Civil Engineer (Transportation)
The position serves as a Safety Engineer in the Technical Programs Team within the Tennessee Federal-aid Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Tennessee. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Universal helmet law enacted 1967.
8 years
60 and over: fee reduced 65 and over: no expiration
Illegal
None
None
70
70
70
70
65
65
0.2
1 year
yes
Mandatory for repeat convictions; highly incentivized for first convictions
No
Yes
Under 1 yr or 20 lbs or less in rear-facing child safety seat, following manufacturer instructions
1-3 yrs and over 20 lbs in harnessed child safety seat, following manufacturer instructions
4-9 yrs and shorter than 4'9" in booster seat, following manufacturer instructions (until 9th birthday)
9 yrs or younger and taller than 4'9", seat belt and in rear seat if available
Rear seat recommended for 9-12 yrs
9 yrs and older if taller than 4'9"
No more than 1
17 years
15
6
50 (10)
16
11 p.m. - 6 a.m.
Primary
16 and over
Front
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers with learner or intermediate license. Primary law.
All drivers, while vehicle is in motion. Primary law.
In school zones; on any S-curve that inhibits a driver's vision through the bend
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
Statewide
Permitted by state law
The position serves as a Safety Engineer in the Technical Programs Team within the Tennessee Federal-aid Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office was awarded a grant from Ford Driving Skills for Life & GHSA to educate and promote safe teen driving behavior through a series of in-person events in conjunction with SADD, Alliance Marketing & State Farm to connect schools with teen traffic safety activities.
Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford, & GHSA are extending their 18-year commitment to improving teen driving skills by awarding grants totaling $135,000 to six State Highway Safety Offices & announcing the return of Ford Driving Skills for Life hands-on driver training clinics.
Ford Motor Company Fund and GHSA are extending their 18-year commitment to improving teen driving skills by awarding grants totaling $135,000 to six State Highway Safety Offices and announcing the return of Ford Driving Skills for Life hands-on driver training clinics.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2021
CONTACT: Adam Snider, 202-580-7930
202-365-8971 (after hours)
As traffic volumes rise, State Highway Safety Offices increase efforts to protect road users
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is running it's annual Operation Incognito campaign to detect and deter distracted driving. THSO Director and GHSA Region 4 Representative Vic Donoho discusses the effort.