Car Rental Chattanooga, Tennessee
Driving Regulations In Tennessee
Visitors to Tennesse who have in their immediate possession a valid driver license issued by their home state or country, equivalent to the appropriate class or type of Tennessee license may drive in Tennesse.
Please kindly note that Tennesse is a member of the Non-Resident Violator Compact. This is an agreement between states to ensure that a person, regardless of home state, must show up for court to answer a traffic citation and to satisfy the citation. If there is non-compliance, it may result in license suspension or cancellation.
All drivers and passengers must wear seat belts. Drivers are responsible for children 15 years old and younger. Children under 4 years old must ride in a child safety seat.
Speed Limits In Tennesse
Watch for speed limits! The state, counties and municipalities each have the authority to set speed limits for the roadways/highways under their control. On interstates, in rural areas, the speed limit is generally 70 MPH, while in more congested urban areas it is typically 55 MPH. In the left lane of the interstate, the minimum speed is 55 MPH.
Drinking And Driving Laws In Tennesse
The legal limit is 0.10. The minimum first conviction charges are very serious for DUI. The minimum penalties are a fine ($350 for a first conviction), 48 hours of jail time, license revocation of at least 1 year. There are also the costs of towing, bail, defense lawyer services and other administrative fees.
Helpful Telephone Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers that you may find useful in Chattanooga.
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Emergency Road Service: 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357)
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Police, Fire, Ambulance (emergency): 911
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