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I have a speeding violation from 1 year and 6 months ago on my Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). My license has no points, and it is not suspended. However, this violation is affecting my ability to work with Lyft, as they mentioned the violation is still on my MVR. Can the court help remove this... View More 
I have a speeding ticket on my MVR from December 2023. I paid the ticket and attended a driving course in Tennessee. I'd like to know how long it will take for this violation to be removed from the system.
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answered on Apr 10, 2025
The criminal violation could stay forever. But your motor vehicle report is for the last year where you are allowed only 11 points in 1 year. More gets a TNDL suspension.
I was wrongfully imprisoned for four days due to a clerical error following a traffic stop in Tennessee. I have documentation proving the mistake made by the clerk's office. Although I haven't taken any legal action yet, this incident has caused significant mental distress. What steps... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
You will need an attorney that knows GTLA cases. The charges must be dismissed. You have a small amount of damages which are capped under the Act. No jury and a 1 year SOL.
My uncle was just pulled over in East Ridge, Tennessee, for driving without insurance. He received a ticket, and the police have indicated that the car cannot be moved and they need to find another ride. My elderly grandmother, who has a pacemaker, was with him. Are there legal reasons they... View More
In Tennessee, law enforcement officers have the legal authority to prevent the operation of an uninsured vehicle after issuing a citation for violation of the state's Financial Responsibility Law (T.C.A. § 55-12-139). This statute empowers officers to prohibit further operation of the vehicle... View More
I received a traffic citation in Chattanooga, captured by an unmanned camera, which states that "non-payment of the citation cannot adversely affect your credit score or report, driver's license, and/or automobile insurance rates." The citation was sent to my home address. Is this a... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
It is not a criminal rule of road violation. It is civil and you can be sued on it.
I am an F1 visa student in the USA and I recently applied for OPT. I received a ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor at a gas station while helping my sister who was unwell. The buyer was 20, and the ID card scanner did not signal any issue. I have a court date in one month, and I have not... View More
This situation with the ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor could potentially impact your OPT application, though the extent depends on several factors including how the case resolves. Immigration officials reviewing OPT applications do consider legal issues, but a single ticket that... View More
If someone in Tennessee, who is a first-time offender aged 48, is arrested for vandalism involving damages over $2,000, violating probation (details unknown), and driving fast to avoid a police stop, would they likely serve jail time?
answered on Mar 11, 2025
If you are a first time offender, you may want to discuss diversion with your criminal lawyer.
I am facing a situation in Tennessee where my driver's license has been suspended due to unpaid child support. Despite my financial hardship and lack of legal representation, the child support organization refuses to reinstate my driving privileges. I believe this action infringes on my rights... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2025
TNDL suspension is a statutory sanction for non payment of CS. Driving is not a right but a privilege. If you have a job and owe alot of CS, you might talk to a CH 13 Bankruptcy attorney. I have seen this cure the problem in 5 years while the the DL is conditionally reinstated.
I was involved in a car accident where I believe I was not at fault, as I had the right of way going straight while the other driver was turning left. I received a citation for failure to maintain a safe lookout. I was told that paying the court fees would result in a not guilty judgment, but three... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2025
You will need an attorney to try the Citation at Court. If guilty you get those points and maybe more. If not guilty, no points. If you try it, an Appeal is possible. DOS administrative hearing will probably not help.
I believe my driver's license was unlawfully suspended. I was not given any explanation or communication from the DMV regarding the suspension. I have no recent traffic violations or tickets, and this has affected my ability to apply for a job in another state.
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
DOS (not dmv) issues TNDLs. So you have to make them happy. Contact DOS and try to get a list of things you need to fix/pay to get reinstated. A DOS Hearing would probably do you no good, and take too long. You might need a TN attorney to assist you, but most of it you do yourself. Get... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2025
call the Court Clerk and ask
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answered on Feb 1, 2025
Alot of city LEO's are also sworn for the County also. And there are alot of County Ordinances giving almost all LEOs jurisdiction in the County. Your lawyer needs to do his research.
I'm on child support. My tickets are a few years old . I recently just got released from prison. I'm a felon. And I'm mentally ill.
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
Some Courts will allow you to get rid of some fines and costs as indigent. But you will have to ask each individual Judge or their clerk to apply as indigent. All Courts will require some payments if not all. Driving is not a right. Hire a TN attorney to help but most of it is you finding... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
No, but LEOs will be very upset if you do not cooperate. They may remove you and search you, possibly find some suspected crime.
Set up another payment arrangement
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
Sometimes you can set up a payment arrangement with the people you owe and get a Conditional Release you submit to to the DOS for reinstatement. You need a good TN attorney. The Court might put down an order. It is complicated and expensive. I doubt a DOS Administrative Hearing will help.
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answered on Nov 7, 2024
LEOs should not do that, but it does happen.
I had literally just moved back over to the right lane and was resetting my cruise control at 60 when the cop got me on radar. I explained to him that I was passing and he didn't care. He then threatened me with arrest if I did not sign "his" copy of the ticket. I signed the... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
No speeding is not okay ... Summons is instead of arrest. Hire a TN attorney to represent you on the Citation.
Can you legally turn around or not stop?
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
Checkpoints are situated where turnarounds or turnoffs are not located. Therefore the checkpoint signs are traffic control devices, the disobeyance of the same constitutes a rule of the road violation itself. Expect to be cited or arrested for violating them.
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answered on Oct 18, 2024
No, that is only an acknowledgement of the Citation (instead of being arrested). Go to Court and act respectfully. Possibly hire an attorney to represent you in Dover.
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answered on Oct 7, 2024
You might talk the Court Clerk into a conditional release upon payment, which will require approval of the DOS. They do not have to. Easier to pay in full and get the TNDL.
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