Alabama driving laws

“Physically holding a wireless telecommunications device* is a violation of Alabama’s Hands-Free Law when a driver is observed crossing in and out of a traffic lane without using a turn signal, swerving or otherwise operating a motor vehicle in an improper manner.”

“First conviction, $50 fine and 1 point; second conviction, $100 fine and 2 points; third conviction, $150 and 3 points on driver’s record within a 24-month period.”

“administrative penalties; to repeal Section 32-5A-350, Code of”

“Must not have more than one passenger in the vehicle other than parents, legal guardians or family members. Must not use any handheld communication devices while driving.”

“Under Alabama law, it is unlawful to drive with a concentration of .08 percent or more alcohol in the blood, or while under the influence of alcohol.”

“Commercial vehicle operators whose blood alcohol content is .04% or more. • Persons under 21 years of age whose blood alcohol content is .02% or more.”

“A driver under arrest for Driving Under the Influence, who refuses to submit to chemical breath tests when directed by an officer, shall have his driver license suspended.”

“Penalty for a first conviction is a fine of $600 to $2,100, up to one year in jail or by both fine and imprisonment. In addition, the driver license will be suspended for 90 days.”

“Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) < 0.15 IID Term: 90 Days License Suspension/Revocation: 90 Days **Entire suspension is stayed if ignition interlock is voluntarily elected and installed**”

“Refusals: IID Term: Additional 1 year License Suspension/Revocation: Varies per Offense **One additional year is added to the Ignition Interlock Term, except on 1st Conviction**”

“Each occupant of a passenger car manufactured with safety belts in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 shall have a safety belt properly fastened about his or her body at all times when the vehicle is in motion.”

“a violation of this section in any seat other than a front seat of a vehicle shall be a secondary violation after a lawful stop of the vehicle based on probable cause of another violation of law”

“(1) Infant only seats and convertible seats used in the rear facing position for infants until at least one year of age or 20 pounds.”

“(2) Convertible seats in the forward position or forward facing seats until the child is at least five years of age or 40 pounds. (3) Booster seats until the child is six years of age. (4) Seat belts until 15 years of age.”

“when a utility service vehicle operated by or on behalf of an entity providing utility services displaying any rotating lights, flashing lights, or other visual signals is parked on the roadside while performing tasks associated with the provision of utility services”

“when a vehicle displaying flashing lights is parked or engaged in the performance of official duties, including maintenance or activities related to construction or surveying, on or along a road, or when a garbage, trash, refuse, or recycling collection vehicle is actively collecting”

“If it is not safe to move over, the driver shall slow to a speed that is at least 15 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.”

“slow to a speed that is 15 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour or greater or travel at 10 miles per hour when the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less”

“A violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of two hundred dollars ($200).”

“When you are following or meeting a school bus or church bus stopped on the road while the stop signal arm is extended and displaying flashing red lights. Remain stopped until the stop signal is retracted and red lights are turned off.”

“You should also stop when meeting or following a school or church bus which is stopped on a four to six lane undivided highway.”

“A stop is not required on a divided highway having four or more lanes which permits at least two lanes of traffic to travel in opposite directions when meeting a school or church bus which is stopped in the opposing roadway”

“STATUTORY SPEED LIMITS INCLUDE: 30 miles per hour in an urban district 35 miles per hour unpaved road 45 miles per hour county paved road (unless posted) 55 miles per hour in other locations”

“70 MPH Interstate 65 MPH Roadways with four or more lanes 55 MPH Other roadways unless otherwise marked 45 MPH County roadways unless otherwise marked”

“35 MPH All non-paved county roads 25 MPH Residential areas 15 MPH School zones”

“Any injury of fatal crash must, by the quickest means of communication, be reported to the local police if it occurs within a municipality or to the State Troopers if it happens on a state highway.”

“In case of injury, a fatality, or if damage to any vehicle or property in the crash amount to $500 or more, a written (Form SR-31) must be sent within 30 days, by the driver involved if the “at fault’’ party was not insured at time of mishap.”

“Remember - you must STOP whenever you are involved in a crash. Give your name, address, and registration number and show your driver license to other persons involved.”

“Liability insurance policies must be issued by insurers licensed to do business in Alabama for no less than: • $25,000 for death or bodily injury to one person; • $50,000 for death or bodily injury to two or more persons; and • $25,000 for damage or destruction of property.”

“no person shall operate, register, or maintain registration of a motor vehicle designed to be used on a public road or highway unless it is covered by a liability insurance policy.”

“No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle unless wearing approved protective headgear (helmet). • No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle without wearing shoes.”

“The State of Alabama also encourages cyclists to: • Use a plastic faceshield attached to an approved protective helmet to ensure protection for the face and eyes.”

“The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. • No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between rows of vehicles. • Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.”