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AlabamaSB3412026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Alabama Work Zone Safety Act; pilot program to establish photographic speed enforcement system in a work zone on interstate highway, provided; civil penalties for violations, provided

Sponsored By: Josh Carnley (Republican)

Enacted

Motor Vehicles & Traffic

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Speed camera pilot adds worker protections

The law takes effect immediately and creates a speed-camera safety pilot in one designated Alabama interstate work zone. The transportation department and state law enforcement agency run it, with the toll authority involved as applicable. Cameras can detect qualifying speeding only in the designated zone while workers and traffic controls or work-zone warning signs are present. At least two signs warning of camera enforcement and fines must stand at least 500 feet before the zone entrance. The implementation plan is due October 1, 2026; full-scale enforcement cannot begin before November 16, 2026. An interim report on implementation and safety data is due March 1, 2027. An independent lab must check each system yearly and certify its accuracy. Only trained, certified state or local agency staff or approved outside workers can operate the systems. Manufacturer or vendor training must cover accuracy testing, image quality, evidence handling, vendor reviews, and violation and notice processing. Agencies can obtain equipment and vendor support, using emergency purchasing and rulemaking when needed to meet deadlines. The pilot lasts until work in the zone ends unless lawmakers continue it; operative provisions expire September 30, 2028.

Work-zone drivers face fines and appeals

Registered vehicle owners face a $250 civil fine for each recorded violation more than 10 mph over the posted limit. The image must clearly show the plate, and the owner must be reliably identified. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency must mail notice within 30 days; payment deadlines must allow at least 60 days after notice. Notices must include images, speed, posted limit, date, time, location, and instructions for payment or a hearing. The agency can issue warnings instead. Owners can contest liability, but missing the deadline to pay or contest counts as admitting liability. Owners must raise and prove defenses, such as vehicle or plate theft, use without permission, or following an officer’s lawful direction. Rental companies can identify the renter. Informal administrative hearings produce a final order, which owners can appeal to circuit court within 30 days. Filing an appeal pauses enforcement of the fine. Certified images, ownership records, and operator statements can be admitted without supporting testimony unless shown untrustworthy. Owners found liable after a hearing must pay within 60 days of the hearing. Court costs and fees apply when owners lose at a hearing or miss a hearing they requested. These violations carry no criminal fine, jail time, license points, suspension, or revocation. Penalty money is split equally between the enforcement agency and transportation department, first covering implementation costs. Remaining money goes into two new state work-zone safety funds, subject to state budgeting rules. These operative provisions expire September 30, 2028.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Josh Carnley

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 565 • No: 150

House vote • 4/9/2026

Kirkland motion to Concur In and Adopt in Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1341

Yes: 76 • No: 23 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Carnley motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1296

Yes: 30 • No: 1

House vote • 4/7/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1223

Yes: 82 • No: 16 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 4/7/2026

Gudger motion to Non-Concur and Appoint Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1222

Yes: 32 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 74 • No: 13 • Other: 16

House vote • 4/7/2026

In Conference Committee

Yes: 92 • No: 0 • Other: 7

House vote • 4/7/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1222

Yes: 51 • No: 41 • Other: 7

House vote • 4/7/2026

Kirkland motion to Table - Lost Roll Call 1221

Yes: 39 • No: 53 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 909

Yes: 25 • No: 3

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Carnley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 908

Yes: 32 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 32 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    4/15/2026Senate

  2. Senate Concurs in Conference Committee Report

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Carnley motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1296

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Kirkland motion to Concur In and Adopt in Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1341

    4/9/2026House

  5. Ready to Enroll

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  7. Delivered to Governor

    4/9/2026Senate

  8. Signature Requested

    4/9/2026House

  9. Third Reading in Second House

    4/7/2026House

  10. Hill 1st Amendment Offered

    4/7/2026House

  11. Kirkland motion to Table - Lost Roll Call 1221

    4/7/2026House

  12. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1222

    4/7/2026House

  13. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1223

    4/7/2026House

  14. Gudger motion to Non-Concur and Appoint Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1222

    4/7/2026Senate

  15. In Conference Committee

    4/7/2026House

  16. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    4/1/2026House

  17. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    4/1/2026House

  18. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

    3/19/2026House

  19. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    3/19/2026House

  20. Third Reading in House of Origin

    3/17/2026Senate

  21. Transportation and Energy 1st Amendment Offered

    3/17/2026Senate

  22. Carnley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 908

    3/17/2026Senate

  23. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 909

    3/17/2026Senate

  24. Engrossed

    3/17/2026Senate

  25. Transportation and Energy 1st Amendment

    3/11/2026Senate

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