Rules to remember
- Move Over law for all emergency vehicles
- Mandatory 50 hours of supervised driving for new drivers
- DUI includes mandatory minimum jail time
- Slow-moving vehicle laws for mountain roads
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Tennessee's DUI penalties include mandatory minimum jail time — even for first offenses. The state's mountainous terrain also led to specific slow-moving vehicle laws for steep grades.
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Before you drive
Tennessee requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice. The state has strict DUI penalties with mandatory minimum sentences. Insurance minimums are 25/50/15.