Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0240 - Board of Regents
Subtitle 0240-09 - Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville
Chapter 0240-09-03 - Parking, Traffic, and Safety Enforcement
Section 0240-09-03-.05 - MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION

(1) Operators of Motor Vehicles on Tennessee Tech property must obey all traffic rules, regulations, postings, or directions, regardless of whether the rule, regulation, posting, or direction is included in this policy.

(2) The speed limit on all Tennessee Tech streets as well as city streets running through Tennessee Tech are enforced by the Tennessee Tech Police Department. Violations of this may result in the operator of the Motor Vehicle receiving a speeding citation by Tennessee Tech Police.

(3) The reckless operation of a Motor Vehicle on the Tennessee Tech campus including, but not limited to, squealing tires, sliding the Motor Vehicle, and operating the Motor Vehicle at a high rate of speed are serious safety hazards and strictly prohibited. Operators may be issued a citation by Tennessee Tech Police as well as face disciplinary action for a violation of this nature.

(4) Operators of Motor Vehicles are prohibited from overtaking/passing another Motor Vehicle in operation on streets within the Tennessee Tech campus. Violations of this may result in the operator of the Motor Vehicle receiving a citation from Tennessee Tech Police.

(5) Operators of Motor Vehicles must observe and obey all traffic control devices (e.g., STOP signs, traffic lights). Failure to do so may result in the operator of the Motor Vehicle receiving a citation from Tennessee Tech Police for the violation.

(6) Operators of Motor Vehicles must yield the right of way and come to a complete stop for pedestrians in the crosswalks. Operators of Motor Vehicles must also show due care for all pedestrian traffic while operating a Motor Vehicle on the Tennessee Tech campus. Failure to do so may result in the operator of the Motor Vehicle receiving a citation for the violation from Tennessee Tech Police.

(7) Operators of Motor Vehicles must pull to the edge of the roadway and come to a complete stop to yield the right of way to emergency vehicles displaying active lights and/or sirens. Failure to do so may result in the operator of the Motor Vehicle receiving a citation for the violation from Tennessee Tech Police.

(8) Individuals riding bicycles on the Tennessee Tech campus must observe and obey all traffic control devices on all Tennessee Tech and city streets within the Tennessee Tech campus. Failure to do so may result in the operator of the bicycle being issued a citation for the violation by Tennessee Tech Police.