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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A person commits aggravated reckless driving who:
(1) Commits the offense of reckless driving, as defined in § 55-10-205; and
(2) Intentionally or knowingly impedes traffic upon a public street, highway, alley, parking lot, or driveway, or on the premises of a shopping center, trailer park, apartment house complex, or any other premises accessible to motor vehicles that are generally frequented by the public at large.
(b)(1) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) In addition to the penalty authorized by subdivision (b)(1), the court may assess a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to be collected as provided in § 55-10-412(b) and distributed as provided in § 55-10-412(c).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 55. Motor and Other Vehicles § 55-10-209 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-55-motor-and-other-vehicles/tn-code-sect-55-10-209/
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