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Kingsport Police Department
Dale Phipps, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department• www.KingsportPDBlog.com |
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| NEWS RELEASE | ||||
| SUBJECT: | Legality of Golf Cart Operation on the Roadway | |||
| DATE: | July 15, 2022 | |||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | ||||
| The Kingsport Police Department routinely receives citizen inquiries regarding the legality of operating golf carts on the roadway, and from time-to-time our Officers encounter citizens actively engaging in this very activity. There has been a great deal of misinformation and misunderstanding on this subject, and with Fun Fest and other summer activities now in full swing, some education and clarification is in order.
Tennessee state law recognizes three categories of vehicles related to this issue: 1) Traditional Golf Cart which is defined as a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes that is not capable of exceeding speeds of twenty miles per hour (20 mph) 2) Low Speed Vehicle which is defined as any four-wheeled electric vehicle (excluding traditional golf carts), whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour (20 mph) but not greater than twenty-five miles per hour (25 mph) 3) Medium Speed Vehicle which is defined as any four-wheeled electric or gasoline-powered vehicle (excluding traditional golf carts), whose top speed is greater than thirty miles per hour (30 mph) but not greater than thirty-five miles per hour (35 mph) Per Tennessee state law, a vehicle meeting the above definition of a “traditional golf cart” IS NOT street legal and may not be titled and registered for on-road use, UNLESS it has been modified to meet all of the low or medium speed vehicle requirements in Tennessee state law and related federal safety standards. A golf cart that has been designed and manufactured for on-road use, or is modified to meet all of the low or medium speed vehicle requirements and federal safety standards does not meet the above legal definition of a “traditional golf cart.” Since this vehicle is legally not a “traditional golf cart,” it may be legally registered as a low or medium speed vehicle if all necessary requirements are met. To register a low or medium speed vehicle, designed and manufactured for on-road use, applicants should provide to their local county clerk’s office a copy of the vehicle’s MSO (manufacturer’s statement of origin), as proof that the vehicle meets all statutory requirements and safety standards, along with the traditional documentation required for vehicle registration. Individuals modifying a traditional golf cart to meet low or medium speed vehicle requirements must submit a low or medium speed vehicle affidavit (see links below) that certifies that the vehicle has been sufficiently modified to meet the necessary legal requirements. The affidavit must be submitted with the registration application as a condition of registration. Low Speed Vehicle Affidavit https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/revenue/documents/forms/titlereg/f1314301Fill-in.pdf Medium Speed Vehicle Affidavit https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/revenue/documents/forms/titlereg/f1319801Fill-in.pdf In order to be street legal, a low or medium speed vehicle must meet the following requirements: · Must have headlamps · Must have headlamps · Must have stop lamps · Must have front and rear turn signals · Must have tail lamps · Must have reflex reflectors (one on each side near the rear and one on the rear) · Must have a parking brake · Must have one exterior mirror on the driver side and one additional mirror (either on the passenger side or in the interior) · Must have a windshield that conforms to the federal motor vehicle safety standard on glazing materials · Must have seat belts (type 1 or 2) located at each seating position · Must have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) · Must be registered and have license plate displayed · Must be insured with proof of insurance available · Must be operated by a licensed driver with a valid Class D driver license in their possession A street legal low speed vehicle may be operated on streets where the posted speed limit is thirty-five miles per hour (35 mph) or less. A street legal medium speed vehicle may be operated on streets where the posted speed limit is forty miles per hour (40 mph) or less. While low and medium speed vehicle may not be driven on streets that exceed the respective 35 and 40 mph limits, they may cross such streets, but only at intersections. Drivers of all street legal low and medium speed vehicles must obey all traffic laws and rules of the road. Also, pursuant to City of Kingsport Municipal Ordinance, vehicles (to include traditional golf carts as well as low and medium speed vehicles) MAY NOT be operated on a sidewalk. Finally, Tennessee D.U.I. laws apply to any motor vehicle to include traditional golf carts as well as low and medium speed vehicles. It is important to note than anyone who chooses to ignore the above regulations concerning traditional golf carts and low and medium speed vehicles may be subject to significant criminal penalties and civil liabilities. For future reference, this information is also available on the K.P.D. website at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/important_links/golf-carts-on-roadways/ References: · Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) 55-1-103, 55-1-122, 55-1-123, 55-4-111, 55-8-101, 55-8-191, 55-10-401, and 55-50-102 · City of Kingsport Municipal Ordinance 98-81 · Tennessee Department of Revenue www.TN.gov/Revenue · Federal Safety Standards 49 CFR 565, 571.205, and 571.500 |
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| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-343-9749 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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The City of Kingsport is supporting a regional initiative aimed at helping people improve their credit scores and set them on a course to financial wellness.
The initiative is called “Tri-Cities Hwy 720” – a campaign meant to link financial counseling to the community at large and helping people achieve a credit score of 720. In Tennessee the average credit score is 682, which is well below the national average of 716.
Achieving a credit score of 700 or better can open doors to housing, jobs, and other opportunities for a better life for all.
“A healthy credit score can change your life,” said Kingsport Mayor Pat Shull. “If you can achieve a score of 720, you can open doors to so many opportunities- like housing, lower interest rates and a better life for yourself and your family.”
With this in mind, organizations are joining together to note the importance of the score on July 20 or 7/20.
Financial professionals will hold more than two dozen seminars, workshops and appointments at various banks, credit unions and non-profit organizations across the Tri-Cities region on July 20. During these in-person and virtual meetings, financial professionals will offer advice, resources and information about how to improve your credit score and hopefully reach the key number of 720.
To find a location near you visit https://bit.ly/3ALwqXZ for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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Kingsport Police Department
Dale Phipps, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department• www.KingsportPDBlog.com |
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| NEWS RELEASE | ||||
| SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Attempting to Find Missing Girl | |||
| DATE: | July 14, 2022 | |||
| CASE #: | 22-013241 | |||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | ||||
| On the evening of July 13, 2022, Aaryiana Shyye Chavarria was reported as a missing juvenile to the Kingsport Police Department. She was reportedly last seen three days prior in the 2000 block of Queensbury Court in Kingsport. While Detectives have no known reason to suspect foul-play at this time, due to her minor age, every possible effort is being made to locate her.
She is a 12 year old black female juvenile. She is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs roughly 125 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Her photo is included in this release. Anyone who sees her, or who may know her current whereabouts, is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department/Contact-Police |
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| MISSING JUVENILE INFORMATION | |
| Name | Aaryiana Shyye Chavarria |
| Age | 12 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Female/Black |
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Weight |
5 feet 5 inches
125 pounds |
| Hair/Eyes | Brown hair
Brown eyes |
| Other Description | N/A |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN |
| Possible Clothing | Unknown |
| Last Known Location | 2000 block of Queensbury Court
Kingsport, TN |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-343-9749 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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A number of streets in downtown Kingsport will be closed temporarily on Friday (July 15) to accommodate the Fun Fest 2022 parade.
The parade begins on Clinchfield Street (adjacent to the Kingsport Center for Higher Education), and continues to Center Street, then to Sullivan Street and finally back to Clinchfield Street.
NOTE – Clinchfield from Market Street to Clay Street will be closed by 8 a.m. on Friday to allow for parade lineup.
All side streets leading into Center between Clinchfield and Sullivan will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Friday. Center and Clinchfield will be closed 30 minutes prior to the parade beginning (approximately 6 p.m.).
All closures will be lifted at the conclusion of the parade.
