Brakes generally.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 11-32-1
in effectSec. 11-32-1. - Brakes generally.
Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, when operated upon any street within the city, shall be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold such vehicle, including two separate means of applying the brakes, each of which means shall be effective to apply the brakes to at least two wheels. If these two separate means of applying brakes are connected in any way, they shall be so constructed that failure of any one part of the operating mechanism shall not leave the motor vehicle without brakes on at least two wheels.
(Code 1967, § 23-105; Code 1985, § 21-321)
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=TIT11VETR_CH11-32VEEQ_S11-32-1BRGEFetched: 10/28/2026
