Crossing lane line Decision

Another decision from the Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed that an officer has reasonable suspicion and/or probable cause to stop a vehicle when the driver is across a lane line. In the linked case the driver violated TCA 55-8-123 and other traffic laws.

"Whenever any roadway has been divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic ... [a] vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from that lane until the driver has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety."

To read the case, State v Turk, go to: http://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/turkjosephopn.pdf