Tennessee Code 54-5-601 – Maintenance of signal light on state highway without commissioner’s approval – Misdemeanor
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $50 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 54-5-601
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of transportation. See Tennessee Code 54-5-103
- Highway: includes public bridges and may be held equivalent to the words "county way" "county road" or "state road". See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- written: includes printing, typewriting, engraving, lithography, and any other mode of representing words and letters. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Any person who installs or maintains a signal light on a state highway without having secured prior written approval of the commissioner commits a Class C misdemeanor.