Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-02 - Division of State Parks and Division of Natural Areas
Chapter 0400-02-05 - Vehicles and Traffic Safety
Section 0400-02-05-.14 - RECKLESS OR CARELESS DRIVING

(1) Driving or operating any vehicle carelessly or heedlessly, or in willful or wanton disregard for the rights or safety of other persons, or without due care or at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under prevailing conditions, having regard to traffic, weather, wildlife, road, and light conditions, and surface, width, and character of the road, is prohibited.

(2) Texting while operating a vehicle or distracted operation of a vehicle is prohibited.

(3) Every operator shall maintain such control of the vehicle as may be necessary to avoid danger to persons or property or wildlife.