Is it legal in TN to drive a car without working turn signals if you use hand signals?

Question

Is it legal in TN to drive a car without working turn signals if you use hand signals?

Answer 1

I can drive my car in NJ without turn signals any time I want and it is legal. Mind you it is a 1950 Chevy and didn'y come with them from the factory.

Answer 2

Not really, but you can get away with it.  Technically, the lights that are on a car are supposed to work in TN.  But the police won't mind, I don't think.

Answer 3

Tennessee law states that drivers are required to give a signal plainly visible to other motorists whenever starting, stopping, turning, changing lanes, etc.

The law also states that if the distance from the center of the steering wheel to the left extremity of the vehicle/load exceeds 24 inches, mechanical or electrical turn signals are required (your arm is not long enough to use hand signals in this case).

Signals must be given at least 50 feet before changing course.

Hand signals are acceptable only if clearly visible. Industry standards specify that turn signals will be provided on agricultural equipment and incorporated into the flashing amber warning light system.