House Bill 300 amends Tennessee law regarding the handling of motor vehicles equipped with license plate flippers. A new subsection is added to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-210, which allows law enforcement officers to seize or impound a vehicle found with an installed license plate flipper as evidence. The bill stipulates that if the owner or operator of the vehicle is present, they must be given the opportunity to safely remove the flipper. If removed, only the flipper will be seized as contraband. However, if the vehicle is impounded, the owner will be responsible for any towing and impounding fees, as well as reasonable costs associated with the removal of the flipper.

The bill emphasizes the importance of public welfare by taking effect immediately upon becoming law. This legislative change aims to address the issue of license plate flippers, which are often used to evade law enforcement and traffic regulations, thereby enhancing the enforcement capabilities of law enforcement agencies in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-10-210