Legal Documents of Rocky Top

By authority granted under Tennessee Code Annotated, § 16-18-302, the City of Rocky Top adopts by reference as if fully set forth in this section, the Rules of the Road as codified in Tennessee Code Annotated, §§ 55-8-101 to 55-8-131 and §§ 55-8-133 to 55-8-180, Additionally, the city adopts Tennessee Code Annotated, §§ 55-4-101 through 55-4-135, §§ 55-8-181 to 55-8-193, § 55-8-199, § 55-8-204, §§ 55-9-601 to 55-9-606, § 55-12-139, § 55-21-108 and § 55-50-351 by reference as if fully set forth in this section.

1. Applicability and administration.
   
   1. Definitions, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-101.
   2. Applicability of law, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-102.
   3. Crimes and offenses, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-103.
   4. Riding animals or driving animal drawn vehicles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-105.
   5. Officers and employees, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-106.
   6. Working upon highway surface, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-107.
   7. Emergency vehicles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-108.
   8. Pedestrian control signals, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-111.
   9. Crosswalks; moving upon right half, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-137.
   10. Complaint and summons or notice to appear, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-157.
   11. Stopping or parking upon roadway; removal, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-159.
   12. Motorcycles and autocycles; rights and duties, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-181.
   13. Illegal parking; rented or leased vehicles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-186.
   14. Street sweeper, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-190.
   15. Definitions, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-301.
   16. Electric bicycle, requirements, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-302.
2. Municipal traffic offenses. The following are adopted by reference as municipal traffic offenses:
   
   1. Compliance with lawful orders or directions of police officers, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-104.
   2. Traffic control devices; obedience, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-109.
   3. Traffic control signals; traffic citations, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-110.
   4. Flashing red or yellow signals, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-112.
   5. Unauthorized signs, signals, markings or devices, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-113.
   6. Altering, defacing or removing devices or signs, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-114.
   7. Driving upon right half of roadway, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-115.
   8. Vehicles proceeding in opposite directions, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-116.
   9. Overtaking and passing, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-117.
   10. Overtaking and passing on right, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-118.
   11. Driving on left side of roadway in overtaking and passing, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-119.
   12. Driving on left side of roadway; prohibitions, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-120.
   13. No passing zones, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-121.
   14. One-way traffic; rotary traffic islands, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-122.
   15. Traffic lanes, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-123.
   16. Following another vehicle, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-124.
   17. Divided highways, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-125.
   18. Controlled access roadways; entrances and exits, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-126.
   19. Controlled access roadway; prohibited uses, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-127.
   20. Right of way; intersections, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-128.
   21. Left turns; right of way, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-129.
   22. Through highways; right of way, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-130.
   23. Drive, private road, or private driveway; right of way, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-131.
   24. Pedestrians; traffic control signals, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-133.
   25. Crosswalks; right of way, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-134.
   26. Crossing at any point other than crosswalk; right of way, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-135.
   27. Due care, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-136.
   28. Walking or using a wheelchair along and upon roadways, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-138.
   29. Soliciting rides or employment, loitering, or conducting commercial activity in or near a state highway median; exceptions, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-139.
   30. Turning, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-140.
   31. Turning; curves; crest of grades, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-141.
   32. Turning; procedure, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-142.
   33. Turn signals, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-143.
   34. Hand and arm signals; signal lamps or mechanical signal devices, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-144.
   35. Railroad grade crossings, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-145.
   36. Railroad grade crossings; stop signs, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-146.
   37. Railroad grade crossings; machinery and equipment, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-148.
   38. Stop signs; requirements, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-149.
   39. Alleys, driveways or buildings; right of way, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, 55-8-150.
   40. School buses, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-151.
   41. Speed limits, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-152.
   42. Speed limits, lower speed areas or zones, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-153.
   43. Minimum speed limits, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-154.
   44. Motor driven cycles; speed limits, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-155.
   45. Speed limits, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-156.
   46. Stopping or parking on roadways, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-158.
   47. Parking, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-161.
   48. Backing, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-163.
   49. Motorcycles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-164.
   50. Drivers view and control, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-165.
   51. Mountain highways, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-166.
   52. Coasting, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-167.
   53. Following fire apparatus, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-168.
   54. Fire hoses, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-169.
   55. Destructive or injurious materials, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55- 8-170.
   56. Bicycles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-171.
   57. Bicycles and electric bicycles; rights and duties; offense, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-172.
   58. Bicycles; playing on highways, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-173.
   59. Attachment to vehicles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-174.
   60. Operations upon roadways, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-175.
   61. Carrying packages or articles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-176.
   62. Lamps; reflectors; brakes, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-177.
   63. Nonmotor vehicles; animals, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-178.
   64. Blind persons; deaf persons, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-179.
   65. Blind persons, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-180.
   66. Motorcycles; lanes, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-182.
   67. Funerals, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-183.
   68. Traffic control signs, signals, markers or devices; indication of ownership, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-184.
   69. Off-highway motor vehicles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-185.
   70. Obscene or offensive bumper stickers, window signs or other markings, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-187.
   71. High occupancy vehicle lanes, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-188.
   72. Transportation of children in truck beds; application, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55 8-189.
   73. Low-speed vehicles; prohibitions, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-191.
   74. Excessive noise from motor vehicles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-193.
   75. Designated lanes for truck tractors and semi-trailers as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-195.
   76. Unlawful use of wireless telecommunication devices, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-199.
   77. Off-highway vehicles; operation on county roads; requirements; violations; exemptions, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-203.
   78. Passing lane; restriction, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-204.
   79. Bicycle lane; offenses, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-205.
   80. Camping along interstate highways, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-212.
   81. Modifying electric bicycle and label; offense, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-304.
   82. Electric bicycles; requirements; equipment; offense, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-305.
   83. Classes of electric bicycles; restrictions; offense, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-306.
   84. Electric bicycle; helmet; delinquent acts; offense, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-8-307.
   85. Applications; temporary permits; transfers; leases; surrender, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-101.
   86. Design; contents; replacement, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-103.
   87. Expiration; exceptions; revalidation of license plates, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-104.
   88. Renewal; applications; mail order service; replacement, registration, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-105.
   89. Lost, mutilated or illegible certificates, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-107.
   90. Certificate of registration; carrying; display, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-108.
   91. Attachment of plates, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-110.
   92. Fees, antiques; trailer rentals; mobile homes, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-111.
   93. Carriers; taxation; fees, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-113.
   94. Maximum gross weight; names and address; display, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-114.
   95. Temporary operation permits; trip permits; fees; temporary trailer permit, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-115.
   96. Nonresidents, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-120.
   97. Reciprocity; interstate or combined interstate or intrastate commercial vehicles, staggered registration renewals, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-121.
   98. Address change; notice; violation, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-4-131.
   99. Vehicles other than motor vehicles; cotton wagons; horse-drawn vehicles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-401.
   100. Motor vehicles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-402.
   101. Motorcycles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-403.
   102. Train of vehicles, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-404.
   103. Vehicles wider than eighty inches (80"); truck tractors; semitrailers or full trailers, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-405.
   104. Headlights; construction, arrangement and adjustment; precipitation, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-406.
   105. High and low beams, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-407.
   106. Anti-glare devices, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-408.
   107. Blue flashing emergency lights, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-414.
   108. Requirements; specifications, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-601.
   109. Child passenger restraint systems; use of safety belts, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-602.
   110. Use of safety belts in passenger vehicles; violations; penalties; arrest; applicability, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-603.
   111. Evidence of compliance with financial responsibility law; penalty, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-12-139.
   112. Change of address or name, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-50-333.
   113. Possession; display upon demand; fines and penalties, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-50-351.
   114. Window tint, as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-107. (Ord. #583, Feb. 2024)