Section 1340-03-02-.09 - VIOLATORS APPREHENDED WHILE PULLING PROPERTY WITHOUT A SAFETY CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE(1) While pulling such property on any street, road, highway or interstate system, a person who violates T.C.A. § 55-4-101 and § 65-15-111 shall be issued a citation.(2) When it is determined that such person is pulling such property on any street, road, highway, or interstate system in violation of T.C.A. § 55-4-101 and § 65-15-111, any enforcement officer shall allow such person to make their own arrangements for having the property towed to their residence or a facility of their choice at the violator's expense.(3) When a person is found to be in violation of T.C.A. § 55-4-101 and § 65-15-111 while pulling such property on any street, road, or interstate system, and that person does not make any arrangements for having the property towed to their residence or a facility of their choice, the enforcement officer shall then make the necessary arrangements to have the property towed to the closest facility available for storage. Any storage charges shall be charged to the owner/operator of the property being stored and not charged to the Tennessee Department of Safety.(4) Any person found to be in violation of T.C.A § 55-4-101 and § 65-15-111 shall be allowed an opportunity to complete an Application for Inspection Form and file it with the Department. The Department shall then confirm an inspection date to inspect said property.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1340-03-02-.09
Original rule filed December 11, 1986; effective March 31, 1987. Amendments filed June 9, 2023; effective 9/7/2023.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 55-4-101 and 65-15-111.