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West Knoxville Driver Service Center Changing
Posted by Sara Compher-Rice in Tennessee Driver's License on December 30th, 2011
The Tennessee Department of Safety Driver Service Center in West Knoxville, located at 430 Montbrook Lane, is no longer a full service driver service center. Beginning January 3, 2012, this location will only offer Tennessee Driver’s License Reinstatement services. This applies to those reinstating their license as a result of a Tennessee Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Conviction or Violation of the Tennessee Implied Consent Law (Chemical Test Refusal).
The center will also continue to offer photo ID’s for voting purposes. However, those who wish to obtain a copy of a driving record, or even have their driver’s license renewed, must do so at another location.
West Knox Driver License Reinstatement Station430 Montbrook Lane
Knoxville TN 37919 (865) 690-6393
Fax: (865) 690-6530 Services: Driver License Reinstatement, Photo ID’s for voting purposes
As a result of this change, Knoxville will now have only one full service location:
Strawberry Plains Driver Testing Station 7320 Region LaneKnoxville, TN 37914 (865) 594-6399
Fax: (865) 594-6429 Services: Full Driver License Service station, CDL (Commercial Driver License) Skills Test, Original Handgun Permit, Driving Records (MVR), Driver License Reinstatement (Walk-In Only)
Additional information about the Tennessee Department of Safety and testing center locations may be found in our previous blog post, “Tennessee Driver’s License Information.”
We again hope the above information will help you as you navigate the waters of the Tennessee Department of Safety. If, however, you still have questions, Sara, Steve, or Nate will be happy to speak with you at (865) 249-7200. You may also review our websites at www.tndui.com and www.duiknoxville.com.
The Implied Consent Violation Restricted Driver’s License
Posted by Sara Compher-Rice in Frequently Asked Questions, Ignition Interlock Device, Tennessee Driver's License on August 25th, 2011
Most motorists who have violated the Tennessee Implied Consent law by refusing to submit to a blood, breath or urine test during a Tennessee DUI arrest, will be eligible to obtain a Restricted Tennessee Driver’s License. The Restricted TN Driver’s License for the Implied Consent Violation offender must include both day and time restrictions, as well as geographic restrictions. The permitted geographic restrictions include locations associated with:
- Employment;
- College or university;
- A court-ordered alcohol program;
- Ignition interlock monitoring appointments;
- Meetings with probation officer;
- Regular place of worship;
- Scheduled litter pick-up; and
- Outpatient alcohol/drug treatment program.
It is important to note that not all of these locations will apply to every motorist. A judge in the county in which the offense occurred, or in which the motorist resides, must approve and sign an Order for Restricted Driver License, detailing the permitted locations. Even then, the locations, days and times are subject to final approval by the Tennessee Department of Safety.
In light of the recent changes involving Tennessee Ignition Interlock Device laws, we are often asked: Can a motorist, whose license is revoked due to an implied consent violation, receive a restricted TN driver’s license without geographic restrictions if he installs an ignition interlock device? Unfortunately, the answer is no. When the changes were implemented permitting licenses to be issued without restrictions (as long as the motorist installed an ignition interlock device), the new law did not allow the issuance of a license without geographic restrictions for licenses revoked for violation of the implied consent law.
