3916-315

Cross References

CRIMINAL OFFENS

Accessories before the fact, principals ; Alternative sentencing for misdemea and aiders and abettors, see 3911401 and 391 Attempt, solicitation and conspirac nor convictions, see 4035104. y Classification of misdemeanors, see offenses, classification and penalties, see 3912-407. Penalties for designated classes of 4035110. misdemeanors, see 4035111. Sentencing for misdemeanors, see 4G35302. Assault and Battery 48. Obstructing Justice 7. Westlaw Topic Nos. 37, 282. c.a.s. Assault and Battery 1 to 3, 73, 78 to 80, 98.

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Library References
C.J.S. Obstructing Justice or Governmentai Admmistration 4, 10, 12 to 29, 31 to 32 38. C.J.S. Robbery 108.

Treatises and Practice Aids Tenn. Prac., Pattern Jury lnstr .

Research References
forcement Officer] [Firefighter] [Em ergency Medical Technician] [Emergency &rvice Personnel].

Crim 26.12, T.P.LCrim. 26.12. Activatin inal g and Pointing a Laser Device at Any [Law En-

fic citaticins, but do not require issuance of a pre determinedor specified number or any type or combination of types of citations as the sole means of meeting suc h perform ance standards. (d) As used in this section:
(1) Conviction means the rendition of an order by a cou rt imposing a punishment of incarceration or a fine; and
2010 Pub.Acts, c. 1000, 1, eff. July 1, 2010.

that the law enforcement required or expected to issu officer is e a predetermined or specifi ed number of any type or combination of types of traf fic citations within a specifi ed period. (c) Nothing in this section sha ll prohibit a municipal cor poration, a political subdivision or any agency of this state, from establishing performance stan-. dards for law enforcement offi cers that include issuance of traf

TraffIc citation quoas (a) A political subdivision or any agency of this state may not esa maintain formally or informally blish or a plan to evaluate promote, com pensate, or discipline a law enforcement officer solely by the issuance of a pre determined or specified number of any type or combination of types of traf fic citations (b) A politiczal subdivision or any agency of .this state may not reqiire or suggest to a law enforceme nt officer
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3916-516:

(2) Traffic offense means an offense under title 55.

Automobiles 1 1 Municipal Corporations 595. Obstructing Justice 7. Westlaw Topic Nos. 48A, 262, 282.

Library References
C.J.S. Municipal Corporations 129. CJ.S
C.J.S. Motor Vehicles 32.

. Obstructing Justice or Gov Administration 4, 10, 12 to 29, ernmental 31 to 32, 38.

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tate t Z1tenneee
PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 425
SENATE BILL NO. 1684
By Tracy. Southerland, Beavers, Summerville, Johnson, Ketron, McNally, Bell, Camptield

Substituted for: House Bill No. 1500 By Dean, Todd, Harmon, Maggart, Haynes, Hall, Moore, Pits, Stewart, Halford, Eldridge, Hurley, Shipley, McCormick, Watson, Coley, Ramsey, Sparks, Kent Williams, Phillip Johnson, Lundberg, Casada, Weaver, Carr, Don Miller, Hawk, Harry Brooks, Elam, Lollar, Alexander, Favors, Armstrong, Tindell, Hardaway, Curtis Johnson, Wirgau, Niceley, Montgomery, Johnnie Turner, Campbell, Ragan AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to traffic surveillance cameras. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE: SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-198, is amended by adding the following new subsections thereto: (g) Prior to implementation of any new unmanned traffic enforcement camera used to enforce or monitor traffic violations, the local governing body shall conduct a traffic engineering study for the area being considered. The study shall follow standard engineering practices as determined by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and shall be stamped by a professional engineer specializing in traffic engineering and licensed to practice in this state. A vendor of traffic enforcement camera systems shall not be allowed to conduct the traffic engineering study, or to participate in the selection of such traffic engineer, to document the need for a traffic enforcement camera. (h) No citation shall be issued based solely upon evidence obtained from a traffic enforcement camera that has been installed to enforce or monitor traffic violations of 55-8 11 0(ax3), or any municipal law or ordinance that mirrors, substantially duplicates or incorporates by cross-reference. the language of 55-8-1 10(a)(3), unless the evidence collected shows the target vehicle with its front tire or tires before the stop line when the signal is red, and subsequently shows the same vehicle with its rear tire or tires past the stop line while the signal is red. (i) A traffic enforcement camera system may be used to issue a traffic citation for an unlawful right turn on a red signal at an intersection that is clearly marked by a No Turn on Red sign erected -by the responsible municipal or county government in the interest of traffic safety in accordance with 55-8-110(a)(3)(A). Any other traffic citation for failure to make a complete stop at a red signal before making a permitted right turn as provided by 55-81 10(a)(3)(A) that is based solely upon evidence obtained from an unmanned traffic enforcement camera shall be deemed invalid. (j) No more than one (1) citation shall be issued for each distinct and separate traffic offense in violation of a municipal ordinance or a traffic offense as provided in this Chapter 8. (k) A traffic citation that is based solely upon evidence obtained from an unmanned traffic enforcement camera shall be deemed invalid if the registration information of the motor vehicle for which such traffic citation is issued is not consistent with the evidence recorded by such enforcement camera. (I) Unmanned traffic enforcement cameras that monitor speed shall not be- permitted on any public road or highway within one (1) mile of a reduction of speed limits on such public road or highway of ten miles per hour (10 mph) or greater.- Provided, this subsection shall not apply to unmanned traffic enforcement cameras within the designated distance of a marked school zone when a warning flasher or flashers are in operation., SECTION 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Sect[on 55-8-198, is amended by deleting subsection (C) in its entirety and by substituting instead the following:

SB 1684 (c) Effective July 1, 2011, a political subdivision of the state that installs, owns, operates or maintains either a traffic-control signal light located in an intersection or any other unmanned traffic enforcement camera for the enforcement or monitoring of traffic violations shall ensure that (1) The traffic enforcement camera does not identify as a violation of 55-8 I 10(a)(3), or any municipal law or ordinance that mirrors, substantially duplicates or incorporates by cross-reference the language of 55-8-110(a)(3), any vehicle that legally entered the intersection during the green or yellow intervals in accordance with 55-8-1 10(a)(1) and (2); and (2) Appropriate signage is located not less than five hundred feet (500) but not more than one thousand feet (1.000) in advance of the enforcement area of the unmanned traffic enforcement camera informing drivers as to the presence of traffic enforcement cameras at the approaching location. All regulatory and warning signs relating to the intersection or enforcement area shall meet the conventional road size or larger requirements of the MUTCO. Minimum size signing shall not be allowed. SECTION 3. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-198(b), is amended by adding the following language between the second and third sentences: A notice of violation or a citation shall be sent within twenty (20) business days after the occurrence of the violation, absent exigent circumstances arising from registration irregularities. All notices of violation or citations shall have a Tennessee return addres s and all responses and payments shall be made to an address in this state. SECTION 4. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-198(b), is further amended by designating the language of the subsection as subdivision (bXl) and by adding the following new subdivisions thereto: (2) The notice of violation or citation shall state the amount of the fine that is being assessed for the alleged violation. The notice of violation or citation shall state separately any additional fees or court costs that may be assessed if the fine is not paid timely or if the violation or citation is contested and the person is convicted or found guilty of the offense. (3) The person cited may elect not to contest the charge and may, in lieu of appearance in court, submit a fine not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) to the addres s provided on notice of violation or citation. (4) If the person cited does not pay the traffic citation within the time specified by subdivision (b)(1), then additional fees or court costs may be assessed. (5) If the person cited does not pay the traffic citation as provided in This section arid the person cited appears in court at the time specified, or such later date as may be fixed by the court, and the person is convicted or found guilty of, or enters a plea of nob contendere to the offense, then additional fees or Court Costs may be assessed. SECTION 5. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-198(b), is further amended by deleting in the first sentence the language An employee of the applicable law enforcement office shall and by substituting instead the language Only RO.S.T.-certified or state-commis sioned law enforcement officers shall be authorized ton. SECTION 6. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-101, is amended by following language as a new, appropriately designated subdivision and redesignating adding the the present language accordingly: ()Stop linen means a white line placed generally in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as adopted by the Department of Transportation, denoting the point where an intersection begins; SECTION 7. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-110(a), is amended by deleting subdivision (3)(A) in its entirety and by substituting instead the following language: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop berore entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or if there is a clearly marked stop line preceding the crosswalk, then before such stop line, but if there is neither a crosswalk nor a stop line, then before entering the intersection, and the vehicular traffic shall remain standing until green or Go is shown alone. A right turn on a red signal shall be permitted at all intersections within the state; provided, that the prospective turning car shall come to a full and complete stop before turning and That the turning car shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic 2

J.D. Sewell President

Michael Williams, Vice President Jeff Herbison, Secretary-Treasurer Shannon Bowen, Sergeant at Arms

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Walter Burns, Airways Station Bob Tutko, New Allen Station Paul Giannini, Appling Farms Station Tony Mullins, CJC Milton Bonds, COPS Rab Edwards, GIB Ken Walcott, Mt. Moriah Station Dale Jones, Raines Station Charles Winbush, Ridgeway Station Carl Craig, SIB Timmie Robertson, SIUP Harold Rogers, South Main Station Sean Fritz, Tiliman Station John Stoddard, Traffic Chester Anderson. Union Station

Date: 09-29-il
Subject: Ticket Writing

To: The News Media

1. Members of the Memphis Police Association are appalled at the comments made by city councilmen Lowery and Collins in regards to a work slow down that they perceive is being orchestrated by this membership. To suggest that we are childish or irresponsible is far from the truth. The leadership of this organization will not get involved in operational matters of the Memphis Police Department as suggested by councilman Lowery. Ourjobs consist of more than ticket writing, it is only a small part of our daily tasks. The councilmen should know state law prior to making uninformed statements. Our officers work very hard to protect this city. In recent months, they have given and taken lives to protect citizens of this community. There are other reasons that the ticket count is down. GHSO funds were limited, Blue Crush ticket writing details were limited, July was the hottest month and one of our officers succumbed to the heat. Morale is down; however, the citizens safety is always our top priority. 2. State Outlaws Traffic Ticket Quotas: Anti-Quota Law The days of traffic cops needing to meet quotas for ticketing motorists are over in Tennessee, thanks to legislation that effectively banned the shady practice on July 1, 2010.Signed in to law on June 2, 2010 by Governor Phil Bredesen (R) and originally sponsored by State Senator Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville), the legislation declares that state and local law enforcement agencies may 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. The antiquota law also prohibits a political subdivision or any agency of this state from requiring or suggesting to a law enforcement officer that the officer is required or expected to issue a predetermined or specified number of traffic citations within a specified period. Tickets can not be used as another form of taxation.
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3. We request this memorandum be given the widest dissemination. 4. Point of contact is the Memphis Police Association (901) 523- 7075.