Title 32 — Title 32

Proceeds from the additional revenues generated by the fifty dollars ($50) minus the production and administrative costs for the “Alabama Jaycee” tags or plates shall be submitted monthly by the Department of Revenue or other appropriate official to the Alabama Jaycees Foundation…

The distinctive license plates or tags issued pursuant to this division shall not be transferable between motor vehicle owners, and in the event the owner of a vehicle bearing the distinctive plates sells, trades, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of the motor vehicle, the tags or…

Reports or records, received or made by the board or any of its members, or by the director in determining whether a person meets the medical, physical, or mental standards to be licensed as a driver are for the confidential use of the board and the director’s office, and the rep…

Upon application to the judge of probate or license commissioner, compliance with motor vehicle registration and licensing laws, payment of regular fees required by law for license tags or plates for private passenger or pleasure motor vehicles, and payment of an additional fee o…

(a) The net proceeds of the additional revenues generated by the fifty dollar ($50) fee, less administrative costs, including the cost of production of the “Cahawba-First Capitol” tags or plates, shall be distributed by the judge of probate or license commissioner to the Alabama …

The distinctive license plates or tags issued pursuant to this division shall not be transferable between motor vehicle owners, and in the event the owner of a vehicle bearing the distinctive plates sells, trades, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of the motor vehicle, the tags or…

Examination or Information. (a) The director shall give fair consideration to any opinion, reports, records, or recommendations of the board or of private physicians licensed to practice in this state and submitting same pursuant to this division; however, all such opinions and r…

Upon application to the judge of probate or license commissioner, compliance with motor vehicle registration and licensing laws, payment of regular fees required by law for license tags or plates for private passenger or pleasure motor vehicles, and payment of an additional fee o…

The net proceeds of the additional revenues derived from sales of the tags or plates produced pursuant to this division, less administrative costs, including the cost of production of the tags or plates, shall be distributed by the judge of probate or license commissioner to the …

The distinctive license tags or plates issued pursuant to this division shall not be transferable between motor vehicle owners, and in the event the owner of a vehicle bearing the distinctive tags or plates sells, trades, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of the motor vehicle, the…

No civil or criminal action may be brought against the board, any of its members, the director or director’s office or its employees, or any physician licensed to practice in this state, for providing any reports, records, examinations, opinions, or recommendations pursuant to th…

Upon application to the judge of probate or license commissioner, compliance with motor vehicle registration and licensing laws, payment of regular fees required by law for license tags or plates for private passenger or pleasure motor vehicles, and payment of an additional annua…

The net proceeds of the additional revenues derived from sales of the tags or plates produced pursuant to this division, less administrative costs, including the cost of production of the tags or plates, shall be distributed by the judge of probate or license commissioner to the …

(a) The distinctive license tags or plates issued pursuant to this division shall not be transferable between motor vehicle owners, and in the event the owner of a vehicle bearing the distinctive tags or plates sells, trades, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of the motor vehicle,…

Meetings of the board in which reports received for the purpose of determining the medical condition of an applicant are considered as closed sessions, since those reports are confidential under Section 32-6-43. History: (Acts 1979, No. 79-619, p. 1097, §6.)

It is the intent of the Legislature to establish an Alabama Ducks Unlimited Conservation initiative to assist the wetland programs of the Alabama Ducks Unlimited throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. History: (Acts 1996, No. 96-565, p. 847, §1.)

Upon application to the judge of probate or license commissioner, compliance with motor vehicle registration and licensing laws, payment of regular fees required by law for license tags or plates for private passenger or pleasure motor vehicles, and payment of an additional annua…

Proceeds from the additional revenues generated by the forty dollars ($40) minus the production and administrative costs for the “Ducks Unlimited” tags or plates shall be submitted monthly by the Department of Revenue or other appropriate official to the Alabama Ducks Unlimited w…

The distinctive license plates or tags issued pursuant to this division shall not be transferable between motor vehicle owners, and in the event the owner of a vehicle bearing the distinctive plates sells, trades, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of the motor vehicle, the tags or…

A person whose driver’s license has been cancelled, suspended, or revoked or whose application for a driver’s license has been denied shall have the right of judicial appeal of such action, as provided under Section 32-5A-195. No person shall be allowed to drive in violation of a…

It is the intent of the Legislature to promote Arts in Alabama, especially arts education, including fine arts, dance, folk arts, drama, and music by providing for a distinctive license tag or plate to raise funds for art education in this state. History: (Acts 1996, No. 96-567, …

(a) Upon application to the judge of probate or license commissioner, compliance with motor vehicle registration and licensing laws, payment of regular fees required by law for license tags or plates for private passenger or pleasure motor vehicles, and payment of an additional f…

Proceeds from the additional revenues generated by the fifty dollar ($50) fee, minus the production and administrative costs for the “Support The Arts” tags or plates, shall be submitted monthly by the Department of Revenue or other appropriate official into the Arts Development …

The distinctive license plates or tags issued pursuant to this division shall not be transferable between motor vehicle owners, and in the event the owner of a vehicle bearing the distinctive plate sells, trades, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of the motor vehicle, the tags or …

This division shall not prohibit the director from utilizing the Alabama Optometric Association, the Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology, or any other group, association or board for advice relating to the promulgation of vision standards for licensing drivers. History: (Acts 1979, …

(a) An active or inactive member of the Alabama State Defense Force who is the owner of a motor vehicle and a resident of the state may be issued a distinctive Alabama State Defense Force license tag or plate. The distinctive plates or tags shall be designed by the Department of …

The proceeds of the additional revenues generated by the fifty dollar ($50) fee for the Alabama State Defense Force tags and plates, less cost of production and administration, shall be deposited into the State General Fund. History: (Acts 1996, No. 96-669, p. 1132, §2.)

The distinctive license plates or tags issued pursuant to this division shall not be transferable between motor vehicle owners, and in the event the owner of a vehicle bearing the distinctive plates sells, trades, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of the motor vehicle, the plates …

Upon termination of active and inactive membership with the Alabama State Defense Force, an applicant to whom an Alabama State Defense Force license plate was issued under this section shall, within 30 days, return the plate to the judge of probate or the license commissioner of …

This article may be cited as the Alabama Uniform Commercial Driver License Act. History: (Acts 1989, No. 89-878, p. 1759, §1.)

(a) The commercial driver license shall be marked “Commercial Driver License” or “CDL,” and shall be, to the maximum extent practicable, tamper proof. It shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information: (1) The name and residential address of the person. (2…

(a)(1) Any person is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of not less than one year if convicted of a first violation of one of the following: a. Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or any other drug that re…

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, or of existing law, a person may not drive, operate, or be in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle within this state while having any measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in his or her system. (b) A person w…

Enforcement Officer; Sanctions; Notice and Hearing; Review; Notification of Other States. (a) A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this state is deemed to have given consent, subject to provisions of Section 32-5-192, to take a test or tests of that person’s bloo…

Within five days after receiving a report of the conviction of any nonresident holder of a commercial driver license for any violation of state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, committed in a commercial motor vehicle…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department must furnish full information regarding the driving record of any person: (a) To the driver license administrator of any other state, or province or territory of Canada, requesting that information; (b) To…

The director and the Department of Public Safety may adopt any reasonable rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this article, and may promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Transportation. …

The department may enter into or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out the provisions of this article. History: (Acts 1989, No. 89-878, p. 1759, §17.)

AMENDED BY ACT 2026-220, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026. SEE ACT FOR REVISED LANGUAGE. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a person may drive a commercial motor vehicle in this state if the person has a valid commercial driver license or commercial driver license instruction …

(a) For the purpose of defraying the cost of issuing commercial driver licenses, the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, judge of probate, or license commissioner shall collect all of the following fees: (1) For each commercial driver license or commercial driver license learne…

The purpose of this article is to implement the federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA) (Title XII of Pub. Law 99-570) and reduce or prevent commercial motor vehicle accidents, fatalities, and injuries by: (a) Permitting commercial drivers to hold only one lic…

Only offenses committed 60 days after the effective date of this article, and thereafter, shall be affected by the provisions of this article. History: (Acts 1989, No. 89-878, p. 1759, §20.)

All sanctions, penalties, punishment, and fines, whether civil or criminal, are cumulative and shall be levied in addition to any and all other laws now provided relating to commercial motor vehicle licensure requirements, except to the extent such laws or sanctions, penalties, p…

(a) Any person who violates Section 32-6-49.4 shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced or fined, or both, as provided by law. (b) No person charged with a violation of the commercial driver license laws of this state shall be eligi…

A holder of a commercial driver’s license, an operator of a commercial motor vehicle, or a commercial driver learner permit holder who is charged with a violation of a traffic law in this state shall not be eligible for a deferred prosecution program, diversion program, or any de…

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the following definitions shall be applicable unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ALCOHOL. a. Beer, ale, port, or stout and other similar fermented beverages (including sake or similar products), of any name or …

No person who drives a commercial motor vehicle may have more than one driver license. History: (Acts 1989, No. 89-878, p. 1759, §4.)

(a) The Legislature finds that current economic conditions are such that the number of individuals willing and qualified to operate commercial vehicles is insufficient in relation to the volume of freight available, and that it will be advantageous, consistent with Commercial Dri…

(a) Any driver holding a commercial driver license issued by this state, who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in this or any other state, or federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal laws of Canada, other th…

(a) Each employer must require the applicant to provide the information specified in Section 32-6-49.5(c). (b) No employer may knowingly allow, permit, or authorize a driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle during any period: (1) In which the driver has had his or her commerci…