Low- and Medium-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways

A low-speed vehicle is any four-wheeled electric vehicle, excluding golf carts, that achieves speeds of at least 20 miles per hour (mph) but not more than 25 mph. A medium-speed vehicle is any four-wheeled electric or gasoline vehicle that has a maximum speed of more than 30 mph, but not more than 35 mph. Low- and medium-speed vehicles must comply with the safety standards in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 571.500.

Both low-speed and medium-speed vehicles are classified as utility terrain vehicles. Utility terrain vehicles may not operate on interstate highways or any road or street that has a posted speed limit greater than 45 mph. Additional conditions and exceptions apply. The departments of Transportation and Safety shall publish lists of roads and highways in the state where utility terrain vehicle operation is prohibited.

(Reference House Bill 0810, 2025 and Tennessee Code 55-8-101 and 55-8-191)