suspension -- Commercial licenses and vehicles.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 55-10-404 (2017)
- (a) (1) The court shall prohibit any person convicted of a violation of § 55-10-401 from driving a vehicle in this state for a period of:
- (A) One (1) year, if the conviction is a first offense;
- (B) Two (2) years for a second offense;
- (C) Six (6) years for a third offense; and,
- (D) Eight (8) years for a fourth or subsequent offense.
- (2) In the interest of public safety, a driver who has been prohibited from driving a vehicle in this state pursuant to this subsection (a) may apply for a restricted license subject to § 55-10-409.
- (b) Nothing in this part shall be construed so as to in any way limit, change, alter, repeal, or amend § 55-50-303, § 55-50-501, or § 55-50-502, nor to limit the power or authority of the department of safety to revoke or suspend a driver license, permit, or privilege under chapter 50 of this title. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the issuance of a restricted license in accordance with § 55-10-409.
- (c) A person holding a commercial driver license or operating a commercial motor vehicle at the time of the violation of § 55-10-401 for which they are convicted will also be subject to § 55-50-405.
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