House Bill 1459, sponsored by Clemmons, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance the enforcement of laws against drag racing. The bill introduces a new subsection (d) to Section 55-10-502, allowing counties or municipalities that have passed a resolution or ordinance to authorize the seizure and impoundment of vehicles used in drag racing or in fleeing from such offenses. This provision enables law enforcement officers to seize and impound these vehicles, with specific requirements for the impoundment process, including a maximum impoundment duration of 120 hours before the vehicle can be released to the owner upon payment of related fees.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any resolution or ordinance must include an administrative and judicial review process, allowing vehicle owners to contest the seizure and associated fines. Definitions for "impound" and "owner" are also provided to clarify the terms used in the context of this legislation. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-10-502