Title 32

For purposes of this chapter and for assessing compliance with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws, including rules of the road, unless the context otherwise requires, the automated driving system shall be deemed to be the operator of an ADS-equipped vehicle when all of the …

(a) Liability for a traffic accident involving an ADS-equipped vehicle shall be determined in accordance with applicable state law, federal law, or common law. (b) The original manufacturer of a vehicle converted by a third party into an ADS-equipped vehicle may not be held liabl…

(a) An ADS-equipped vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by an automated driving system for all trips shall not be subject to motor vehicle equipment laws or rules of this state that relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a conventional human driver but ar…

(a) The driver of any motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or the death of any person, or in damage to any vehicle driven or attended by any person, shall immediately stop the vehicle at the accident scene or as close thereto and shall return to or remain …

The person in charge of any garage or repair shop to which is brought any motor vehicle which shows evidence of having been involved in an accident, of which report must be made as provided in Section 32-10-7, or struck by any bullet shall report to the director within 24 hours a…

All accident reports made by persons involved in accidents or by garages shall be without prejudice to the individual so reporting and shall be for the confidential use of the director or of other state agencies having use for the records for accident prevention purposes; except,…

The director shall tabulate and analyze all accident reports and shall publish annually or at more frequent intervals statistical information based thereon as to the number and circumstances of traffic accidents. The director shall make available to the state Director of Transpor…

(a) As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ACCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICE FEE. A fee imposed for the response or investigation by a law enforcement officer or agency of a motor vehicle accident. (2) ENTITY. A governmental entity or agency o…

The driver of any motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or the death of any person or damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall give his name, address and the registration number of the vehicle he is driving, shall upon request e…

The driver of any motor vehicle which collides with any motor vehicle or other vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle…

The driver of any motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures legally upon or adjacent to a highway shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of such property of such fact and of his or her name and address and o…

(a) The driver of any motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or the death of any person shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of such accident to the local police department if such accident occurs within a municipality; otherw…

(a) Every person convicted of violating Sections 32-10-1 through 32-10-5 shall be punished as follows: (1) For a violation involving only damage to property, a Class A misdemeanor. (2) For a violation involving physical injury, a Class C felony. (3) For a violation involving seri…

(a) Every law enforcement officer who in the regular course of duty investigates a motor vehicle accident, either at the time of and at the scene of the accident or thereafter by interviewing participants or witnesses, shall, within 24 hours after completing such investigation, f…

(a) The director shall prepare and upon request supply to police departments, coroners, sheriffs, garages, and other suitable agencies or individuals, uniform accident report forms required under this chapter. The required written accident report or citation to be made by persons…

Every coroner or other official performing like functions shall on or before the tenth day of each month report in writing to the director the death of any person within his jurisdiction during the preceding calendar month as the result of an accident involving a motor vehicle an…

Wherever the term rescue squad appears in this chapter, it shall refer to and include only those persons or organizations who are members of the Alabama Association of Rescue Squads. (Acts 1965, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 74, p. 98, §4.)

Motor vehicles and utility trailers, as defined in Section 40-12-240, owned by volunteer rescue squads incorporated under the laws of Alabama and used exclusively as life saving, rescue, or first aid vehicles without profit, and which are not rented, leased, or loaned to any priv…

Any vehicle, to come under the provisions of this chapter, shall be painted a distinguishing color and shall display conspicuous letters and figures not less than three inches in height showing the identity of the volunteer rescue squad that owns the vehicle. (Acts 1965, 2nd Ex. …

The treasurer of any rescue squad coming under the provisions of this chapter may apply to the Department of Revenue, giving the make, type, model, motor number, and serial number of the vehicle or vehicles, together with such other information as the Department of Revenue shall …

It is unlawful for any person to do any act forbidden or to fail to perform any act required by this chapter. The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. As u…

(a) A person operating a motor-driven cycle with a Class M motorcycle license with a motor-driven cycle restriction, a motorcycle Class M displayed on the person’s regular license, or a Class M motorcycle license shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of t…

(a) Every motor-driven cycle when operated upon the highway shall be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold such vehicle. (b) The Director of Public Safety is authorized to require an inspection of the brakes of any motor-driven cycle and to…

The Director of Public Safety shall be authorized to revoke the license of any operator of a motor-driven cycle convicted of violating any of the provisions of this article. (Acts 1949, No. 652, p. 1006, §6A.)

Any person who violates this article shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by fine and imprisonment. (Acts 1949, No. 652, p. 1006, §8.)

The protective helmet shall meet the following specifications: (1) DESIGN. One which is specifically designed for motorcycle riders and motorcycle passenger use. (2) EXTERIOR SHELL. A hard exterior shell of nonshatterable material, resistant to impact and penetration. (3) CRADLE.…

The manufacturers of motorcycle helmets for sale in Alabama shall meet the following specifications and comply with the following procedures: (1) All protective helmets shall be required to meet minimum regulations of the USA standards set forth in Z-90 regulations of 1966. (2) A…

Any person or manufacturer who shall violate any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1.00 nor more than $100.00, and may be imprisoned in the county jail or sentenced to hard labor for not more than 180 days…

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV). Every motor vehicle 60 inches or less in width, measured from the outside of the tire rim to the outside of the tire rim directly across on the vehicle, having a d…

A person applying for initial registration in this state of an all-terrain vehicle or recreational off-highway vehicle shall provide a purchaser’s certificate showing a complete description of the vehicle including serial number or other identifying numbers and the seller’s name …

The secretary may issue a refund of a registration, not including any issuance fees paid, if either of the following apply: (1) The vehicle was registered incorrectly. (2) The vehicle was registered by the dealer and by the customer. (Act 2017-395, §11.)

Fees from the registration of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles shall be deposited in the State Treasury and credited to the Public Safety Fund. (Act 2017-395, §12; Act 2021-322, §1.)

The secretary may adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter. (Act 2017-395, §13.)

The owner of an all-terrain vehicle or recreational off-highway vehicle may register the vehicle with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency. (Act 2017-395, §2.)

(a) An application for registration or continued registration shall be made to the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency or an authorized agent of the agency in a form prescribed by the secretary. The form shall state the name and address of every owner of the veh…

All-terrain vehicles or recreational off-highway vehicles may be registered for private use or for public use. Public use includes private use. Registration is valid for three years from the date of issuance and is not transferable. (Act 2017-395, §4; Act 2021-322, §1.)

The secretary shall provide to the registrant a registration certificate that includes the registration number, the date of registration, the make and serial number of the vehicle, the owner’s name and address, and additional information the secretary may require. Information con…

(a) An application for transfer of ownership may be made to the secretary within 30 days of the date of transfer. (b) An application for transfer shall be executed by the registered owner and the purchaser using a bill of sale that includes the vehicle serial number. (Act 2017-39…

(a) The fee for a three-year registration of an all-terrain vehicle or recreational off-highway vehicle under this section, other than those registered by a dealer or manufacturer, is as follows: (1) For public use, forty-five dollars ($45). (2) For private use, fifteen dollars (…

Upon application, a registration sticker shall be issued without the payment of a fee for an all-terrain vehicle or recreational off-highway vehicle owned by the state or a political subdivision of the state. (Act 2017-395, §8.)

No political subdivision of this state shall require licensing or registration of all-terrain vehicles or recreational off-highway vehicles covered by this chapter. (Act 2017-395, §9.)

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle as defined in Section 32-8-2, that has been unclaimed as provided in Section 32-8-84 for not less than 30 calendar days from the date the notice w…

(a) A person, with fraudulent intent, may not make a material false statement regarding the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle. (b) A person in violation of subsection (a) commits a Class C felony. (c) A person, whether present or absent, who aids, abets, induces, procures, or ca…

Act 2015-470, 2015 Regular Session, only applies to the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle for which notice of the sale is published on or after July 1, 2016. A purchaser of an abandoned motor vehicle sold pursuant to this chapter, other than an abandoned motor vehicle sold in ac…

(a) A law enforcement officer or, in a Class 1 municipality, a parking enforcement officer or traffic enforcement officer who is not required to be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission, may cause a motor vehicle to be removed to the nearest g…

(a) A person, as defined in Section 40-12-240, in possession of a motor vehicle that is considered an abandoned motor vehicle may sell the motor vehicle at a public auction. (b)(1) Notice of the date, time, and place of the sale and a description of the motor vehicle to be sold, …