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MNPD Traffic Division The mission of the traffic division is to reduce injury crashes by gaining compliance to traffic laws through education, enforcement and visibility.

The Traffic Division plays an intricate role in reducing traffic crashes, traffic related deaths, and impaired driving within Nashville and Davidson County.

Already a Tennessee resident but moving to a new home! Congratulations. Don't forget to update your address on the veh...
10/17/2026

Already a Tennessee resident but moving to a new home! Congratulations. Don't forget to update your address on the vehicle and driver license. In Tennessee the local county clerk handles the vehicle tags and the Tennessee Department of Safety does the driver license.

TCA 55-50-333 says Whenever any person after applying for or receiving a license moves from the address named in the application or license, or when the name of a licensee is changed for any reason, the person shall within ten (10) days thereafter notify the department of the change or changes.

Easiest way is to do it online at https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/helpful-information/address-change.html

It's doesn't have to be correct on the license itself as long as it is correct in the state's computer.

You can also visit a local self-service kiosk! Search Tn.gov for a location near you.

Just moved to Tennessee? Lots of stuff to do. Unpack, register the kids for school, get the lights and water turned on...
10/16/2026

Just moved to Tennessee? Lots of stuff to do. Unpack, register the kids for school, get the lights and water turned on, find the best local restaurants...... AND get your Tennessee license.

EVEN if your other state license isn't expired yet.

TCA 55-50-304 5 A, says a nonresident, who establishes residency in this state, may operate a motor vehicle in the state for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of establishing the residency; provided, that the nonresident has in the nonresident's immediate possession a valid driver license issued by another state, or country;

Television in Motor Vehicle 55-09-105(a) A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with a television receiver, a vide...
10/15/2026

Television in Motor Vehicle 55-09-105

(a) A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with a television receiver, a video monitor, or a television or video screen capable of displaying a television broadcast or video signal that produces entertainment or business applications, if the receiver, monitor or screen is intended to display images visible to the driver in a normal position when the vehicle is in motion.

Seems legit, right? This was popular when the portable DVD players first came out. But have you ever thought about the videos you watch on your phone? YES. This would prohibit that too.

Please keep your eyes on the road and off you phone. The Texting While Driving Law prohibits holding the phone in the driver's hand while the vehicle is in motion but watching videos, the big game or grandma chasing the cat is also a no-no even if the phone is in it's mount!

This one is a HOT topic!!Drive right EXCEPT to pass. We all know they created the slow-poke law for the interstate and ...
10/13/2026

This one is a HOT topic!!

Drive right EXCEPT to pass.

We all know they created the slow-poke law for the interstate and divided highways, TCA 55-8-204. (a) On interstate and multilane divided highways that are two (2) or more lanes in each direction, a person shall not operate a vehicle in the passing lane (left lane), except when overtaking or passing a vehicle that is in a non-passing lane.

Basically, if you're in the far-left lane and you are not passing a vehicle, and someone is behind you... YOU ARE WRONG! Move over.

But did you know that there were already laws for Drive Right Except to Pass? TCA 55-8-115 and Metro Code 12.16.010 both say that you should be driving to the right except when overtaking another vehicle or when preparing to turn left.

So, if you are in the left lane of ANY road that has 2 or more lanes going the same direction, and you are not passing a vehicle and there is car behind you, please move over. Even if you are doing the speed limit. Breaking one law to prevent another from breaking the speed law is not an excuse. Let the police do the law enforcing.

10/07/2026

We were honored to assist Amqui students and faculty with Walk to School Day!

10/06/2026

Has anyone noticed that some of the traffic lights downtown have changed?

The green arrow comes at the end of the cycle instead of before.

Be sure to pay attention and stay off your phone!

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
09/26/2026

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

Nashville Police Department Quick NDCF Facts● 73.7% of car seats checked by Child Passenger Safety Technicians in 2025 ...
09/23/2026

Nashville Police Department

Quick NDCF Facts
● 73.7% of car seats checked by Child Passenger Safety Technicians in 2025 were not used correctly.
● Based on the 3 most common car seat misuses in 2025, parents and caregivers should check that:
○ The car seat harness is snug enough on the child.
○ The car seat is installed tight enough on vehicle seats whether using a seat belt or the lower anchor attachment system for installation.
○ The tether is used whenever possible on forward-facing car seats.
● 86.5% of children transitioned to an adult seat belt too soon in 2025.
● 69.6% of rear-facing car seats were not used correctly in 2025.
● 83.3% of forward-facing car seats were not used correctly in 2025.
● 68.8% of booster seats were not used correctly in 2025.
● 19.1% of children transitioned too soon to a booster seat in 2025.
● 41.8% of forward-facing car seats did not use a tether (when tether use was possible) in 2025.

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2467 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville, TN
37217

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