Traffic Safety - As introduced, authorizes a tow truck to display a single, steady-burning or flashing blue light to the rear, but not the front, of the tow truck when stationary and engaged in the recovery of, or otherwise providing assistance to, another vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4.
SB 1834 would allow tow trucks (defined as "recovery vehicles" under Tennessee law) to display a single blue light (steady or flashing) on the rear of the vehicle, but not the front, when stationary and assisting another vehicle. This change specifically applies to tow trucks engaged in vehicle recovery or roadside assistance operations. The bill amends Tennessee Code §55-9-414 to update traffic light regulations for stationary tow truck operations. It does not affect lighting requirements for moving vehicles or other vehicle types.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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