§ 55-10-804. Community Education Course for Violators
Any person violating this part may be required, at the discretion of the court, to attend a community education course approved by the department of safety that includes education on the dangers of leaving young children unattended in motor vehicles in addition to or in lieu of any portion of other penalty imposed. If the […]
§ 55-10-801. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act.”
§ 55-10-802. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Motor vehicle” means any self-propelled vehicle, including a truck, truck tractor, motor bus, or other vehicle not operated exclusively or driven on fixed rails or tracks; and “Unattended child” means a child younger than seven (7) years of age who is not accompanied by another […]
§ 55-10-803. Offense of Leaving Child Unattended in Motor Vehicle — Penalty
It is an offense for a person responsible for a child younger than seven (7) years of age to knowingly leave that child in a motor vehicle located on public property or while on the premises of any shopping center, trailer park, or any apartment house complex, or any other premises that is generally frequented […]