Senate Bill 2596, also known as House Bill 2267, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-185, which pertains to the operation of utility terrain vehicles (UTVs). The bill introduces a new provision that allows UTVs being operated for agricultural purposes to exceed the existing speed limit restriction of 45 miles per hour on state highways and county roads. This new provision is designated as subdivision (B) under the existing subdivision (c)(1), which has been reclassified as subdivision (c)(1)(A).

Despite this new allowance for agricultural UTV operation, the bill maintains that certain restrictions outlined in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(i)-(iv) will still apply. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing its importance for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-8-185(c)(1), 55-8-185