Many drivers in the South have likely seen other drivers turn on their hazard lights while driving down the road, regardless of the weather conditions, but this may not be as legal as you might think.
In Tennessee, driving with hazard lights flashing is prohibited. Tennessee is not a state that makes an exception for the use of hazards during conditions with low visibility.
In theory, hazard lights are used to indicate to other drivers that a vehicle is operating in a hazardous manner or is a potential obstruction to traffic. In most states, including Tennessee, operating a car in a dangerous manner is against the law…