Tennessee Department Of Safety
Department of Safety Internet
The department has come a long way since the first State Police Force was created in 1929, patterned after the historic Texas Rangers. The department itself was established by the General Assembly in 1939, a decade after Governor Henry Horton signed a law creating the Tennessee Highway Patrol, an offshoot of the State Police Force. Today, the department and its highly trained state troopers are responsible for safety on more than 87,000 miles of state and federal highways. Numerous other department responsibilities include: ... [Read More]
Department of Safety Internet - Driver Improvement Information
When the department receives information that a driver has a medical/physical disability, the Driver Improvement Section will mail a medical form to be completed by his/her physician. Action taken against these drivers, if any, is based on the completed medical report. In some cases, their driving privileges may be suspended or restricted. If a complaint of a driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle is submitted to the department, it is the Driver Improvement Section's responsibility to determine if any action should be taken. The individual may be required to submit to a re-evaluation of all, or any part, of the driver license examination. ... [Read More]
Department of Safety Internet - Motorcycle Rider Education Program
SAFETY GEAR REQUIREMENTS ... Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)-Certified Instructors/Coaches teach courses in a safe, off-street environment. These Instructors/Coaches are highly experienced riders with the patience, understanding and knowledge to help students develop the skills they need to become safe, responsible motorcyclists. ... every rider to be prepared; specifically you must have the following safety gear: ... [Read More]
Tennessee Department of Health
Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Kenneth S. Robinson, M.D., has suspended new admissions of patients to Allen Morgan Health Center and imposed a state civil monetary penalty of $2,500, effective July 6, 2005. The Department has also recommended assessment of a federal civil penalty of $3,050 a day until the violations are corrected. A special monitor will be appointed to review the home’s operations. ... Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Kenneth S. Robinson, M.D., has suspended new admissions of patients to Sunbridge Care Hillside and imposed a state civil monetary penalty of $1,500. The Department has also recommended assessment of a federal civil penalty of $3,050 a day until the violations are corrected. A special monitor will be appointed to review the home’s operations. ... [Read More]
Department of Safety Internet - 2005 Newsroom
February 16, 2005 - VETERAN JOURNALIST JOINS DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY ... May 18, 2005 - DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY REMEMBERS FALLEN OFFICERS ... June 6, 2005 - TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY PARTICIPATES IN ROADCHECK 2005 ... [Read More]
Department of Safety Internet - Tennessee Highway Patrol
Need vehicle safety information? Check out Safercar.gov . This NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) site contains information on vehicle safety reports, defects and recalls, and other vehicle safety information. ... May 18, 2005 - Department of Safety Remembers Fallen Officers ... National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... [Read More]
Department of Safety Internet
The department has come a long way since the first State Police Force was created in 1929, patterned after the historic Texas Rangers. The department itself was established by the General Assembly in 1939, a decade after Governor Henry Horton signed a law creating the Tennessee Highway Patrol, an offshoot of the State Police Force. Today, the department and its highly trained state troopers are responsible for safety on more than 87,000 miles of state and federal highways. Numerous other department responsibilities include: ... [Read More]
Department of Safety Internet - Bredesen Unveils New State License Plate
NASHVILLE, Tenn., --- Governor Phil Bredesen unveiled a new Tennessee driver's license plate, named “Rolling Hills,” at an annual conference of the state's 95 County Clerks today. Bredesen and the Tennessee Department of Safety have been working in recent months to finalize the new plate to be distributed to all of the state's County Clerk offices by December 2005. The new plate, which will be issued to Tennesseans starting in January 2006, was something Bredesen felt strongly should reflect the natural beauty of the state. ... [Read More]
Department of Safety Internet - Handgun Permit Information
In October of 1996, the Department of Safety began issuing handgun carry permits pursuant to Public Chapter 905. Previous to this change, handgun carry permits were issued by local sheriff's offices. Since October 1996, the Department of Safety has issued more than 165,000 handgun carry permits. ... [Read More]
Department of Safety Internet - Department of Safety Remembers Fallen Officers
( www.tennessee.gov/safety ) is responsible for ensuring the safety and general welfare of the traveling public. The department's general areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education and motorist services including the issuance of driver licenses and title and registration activities. The department and its highly trained staff of Troopers are responsible for safety on more than 15,000 miles of state and federal highways. ... Department of Safety Remembers Fallen Officers ... [Read More]
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