TN Traffic Violations and Point Penalties + DUI Penalties and Alcohol's Effects on Driving (As seen in manual's tables)

Speeding 1 thru 5 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone

1pt

Speeding 6 thru 15 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone

3pts

Speeding 16 thru 25 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone

4pts

Speeding 26 thru 35 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone

5pts

Speeding 36 thru 45 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone

6pts

Speeding 46 m.p.h. and above in excess of speed zone

8pts

Speeding where speed not indicated, in a construction zone

4pts

Speeding 1 thru 5 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone, in a construction zone.

2pts

Speeding 6 thru 15 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone, in a construction zone

4pts

Speeding 16 thru 25 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone, in a construction zone

5pts

Speeding 26 thru 35 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone, in a construction zone

6pts

Speeding 36 thru 45 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone, in a construction zone

8pts

Speeding 46 m.p.h. and above in excess of speed zone, in a construction zone

8pts

When your speed less than posted minimum.

3pts

Driving too fast for conditions, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

3pts

Operating at erratic or suddenly changing speeds.

3pts

Reckless endangerment by vehicle-misdemeanor.

8pts

Reckless driving.

6pts

Careless or negligent driving.

4pts

Failure to obey traffic instructions.

4pts

Improper passing.

4pts

Following improperly.

3pts

Following emergency vehicles unlawfully.

3pts

Failing to yield right of way.

4 pts

Failure to yield right of way to emergency vehicles. Failure to change land/slow down for authorized vehicles on roadside.

6pts

Making improper turn.

3pts

Failure to signal direction or to reduce speed suddenly.

3pts

Coasting, operating gears disengaged.

3pts

Improper backing.

3pts

Improper starting, burning rubber, spinning tires, peeling out.

3pts

Driver view or mechanism obstructed.

3pts

Driver mountain highway-control / audible warning.

3pts

Inability to maintain control of vehicle.

3pts

Improper operation of or riding on a motorcycle.

3pts

Improper lane or location, driving on roadways laned for traffic.

3pts

Use of controlled access roadway.

3pts

Inattentive driving, due care, failure to drive in careful manner, unsafe lookout, improper driving.

3pts

Miscellaneous traffic violation; any offense involving the unsafe operation of a Non-Commerical motor vehicle.

3pts

Operating with being licensed or without license required for type of vehicle being operated (under suspension)

3pts

Cross private property to avoid stop sign or signal.

4pts

Operating vehicle while using cell phone (under 18).

6pts

Signs and control devices-Failure to obey traffic instructions.

4pts

Improper passing-Passing where prohibited.

4pts

Passing stopped school, church or youth bus taking on or discharging passengers.

8pts

Violation of driver license restrictions, operating contrary to conditions specified on driver license.

6pts

Failure to stop at railroad crossing.

8pts

Leaving the scene of a crash (No revocaton actions).

5pts

Failure to report a crash.

4pts

Operating without driver license in possession.

2pts

Operating with being licensed or without license required for type of vehicle operated (under suspension)

3pts

Operating while driver license required for type of vehicle operated is under suspension, revocation or cancellation.

8pts

Fleeing law enforcement officer (misdemeanor).

8pts

Child Endangerment.

8pts

Contributing to a crash resulting in property damage.

3pts

Contributing to a crash resulting in bodily injury.

4pts

Contributing to occurrence of a crash resulting in the death of another person.

8pts

Speeding where speed not indicated

3pts

Roughly, how many drinks in x minutes would it take to reach a BAC of 0.01%-0.03%?

1 drink within 15 mins

Roughly, how many drinks in x minutes would it take to reach a BAC of 0.04%-0.07%?

2 drinks within 30 mins

Roughly, how many drinks in x minutes would it take to reach a BAC of 0.1%-0.12%?

4 drinks within 2 hours

Roughly, how many drinks in x minutes would it take to reach a BAC of 0.13%-0.15%?

5-7 drinks within 3 hours

Roughly, how many drinks in x minutes would it take to reach a BAC of 0.25%-0.16%?

8-12 drinks within 4 hours

How much more likely are you to crash with a BAC between 0.1% - 0.12% compared to the normal rate?

7 times more likely

How much more likely are you to crash with a BAC between 0.13% - 0.15% compared to the normal rate?

25 times more likely

How much more likely are you to crash with a BAC between 0.16% - 0.25% compared to the normal rate?

50 times more likely

Reaction and coordinate can be impaired with a BAC as low as ____________

0.02%