TCA 55-8-169
Crossing fire hose – Penalty
MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Crossing fire hose – Penalty — Class C misdemeanor. Up to 30 days in jail and $50 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass C Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail30 days
Maximum Fine$50
Penalty SummaryClass C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
(a) No streetcar or vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any street, private driveway or streetcar track, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire department official in command. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section55-8-169
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50