Transport of hazardous materials on public streets prohibited—Penalty.
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 13.08.070
in effect13.08.070 - Transport of hazardous materials on public streets prohibited—Penalty.
A. For the purpose of this section, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
"Hazardous materials" means any radioactive material in a solid or liquid state which, if exposed, would endanger the health or safety of humans or animals. Radioactive material used for medical purposes shall not be included in this definition. Further, radioactive materials used in industrial instrumentations in quantities as defined as Type A in Title 49 CFR, Paragraph 173.389, are not included in the definition of hazardous materials. Further, radioactive materials used for educational or scientific research in an amount not to exceed one hundred curies shall not be included in this definition.
"Public street or roads" means any dedicated and accepted street, alley or thoroughfare, both improved and unimproved, exclusive of state and federal highways.
"Vehicle" means any truck, automobile, motorcycle or trailer used to transport hazardous materials.
B. It is unlawful for any vehicle transporting hazardous materials to drive upon any street, alley or thoroughfare within the area of metropolitan government.
C. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of fifty dollars.
(Prior code § 38-1-4.1)
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT13STSIPUPL_DIVIGERE_CH13.08STALSI_13.08.070TRHAMAPUSTPRENFetched: 10/28/2026