House Bill 1713 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4, to introduce a new provision regarding the use of lights on recovery vehicles. Specifically, it adds a new subsection (h) to Section 55-9-414, allowing recovery vehicles, as defined in Section 55-8-132, to display a single, steady-burning or flashing blue light to the rear of the vehicle when it is stationary and engaged in the recovery of or providing assistance to another vehicle. This change aims to enhance safety and visibility for recovery operations on the road.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the insertion of the new regulation regarding the use of blue lights on recovery vehicles. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-9-414