Any person who is not a handicapped or paraplegic person who uses the distress flag as a distress signal or for any other purpose or any other person who violates any provision of Sections 32-5-12 through 32-5-14 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by law. (Acts 1961, No. 710, p. 1006, §3.)
Distress Flag for Handicapped or Paraplegic Drivers - Penalty for Illegal Use
Ala. Code § 32-5-14, under General Provisions.
Ala. Code § 32-5-14