Does the form work in Tennessee?
Tennessee lets the registered owner file an affidavit identifying the person who had the vehicle (or that it was stolen). Camera violations are not reported to credit bureaus and carry no points. Tennessee speed cameras are limited to school zones and certain dangerous curves.
Statute: T.C.A. § 55-8-198. Active camera programs include Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga. Last verified June 2026. Confirm with your court before filing.
How to file in Tennessee
Three steps. Then one thing you should not do.
Make sure it’s true
Someone other than you genuinely had the car. The form is sworn.
File before the deadline
Submit by affidavit naming the lessee or person in control, by the deadline on the notice.
Let the court decide
They cancel it or set a hearing. Civil either way — no points.
Tennessee camera tickets: FAQ
If someone else was driving, can I get out of a camera ticket in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee lets the registered owner file an affidavit (T.C.A. § 55-8-198) stating you weren’t the driver, naming the person who actually had the vehicle. A valid one can cancel the ticket. It must be true — it’s sworn under penalty of perjury.
How do I fight a traffic camera ticket in Tennessee?
If someone else was driving, file an affidavit (T.C.A. § 55-8-198) — follow the steps above. If it was you, request a hearing to contest the citation itself. Either way these are civil tickets, so no license points.
What is the affidavit in Tennessee?
It’s a sworn statement to the court that the vehicle was in someone else’s control at the time of the camera infraction. File it by affidavit naming the lessee or person in control, by the deadline on the notice.
Do camera tickets in Tennessee put points on my license?
No. Automated red-light and speed camera citations in Tennessee are civil — they don’t add points to your driving record. Don’t pay the fine before filing, though — paying usually withdraws your right to declare.
Do I have to name who was driving in Tennessee?
Yes — Tennessee’s process requires you to identify the actual driver for liability to transfer to them. (Some states, like Washington and Oregon, don’t require this; Tennessee does.)
One rule: it has to be true.
This is a statement under penalty of perjury. If someone else really was driving, use it without hesitation. If you were the one driving, filing anyway is a crime far more serious than the ticket — just pay it or request a hearing.
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