Tennessee

Steve Lehto: New Law to Make Police Report When They Arrest Sober Drivers

Apr

2025

Steve Lehto: New Law to Make Police Report When They Arrest Sober Drivers

Tennessee has passed a new law requiring police to report instances where individuals are charged with DUI but later found to be sober. This legislation aims to track the prevalence of wrongful DUI charges and may lead to accountability for law enforcement practices.

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Latest Sober Driver Charged With DUI Was in Jail for 36 Hours

Jan

2025

Police

Latest Sober Driver Charged With DUI Was in Jail for 36 Hours

Carly Hicks, a Tennessean, was wrongfully arrested for DUI despite being completely sober. This incident highlights systemic issues in DUI arrests, prompting calls for legislative reform to prevent similar injustices.

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Steve Lehto: 600 DUI Arrests Where Blood Tests Came Back 0.0

Nov

2024

Police

Steve Lehto: 600 DUI Arrests Where Blood Tests Came Back 0.0

A recent investigation reveals over 600 cases of sober drivers arrested for DUI in Tennessee, highlighting potential flaws in sobriety testing and the consequences for innocent individuals.

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Woman Mistakenly Billed for Red Light Violation, First Notice Never Received

Jul

2022

Red Light Cameras

Woman Mistakenly Billed for Red Light Violation, First Notice Never Received

A Lenoir City woman received a red light violation that left her with a lot of questions. Especially when she received a second notice, without the first notice, that increased from $50 to $150.

1 min read

State Investigating Possible Flaw in New Tennessee License Plates

Feb

2022

License Plates

State Investigating Possible Flaw in New Tennessee License Plates

Are the new Tennessee license plates being sent to motorists across the state invisible to some license plate recognition cameras being used in some cities?

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Nashville Community Groups Oppose License Plate Reader Pilot Program

Feb

2022

License Plate Readers

Nashville Community Groups Oppose License Plate Reader Pilot Program

One day after Metro Council approved a pilot program to bring license plate readers to Nashville, several community groups are urging council members to bring an end to the program.

1 min read

Nashville's Police Oversight Board Votes to Oppose License Plate Readers

Dec

2021

License Plate Readers

Nashville's Police Oversight Board Votes to Oppose License Plate Readers

Nashville's Community Oversight Board wants the Metro Council to vote down a bill that would expand the use of license plate readers in the city.

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City of Knoxville Plans to Try Out Noise Reduction Cameras

Dec

2021

Noise Cameras

City of Knoxville Plans to Try Out Noise Reduction Cameras

The City of Knoxville plans to try out cameras that will record vehicles breaking the city’s noise ordinance for motor vehicles.

1 min read

Metro Council Delays Vote on License Plate Readers

Nov

2021

License Plate Readers

Metro Council Delays Vote on License Plate Readers

After more than a year of discussion, Metro Council members hold off on voting on two separate bills that would bring License Plate Readers to Nashville

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