Plain English Breakdown
The candidate explanation included claims that were speculative or not directly supported by the official bill summary.
Utility Terrain Vehicle Speed Rules for Agriculture
This bill changes Tennessee's traffic laws to exempt utility terrain vehicles used for farming from the speed limit restriction of 45 mph on certain state highways and county roads.
What This Bill Does
- Exempts utility terrain vehicles being operated for agricultural purposes from the speed limit restriction of 45 mph or less on certain state highways and county roads.
- Defines a 'utility terrain vehicle' to include low speed vehicles, medium speed vehicles, Class I off-highway vehicles, Class II off-highway vehicles, and all-terrain vehicles.
Who It Names or Affects
- Farmers who use utility terrain vehicles for their work.
- People driving on state highways and county roads where these vehicles are now exempt from the 45 mph speed limit restriction when used for agriculture.
Terms To Know
- Utility Terrain Vehicle
- A type of vehicle that can be used for farming or other tasks, including low speed vehicles, medium speed vehicles, Class I off-highway vehicles, Class II off-highway vehicles, and all-terrain vehicles.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not change the rules about where utility terrain vehicles are allowed to drive.
- It only changes the speed limit for these vehicles when they are used for agriculture.