Dickson, TN asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Juvenile Law for Tennessee

Q: What is the punishment for a 17 year old driver in violation of 55-8-136-b

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Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
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  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: Look at TCA 40-35-111. TCA 55-8-136 states a violation is a class C misdeamenor.

Up to a 50 dollar fine and/or 30 days. Not likely going to get any days- A fine generally. If the person goes to court and is found guilty court costs will be added. You will need to check with the clerk where the ticket was issued for Court costs amount. If it is a first offense the court may grant diversion on payment of costs which would keep it off of the insurance record. Another siginificant issue is the impact on insurance. This would be a reason to try to keep it off of the person's driving record.

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