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§ 55-9-216. Steering wheels -- Penalty for violation.

TN Code § 55-9-216 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) It is unlawful for anyone to install or maintain a steering wheel of less than twelve inches (12″) in diameter in any motor vehicle operated upon any highway, street or public road of this state; provided, however, that this subsection (a) does not apply to any motor vehicle specially equipped for persons with disabilities or originally equipped with such a steering wheel by the original manufacturer of same.

(b) Any person who violates this section shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each violation.

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