There is a newer version
of
this Section
2020 Tennessee Code
Title 39 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government
Part 5 - Interference With Government Operations
§ 39-16-516. Traffic Offense Citation Quotas — Performance Standards
Universal Citation: TN Code § 39-16-516 (2020)
- A public official or public employee shall not establish or maintain, formally or informally, a plan to evaluate, promote, compensate, or discipline a law enforcement officer solely by the issuance of a predetermined or specified number of any type or combination of types of traffic citations.
- A public official or public employee shall not require or suggest to a law enforcement officer that the law enforcement officer is required or expected to issue a predetermined or specified number of any type or combination of types of traffic citations within a specified period.
- Nothing in this section prohibits a municipal corporation, a political subdivision, or any agency of this state from establishing performance standards for law enforcement officers that include issuance of traffic citations but do not require issuance of a predetermined or specified number or any type or combination of types of citations as the sole means of meeting the performance standards.
- A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor, subject to fine only.
- As used in this section:
- “Public employee” means any person holding a position by appointment or employment in the service of a public employer;
- “Public employer” means:
- The state of Tennessee; or
- A county, city, town, municipality, or any other political subdivision of the state;
- “Public official” means a person elected to any office or entity of state or local government; and
- “Traffic offense” means an offense under title 55.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Tennessee may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
