Offenses by persons owning or controlling vehicles

(a) It is unlawful for the owner, or any other person, employing or otherwise directing the driver of any vehicle to require or knowingly to permit the operation of the vehicle upon a highway in any manner contrary to law. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 94; T.C.A., § 59-1017; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113. (a) It is unlawful for the owner, or any other person, employing or otherwise directing the driver of any vehicle to require or knowingly to permit the operation of the vehicle upon a highway in any manner contrary to law. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 94; T.C.A., § 59-1017; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.