Tennessee Considers 'Shame' Plate for DUI Offenders

Those convicted of drunk driving in TN would have to purchase yellow license plates.

The State Legislature is considering a measure requiring a special license plate for those convicted of driving under the influence in Tennessee. The proposed bill would require a judge to sentence all found guilty of TN DUI to obtain a yellow license plate with 'DUI OFFENDER' in red letters. The license plate would have to be on the offender’s vehicle for at least one year.

The House Judiciary Committee delayed action on HB1837 until early May. A companion Senate bill has been stalled since February.

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