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State law change will let some UTVs travel Hendersonville streets; committee hears options
Summary
City staff told the Hendersonville Public Safety Committee that a new Tennessee law will allow qualifying utility task vehicles to use streets with posted limits of 45 mph or less, subject to equipment and operator requirements.
City staff briefed the Hendersonville Public Safety Committee on Aug. 12, 2025 about a change in Tennessee law that adds utility task vehicles (UTVs) to the existing low-speed-vehicle (LSV) and medium-speed-vehicle (MSV) classifications.
Staff said the revised public chapter expands the definition of vehicles that may operate on public streets if they meet specific equipment and speed requirements. “Basically, the low speed vehicle, is less than 35 miles per hour. The medium speed vehicles are less than 40 miles per hour,” staff…
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