Title 32 — Title 32
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Ala. Code § 32-9B-1 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE. A commercial motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving system. (2) AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM. The hardware and software that are collectively cap…
Ala. Code § 32-9B-2 Applicability; Jurisdiction
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(a) Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, an automated commercial motor vehicle and a teleoperation system, including any commercial use or operation of either, are governed exclusively by this chapter. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Transp…
Ala. Code § 32-9B-3 Automated Commercial Vehicles - Operation Without Presence of Conventional Driver
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an automated commercial motor vehicle may operate in this state without a conventional driver physically present in the vehicle if the vehicle meets all of the following criteria: (1) The automated commercial vehicle is capable of opera…
Ala. Code § 32-9B-4 Automated Commercial Vehicles - Owner of Vehicle Considered Its Operator; License to Operate
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(a) The owner of an automated commercial vehicle, or the lessee if the vehicle is leased or rented, is considered the operator of the vehicle for the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws, including the rules of the road. (b) The automated …
Ala. Code § 32-9B-5 Automated Commercial Vehicles - Accidents
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When an accident occurs involving an automated commercial motor vehicle, the requirements of Chapter 10 shall be deemed satisfied if the vehicle remains on the scene of the accident and the vehicle, owner, a person on behalf of the owner, or operator promptly contacts appropriate…
Ala. Code § 32-9B-6 Teleoperation Systems; Remote Driver of Vehicle Considered Its Operator; License to Operate; Accidents
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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a commercial motor vehicle equipped with a teleoperation system may operate without a conventional driver physically present in the vehicle if a remote driver is operating the vehicle. (b) When a remote driver is operating …
Ala. Code § 32-9B-7 Teleoperation Systems; Requirements
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A commercial motor vehicle equipped with a teleoperation system registered in this state shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) Is in compliance with applicable federal law. (2) Is certified in accordance with federal regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 567 as being in compl…
Ala. Code § 32-9B-8 Construction of Chapter
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This chapter shall not be construed to repeal, modify, or preempt any liability that may be incurred under existing common or statutory law applicable to a vehicle owner, operator, manufacturer, component part supplier, or retailer. History: (Act 2019-496, §8.)