Alabama Administrative Code

(1) All motor carriers subject to the jurisdiction of this Commission are hereby required to file one (1) copy of annual reports upon the forms approved or prescribed by this Commission. (2) Any report which is incomplete or improperly executed will not be accepted. (3) Alabama i…

(1) ANNUAL REPORTS. Annual reports as required herein shall be filed in the office of the Alabama Public Service Commission, Montgomery, Alabama, on or before April 30 of the year following the year to which it relates. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.09-.06 Effective January…

(1) In particular cases and under unusual circumstances and conditions, the provisions of these rules may, at the discretion of the Commission or the Supervisor of Transportation Rates and Services and in writing, be changed or modified without the necessity of a supplemental ord…

A motor carrier who changes the address at which it receives official notices and/or the business or trade name under which it operates shall so notify the Commission in writing promptly, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the change. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-…

(1) No person shall transport passengers or property for compensation by motor vehicle on the highways of this State in interstate or foreign commerce unless and until such person shall have complied with the requirements of this rule; provided, however, that this rule shall not …

(1) A common carrier of passengers by motor vehicle over a regular route or over regular routes may transport a special or charter party only if it originates: (a) At a point within the territory served by such carrier's regular route or routes, or (b) At a point within an adjace…

(1) Authorized carriers may perform authorized transportation in or with power units or trailers which they do not own only under the following conditions: (a) CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS - The contract, lease, or other arrangement for the use of the power unit shall: 1. Be in writing …

(1) Every motor common carrier of property receiving money in payment of merchandise, which money it is under a duty to remit to the shipper of such merchandise or such shipper's nominee, shall remit such money collected to the proper person within ten (10) days of collection, an…

(1) SCHEDULE FILING - All common carriers of passengers over a regular route or over regular routes shall file time schedules showing the service they provide intrastate in Alabama. Such time schedules shall show, at a minimum, the points served and arrival and departure times at…

In all instances of change in the numbers or other designations of Federal (United States), State or County highways or roads not involving geographical change or relocation of such highways or roads, the owner or holder of any certificate of public convenience and necessity or p…

(1) A common carrier by motor vehicle over a regular route or over regular routes, whose certificate of public convenience and necessity does not authorize operations over limited access highways may operate over a limited access highway route only under the following conditions:…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-1

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-1-.01

For-hire carriers of passengers or property who are not within an exemption of the Alabama Motor Carrier Act and who operate within the borders of Alabama in interstate commerce and all other carriers that operate large commercial vehicles shall comply with the Federal Motor Carr…

Intrastate Alabama for-hire carriers of passengers or property who are not within an exemption of the Alabama Motor Carrier Act and who do not also conduct interstate operations and who do not operate large commercial vehicles shall comply with the following provisions of this Ru…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-1-.04

The regulations in this part establish minimum qualifications for persons who drive motor vehicles, as, for, or on behalf of motor carriers. The rules in this part also establish minimum duties of motor carriers with respect to the qualifications of their drivers. Notes Ala. Admi…

(1) A person shall not drive a motor vehicle unless he is qualified to drive a motor vehicle and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a person to drive a motor vehicle unless that person is qualified to drive a motor vehicle as follows: (a) Is at least 18 years of age. (b)…

(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle and no motor carrier shall permit or require a person to drive a motor vehicle if within the preceding year: (a) That person was convicted of refusing to take a blood alcohol test; (b) That person was convicted of driving with a blood alc…

(1) A person shall not drive, or be permitted to drive, a motor vehicle unless and until he has completed and furnished the motor carrier that employs him with an application for employment signed by him which includes the following information:(a) The name and address of the emp…

No person shall drive a motor vehicle and no motor carrier shall permit a person to drive a vehicle until that person has completed and passed a road test. The road test shall be given by the motor carrier or a qualified person designated by the motor carrier. The road test must …

A motor carrier shall not permit a person to drive a motor vehicle unless he has first ascertained that the person is familiar with the safety rules and regulations herein. A motor carrier shall be responsible for the driver's knowledge of the safety rules and regulations herein.…

(1) A person shall not drive or be permitted to drive a motor vehicle unless he is qualified physically as provided herein: (a) Such person must not have a loss of, or a loss of the use of, a foot, a leg, a hand, or an arm, which interferes with his ability to control and safely …

(1) A motor carrier may employ a driver who is not a regularly employed driver of that motor carrier without complying with the rules in this part with respect to the driver if: (a) The driver is a regularly employed driver of another motor carrier who furnishes a certificate tha…

A person shall not drive or be permitted to drive a motor vehicle unless he has on his person a currently valid motor vehicle operator's license or permit. Said license or permit shall, upon demand, be presented to any authorized Commission personnel for inspection. Notes Ala. Ad…

No driver shall use, or permit the use of, any flame-producing emergency signal for protecting any motor vehicle transporting explosives. Class A or Class B; any cargo tank motor vehicle used for the transportation of any flammable material, whether loaded or empty; or any motor …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3

Every motor vehicle must be operated in accordance with these rules and in accordance with the provisions of Title 32, Chapters 5 and 5a, Code of Ala. 1975, (Rules of the Road) and the ordinances and regulations of any county or municipality in which it is being operated. Notes A…

No driver shall operate a motor vehicle, and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a driver to operate a motor vehicle, while the driver's ability or alertness is so impaired or so likely to become impaired through fatigue, illness or any other cause as to make it unsafe fo…

(1) No person shall operate, or be in physical control of, a motor vehicle if he possesses or is under the influence of, or is using, any of the following substances: (a) A narcotic drug or any derivative thereof; (b) Any amphetamine or any formulation thereof (including, but not…

(1) No person shall: (a) Consume any intoxicating liquor, regardless of its alcoholic content, or be under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, within four (4) hours before going on duty or operating or having physical control of a motor vehicle; or (b) Consume an intoxicatin…

(1) AUTHORITY TO DECLARE DRIVERS "OUT OF SERVICE" - Every enforcement officer of this Commission is authorized to declare a driver out of service and to notify the motor carrier of that declaration, if he finds at the time and place of examination that the driver has violated, or…

(1) SCHEDULES TO CONFORM WITH SPEED LIMITS -No motor carrier shall schedule a run nor permit nor require the operation of any motor vehicle between points in such period of time as would necessitate the vehicle being operated at speeds greater than those prescribed by the State o…

(1) No motor vehicle shall be driven unless the driver thereof shall have satisfied himself that the following parts and accessories are in good working order, nor shall any driver fail to use or make use of such parts and accessories when and as needed: (a) Service brakes, inclu…

No motor vehicle shall be driven unless the driver thereof shall have satisfied himself that the emergency equipment required by Section 17.390 of this rule is in place and ready for use, nor shall any driver fail to use or make use of such equipment when and as needed. Notes Ala…

(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a person to drive a motor vehicle unless: (a) The vehicle's cargo is property distributed and adequately secured as specified in Section 17.391 of this rule; and (b) The vehicle's tailgate, …

A driver whose physical condition requires corrective lenses or a hearing aid to meet the minimum medical requirements must wear the proper corrective lenses or hearing aid at all times which he is driving. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3-.09A Effective January 1978. Fil…

Every motor vehicle, other than those listed in 770-X-10-.17 -2-.10 above shall, upon approaching a railroad grade crossing, be driven at a rate of speed which will permit said motor vehicle to be stopped before reaching the nearest rail of such crossing and shall not be driven u…

Every motor vehicle transporting passengers and having a capacity of seven (7) or more passengers shall, upon approaching any drawbridge known or marked as such, be brought to a complete stop not less than fifty (50) feet from lip of the draw, and shall proceed only when the driv…

Any other motor vehicle shall, upon approaching a drawbridge, be driven at a rate of speed which will permit said motor vehicle to be stopped before reaching the lip of the draw and shall proceed only when the draw is completely closed. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3-10…

Extreme caution in the operation of a motor vehicle shall be exercised when hazardous conditions, such as those caused by snow, ice, sleet, fog, mist, rain, dust, or smoke, adversely affect visibility or traction. Speed shall be reduced when such conditions exist. If conditions s…

(1) Turns - Every motor vehicle turn shall be signaled for a distance of not less than 100 feet in advance of, and during, the turning movement by flashing the turn signals at the front and rear of the vehicle on the side toward which the turning movement is made. (2) Entry Into …

A motor vehicle which has a seat belt assembly installed at the driver's seat shall not be driven unless the driver has properly restrained himself with the seat belt assembly. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3-10-.06 Effective January 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013…

No motor vehicle shall be left unattended until the parking brake has been securely set and all reasonable precautions have been taken to prevent the movement of such vehicle. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3-10-.07 Effective January 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013.…

(1) No motor vehicle shall be stopped, parked, or left standing, whether attended or unattended, upon the traveled portion of the highway. In the event that conditions make it impracticable to move such motor vehicle from the traveled portion of the highway, the driver shall make…

(1) Turn signals - Whenever a motor vehicle is stopped under the traveled portion of a highway or the shoulder of a highway for any cause other than necessary traffic stops, the driver of the stopped vehicle shall immediately flash the two front and rear turn signals simultaneous…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3-10-.10

No driver shall attach, or permit any person to attach a lighted flame-producing emergency signal to any part of a motor vehicle. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3-10-.11 Effective January 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Adminis…

(1) No motor vehicle shall be driven upon the highway unless the lamps required by 770-X-10-.17 -3 are lighted: (a) During the period of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. (b) During any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly disc…

Whenever any motor vehicle is parked or stopped upon the highway within a business or residential district of a municipality, whether attended or unattended, during time mentioned in 770-X-10-.17 -2-10-.13 above, at least one white or amber light shall be displayed on the traffic…