§ 55-10-404 — Driving prohibitions - Restricted licenses - Revocation and suspension - Commercial licenses and vehicles

(a) (1) The court shall prohibit any person convicted of a violation of § 55-10-401 from driving a vehicle in this state for a period of: (A) One (1) year, if the conviction is a first offense; (B) Two (2) years for a second offense; (C) Six (6) years for a third offense; and (D) Eight (8) years for a fourth or subsequent offense. (2) In the interest of public safety, a driver who has been prohibited from driving a vehicle in this state pursuant to this subsection (a) may apply for a restricted license subject to § 55-10-409 . (b) Nothing in this part shall be construed so as to in any way limit, change, alter, repeal, or amend § 55-50-303 , § 55-50-501 , or § 55-50-502 , nor to limit the power or authority of the department of safety to revoke or suspend a driver license, permit, or privilege under chapter 50 of this title. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the issuance of a restricted license in accordance with § 55-10-409 . (c) A person holding a commercial driver license or operating a commercial motor vehicle at the time of the violation of § 55-10-401 for which they are convicted will also be subject to § 55-50-405 .

Legislative History

Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 344, s 1, eff. 5/13/2013. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 4, eff. 7/1/2013. Code 1932, § 10830; 1979, ch. 68, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1036.