Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1340 - Safety and Homeland Security
Subtitle 1340-01 - Driver Control Division
Chapter 1340-01-04 - Tennessee Driver Improvement Program
Section 1340-01-04-.02 - ASSIGNMENT OF POINT SYSTEM NUMERICAL VALUE

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1340-01-04-.02

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) The Department of Safety's driver point system is designed to identify those drivers whose records reflect a continuous disrespect for traffic laws, and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highways.

(2) To administer this program, a point value will be assessed for each accident and moving violation conviction.

(3) Upon receipt of a moving traffic conviction notice from any court or the receipt by the Department of a traffic crash report indicating a driver contributed to the occurrence of the crash, the Department shall charge points to the driver's record as set out herein. Convictions of moving traffic violations which occurred more than two (2) years prior to the Department's receipt of such report or notice shall not be used within the Driver Improvement Program.

Authority: T.C.A. § 55-50-505.

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