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Council adopts $5 hands‑free administrative fee required by state law
Board of Mayor and Aldermen, City of Brownsville · March 18, 2026
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Summary
Brownsville approved Ordinance 1049 on second reading to add a $5 administrative fee for hands‑free device violations, which staff said is mandated by Tennessee law and applies to hand/phone use on the body while driving.
The Board approved Ordinance 1049 on March 17, adding a $5 administrative fee for violations of the state’s hands‑free driving requirement.
Staff member Carol told the council the fee is…
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