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	A continuance is the moving of a trial date to a later date. A continuance is the moving of a trial date to a later date. The prosecution or the defense may request a continuance for any of several reasons. Work conflicts, school schedules, health problems, vacations and the need for more preparation time are all acceptable reasons for requesting a continuance. You can request a continuance by contacting the COURT, via the court clerk, and explaining why you need it.

Tennessee Traffic Violation lawyers specialize in the field of traffic laws and violations of traffic laws. From minor parking meter citations to major speeding tickets and DUI cases, our Traffic lawyers are willing to fight for you in court.

	Speeding-Related Traffic Fatalities by R
	*Of the total number of speeding-related fatalities in 2003, 6,015 occurred on roads with posted speed limits between 55 and 65 mph, and 898 occurred on roads with speed limits above 65 mph.The total column for speeding-related fatalities includes fatalities that occurred on roads for which the speed limit was unknown. in Tennessee Total Traffic Fatalities 1,193 Total Speeding Fatalities 272 less then >55 mph on Interstate 16 unknown # 55 mph Interstate 13 55 mph Non-Interstate 72 50 mph Non-Interstate 14 45 mph Non-Interstate 42 40 mph Non-Interstate 26 35 mph Non-Interstate 16 <35 mph Non-Interstate 45 Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis

Tennessee's traffic violation laws are like those in most other states. If you commit three speeding and/or misdemeanor traffic violations within 18 months, your license will be revoked for at least six months.

Naturally, there are many other consequences for traffic violations and driving violations such as DUI's.

The punishment in drunk driving cases is set forth by the state statutes and can be incredibly complex. The basic Tennessee statute determines the range of possible sentences, with modifications for such things as:

• Having a prior conviction within seven years
• Speeding 20 mph over the limit
• Having a child under 14 in the car
• Having a blood alcohol content reading over .20%
• Refusing to submit to chemical testing

Some of the most common Traffic Violations include:

• Child Restraint Law
• Child Safety Seat
• Cutting Corner
• Disregard Traffic Control Device
• Driver's License (DL) Violation
• Failure to Fasten Seat Belt
• Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
• Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility (vehicle insurance)
• Improper Turns
• Running Red Lights
• Ran Stop Sign
• State Registration Law

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Tennessee Audio & Video         High Court to Rule on Use of Dogs in Traffic Stops Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 3:53, 11/10/2004 The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether police may bring in drug-sniffing dogs when stopping someone for a traffic violation. Source: National Public Radio

Tennessee External Sites         Traffic Law Enforcement Packet, Campaign Safe and Sober Impaired driving crashes are one of the nation’s leading traffic safety problems. ... Each weekend the checkpoints were conducted, the Tennessee High