2019 Tennessee Code
Title 55 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 9 - Equipment โ€” Lighting Regulations
Part 6 - Safety Belts
§ 55-9-606. Passengers over sixteen years of age -- ADS-operated vehicle.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 55-9-606 (2019)
  • Notwithstanding this part to the contrary:
    • (1) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (2), the operator of a passenger motor vehicle under this part shall not be fined for the failure of any passenger over sixteen (16) years of age to wear a safety belt; and

    • (2) For purposes of an ADS-operated vehicle and when the ADS is engaged, neither the operator nor the owner shall be fined for the failure of any passenger, regardless of age, to wear a safety belt.

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