# Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-104: Motorcycle rider safety fund

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-104
- **Heading:** Motorcycle rider safety fund
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 51 / Section 55-51-104

## Text

(a) The motorcycle rider safety fund is established in the state treasury and, subject to the general appropriations act, shall be available on a continual basis to the department which shall administer the moneys. Moneys from the fund made available to the department shall only be used for administration of the motorcycle rider education program and for expenses relating to the program including, but not limited to, instructor training, licensing improvement, alcohol and drug education, public awareness, a driver improvement program for motorcyclists, technical assistance, program promotion, and other motorcycle safety programs. Funds may also be used for reimbursement of organizations with course sites. The department shall establish standards for disbursements of funds. (b) Two dollars ($2.00) of the annual registration fee for each registered motorcycle shall be credited to the fund as established in subsection (a). (c) One dollar ($1.00) of the application fee for a motorcycle operator learner's permit shall be credited to the fund as established in subsection (a). (d) One dollar ($1.00) of the fee for each original motorcycle operator's license or endorsement and for each renewal shall be credited to the fund as established in subsection (a). Acts 1987, ch. 446, § 4; T.C.A., § 55-25-104 .
(a) The motorcycle rider safety fund is established in the state treasury and, subject to the general appropriations act, shall be available on a continual basis to the department which shall administer the moneys. Moneys from the fund made available to the department shall only be used for administration of the motorcycle rider education program and for expenses relating to the program including, but not limited to, instructor training, licensing improvement, alcohol and drug education, public awareness, a driver improvement program for motorcyclists, technical assistance, program promotion, and other motorcycle safety programs. Funds may also be used for reimbursement of organizations with course sites. The department shall establish standards for disbursements of funds.
(b) Two dollars ($2.00) of the annual registration fee for each registered motorcycle shall be credited to the fund as established in subsection (a).
(c) One dollar ($1.00) of the application fee for a motorcycle operator learner's permit shall be credited to the fund as established in subsection (a).
(d) One dollar ($1.00) of the fee for each original motorcycle operator's license or endorsement and for each renewal shall be credited to the fund as established in subsection (a).
Acts 1987, ch. 446, § 4; T.C.A., § 55-25-104 .

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-101 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-102 Motorcycle rider education program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-103 Instructor requirements and training](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-104 Motorcycle rider safety fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-105 Advisory committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-106 Insurance discount](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-107 Licensing skills test examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-107.md)

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