Title TN, Transportation Code

Sec. 647.005. OPERATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. If this chapter imposes a greater affirmative obligation or restraint on the operation of a motor vehicle transporting migrant agricultural workers than the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the jurisdiction in which the vehicle …

Sec. 647.006. OPERATOR AGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS. A person may not operate a motor vehicle transporting migrant agricultural workers and a carrier may not permit or require a person to operate the motor vehicle unless the person: (1) is at least 18 years of age; (2) has at …

Sec. 647.007. OPERATOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) A person may not operate a motor vehicle transporting migrant agricultural workers and a carrier may not permit or require a person to operate the motor vehicle if the person: (1) is missing a foot, leg, hand, or arm; (2) has a me…

Sec. 647.008. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT. (a) A person may not operate a motor vehicle transporting migrant agricultural workers and a carrier may not permit or require a person to operate the motor vehicle unless: (1) the person has been physically examined by a licensed d…

Sec. 647.009. LIMITATION ON OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE. (a) Except in an emergency, a person assigned to operate a motor vehicle transporting migrant workers may not allow another person to operate the motor vehicle without the carrier's authorization. (b) A person may not operat…

Sec. 647.010. REQUIRED STOP AT RAILROAD CROSSING. (a) An operator transporting migrant agricultural workers who approaches a railroad grade crossing: (1) shall stop the motor vehicle not less than 15 feet or more than 50 feet from the nearest rail of the crossing; and (2) may pro…

Sec. 647.011. FUEL RESTRICTIONS. (a) An operator or carrier employee fueling a motor vehicle used to transport migrant agricultural workers may not: (1) fuel the motor vehicle while the engine is running unless running the engine is required to fuel the vehicle; (2) smoke or expo…

Sec. 647.012. REQUIRED VEHICLE EQUIPMENT; USE OF REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. (a) A motor vehicle used to transport migrant agricultural workers must be equipped with: (1) at least one properly mounted fire extinguisher; (2) road warning devices, including at least one red-burning fusee a…

Sec. 647.013. PASSENGER SAFETY PROVISIONS ON MOTOR VEHICLE OTHER THAN BUS. (a) A motor vehicle other than a bus transporting migrant agricultural workers must have a passenger compartment in accordance with this section. (b) The floor of the passenger compartment must be substant…

Sec. 647.014. PASSENGER SEATING. One seat must be provided for each passenger. Passengers shall remain seated while the vehicle is in motion. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 17.34(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 647.015. PASSENGER SEATING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TRIPS. (a) A motor vehicle transporting migrant agricultural workers for a total distance of 100 miles or more must have a passenger compartment in accordance with this section. (b) Each passenger seat must: (1) be securely…

Sec. 647.016. PASSENGER PROTECTION FROM WEATHER. (a) If necessary to protect passengers from inclement weather, including rain, snow, or sleet, the passenger compartment must be equipped with a top that is at least 80 inches above the floor and with a means of closing the sides a…

Sec. 647.017. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) A person may not operate a motor vehicle transporting migrant agricultural workers that is loaded or that has a load that is distributed or secured in a manner that prevents the vehicle's safe operation. (b) A person may not operate a m…

Sec. 647.018. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE. A carrier is considered to be in compliance with this chapter if the carrier holds a certificate of compliance with the United States Department of Transportation regulations governing transportation of migrant agricultural workers in inte…

Sec. 647.019. PENALTY. (a) A carrier who violates this chapter commits an offense. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $5 or more than $50. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 17.34(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.