Question for any of our LEOs

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Is it true that there is a law now in Tennessee requiring license plates to be illuminated at night, and if so when did it go in to effect? I looked onlne and can't find anything about it.
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[Toujours Pret]

Yes, if it was on the vehicle when it was manufactured.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Noticed the lights on mine aren't working tonight. Guess I'll add it to the list for the weekend.
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[SDV]

I believe cars 25 years or older are exempt

 

[Grand Vol]

Apparently it's by city as the Legislature hasn't passed a law concerning license plate lights. Here's a case law reference:

http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/sites/default/files/thomasopn.pdf

 

[SDV]

New law went into effect 7/1/13

See bottom of page

List of some of the laws that will become effective July 1, 2013

 

[Grand Vol]

New law went into effect 7/1/13

See bottom of page

List of some of the laws that will become effective July 1, 2013

Ah, the TN Code site hasn't been updated with that change.

 

[SDV]

Ah, the TN Code site hasn't been updated with that change.

Yeah I couldn't find it either

 

[Coug]

I'd argue that from an LEO's perspective when pulling someone over their headlights would illuminate the license plate anyway.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

I'd argue that from an LEO's perspective when pulling someone over their headlights would illuminate the license plate anyway.

I would think so too.
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[Toujours Pret]

I think its an easy excuse to pull someone over, but also, might as well spend $1.25 on a bulb to avoid the hassle.

 

[davethevol]

I think its an easy excuse to pull someone over, but also, might as well spend $1.25 on a bulb to avoid the hassle.

Yep.

 

[Grey_pilgrim]

I think its an easy excuse to pull someone over, but also, might as well spend $1.25 on a bulb to avoid the hassle.

Murfreesboro cops are notorious for pulling people for this reason. I was pulled over once for it and have heard of many others getting pulled over for it as well.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Murfreesboro cops are notorious for pulling people for this reason. I was pulled over once for it and have heard of many others getting pulled over for it as well.

I've seen a lot of these turn into DUI charges.

 

[Toujours Pret]

I've seen a lot of these turn into DUI charges.

I think that's the goal, seeing what comes as a byproduct of the stop.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

I think that's the goal, seeing what comes as a byproduct of the stop.

Yep.

Also beware of any license plate covers. Those are illegal in TN, EVEN the clear ones.

 

[Grand Vol]

I think its an easy excuse to pull someone over, but also, might as well spend $1.25 on a bulb to avoid the hassle.

Which does remind me that I have one out that needs to be replaced...

 

[Pulscifer]

Yep.

Also beware of any license plate covers. Those are illegal in TN, EVEN the clear ones.

Yep. I've been interning for a local LEO for the past couple of months and they've been stopping people for the tinted covers. Just courtesy warnings, but still.

 

[hog88]

Which does remind me that I have one out that needs to be replaced...

Better stop drinking and driving...

 

[Grand Vol]

Better stop drinking and driving...

I rarely drink plus Oklahoma only allows 3.2 beer so the roadways are safe.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Oklahoma only allows 3.2 beer

Remind me to never go to OK.

 

[Coug]

Any laws on the third break light? I've been driving my Accord around with the rear window break light out for a few weeks now. I honestly keep forgetting to pick up the bulb but I still have the two regular break lights.

 

[Toujours Pret]

Any laws on the third break light? I've been driving my Accord around with the rear window break light out for a few weeks now. I honestly keep forgetting to pick up the bulb but I still have the two regular break lights.

I know that up here, if there's a light on the vehicle it has to work as intended. I doubt you'd get harassed over it, but its akso a cheap fix

 

[SDV]

I rarely drink plus Oklahoma only allows 3.2 beer so the roadways are safe.

3.2???? That is just retarded

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

I think its an easy excuse to pull someone over, but also, might as well spend $1.25 on a bulb to avoid the hassle.

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