Violations and penalties.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 9-58-12
in effectSec. 9-58-12. - Violations and penalties.
A. The improper storage of one or more used tires shall constitute a separate offense per tire and be punishable by a fine of $50.00 for each improperly stored tire on the location of the tire business. Each day of continued violation of this subsection constitutes a separate offense.
B. The transport of one or more tires without the required permit and decal shall constitute a separate offense per tire and be punishable by a fine of $50.00 for each tire being transported in violation of this chapter. Each day of continued violation of this subsection constitutes a separate offense. In addition, if the improper transport of one or more tires was done from an identified motor vehicle, with the aid of an identified motor vehicle, or in connection with an identified motor vehicle, a traffic citation shall be issued against such vehicle for $50.00 for each offense of a tire or tires being transported in violation of this chapter. Furthermore, such traffic citation for improper dumping of tires, if unpaid, shall also constitute grounds for impoundment and/or immobilization of such vehicle as provided in section 11-40-27.
C. The improper transporting or dumping of a tire shall constitute a separate offense per tire and be punishable by a fine of $50.00 for each tire found improperly dumped. Each day of continued violation of this subsection constitutes a separate offense. In addition, if the improper transporting or dumping of one or more tires was done from an identified motor vehicle, with the aid of an identified motor vehicle, or in connection with an identified motor vehicle, a traffic citation shall be issued against such vehicle for $50.00 for each tire being transported in violation of this chapter. Furthermore, such traffic citation for improper transporting or dumping of tires, if unpaid, shall also constitute grounds for impoundment and/or immobilization of such vehicle as provided in section 11-40-27.
(Ord. No. 5334, § 1(15-57), 11-3-2009; Ord. No. 5475, § 1, 1-8-2013; Ord. No. 5558, §§ 9, 10, 9-16-2014; Ord. No. 5875, § 1, 7-11-2023)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9-58TIBUTIHARE_S9-58-12VIPEFetched: 10/28/2026