NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Registering a vehicle in Tennessee will soon require more paperwork and proof.
This year, lawmakers approved legislation mandating drivers provide proof of insurance or other financial responsibility when initially registering a vehicle in the state, and proof of legal status when registering a vehicle and renewing registration in the state.
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“This is about fairness, this is about accountability, and this is about protecting responsible Tennesseans,” Rep. Tim Hicks (R-Gray) said of his bill that cracks down on uninsured drivers in Tennessee.
According to lawmakers, out of the 175,000 crashes in Tennessee last year, 35,000 of them involved uninsured drivers. Republicans argue those with coverage are unfairly carrying the risk for those without…