Section 1340-01-04-.02 - ASSIGNMENT OF POINT SYSTEM NUMERICAL VALUE(1) The Department of Safety's driver point system is designed to identify those drivers whose records reflect a continuous disrespect for traffic laws, and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highways.(2) To administer this program, a point value will be assessed for each accident and moving violation conviction.(3) Upon receipt of a moving traffic conviction notice from any court or the receipt by the Department of a traffic crash report indicating a driver contributed to the occurrence of the crash, the Department shall charge points to the driver's record as set out herein. Convictions of moving traffic violations which occurred more than two (2) years prior to the Department's receipt of such report or notice shall not be used within the Driver Improvement Program.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1340-01-04-.02
Repeal and new rule filed March 12, 1986; effective June 14, 1986. Repeal and new rule filed August 5, 1996; effective December 27, 1996. Amendment filed April 18, 2005; effective August 26, 2005.Authority: T.C.A. § 55-50-505.