55-50-701. Part definitions.

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

     (1)  “Citation” means any citation, summons, ticket, or other document issued by an arresting officer for violation of a traffic law, ordinance, rule, or regulation, ordering the arrested motorist to appear in court or before a magistrate;

     (2)  “Collateral” or “bond” means any cash or other security deposited to secure an appearance for trial, following a citation by an arresting officer for violation of a traffic law, ordinance, rules or regulation;

     (3)  “Commissioner” means the commissioner of safety;

     (4)  “Department” means department of safety;

     (5)  “License” means any operator's or chauffeur's permit or any other license or permit to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of a reciprocating state including:

          (A)  Any temporary or learner's permit;

          (B)  The privilege of any person to drive a motor vehicle whether or not the person holds a valid license; and

          (C)  Any nonresident's operating privilege conferred upon a nonresident of a state pertaining to the operation by the person of a motor vehicle in that state;

     (6)  “Nonresident” refers only to a person who is a resident of or holds an operator's or chauffeur's license issued by a reciprocating state;

     (7)  “Personal recognizance” means a signed agreement by an arrested motorist that the motorist will comply with the terms of the citation served upon the motorist at the time of arrest;

     (8)  “Reciprocating state” means any state that extends by its laws or by written agreement with this state to residents of Tennessee substantially the rights and privileges provided by this part; and

     (9)  “State” means the state of Tennessee.

[Acts 1979, ch. 102, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 59-731, 55-7-301, 55-7-701.]