Tennessee has no statewide law banning cursing while driving, despite viral claims suggesting otherwise. Such “weird laws” lists often exaggerate or invent rules for clicks, with no basis in current Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA).
Actual Driving Laws
Tennessee enforces strict distracted driving rules under TCA 55-8-199, like the Hands-Free law prohibiting handheld phone use, texting, or video watching. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines starting at $50, but profanity alone isn’t penalized.
Public Disturbance Angle
Cursing could fall under disorderly conduct (TCA 39-17-305) if it disturbs others or endangers safety, but this applies broadly—not just driving—and requires more than mere swearing from a car. Enforcement is rare without aggravating factors.
