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Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
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Title32 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC. |
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Chapter5A. RULES OF THE ROAD. |
| Article 1. General Provisions. |
| § 32-5A-1. Short title. |
| § 32-5A-2. Provisions of chapter refer to vehicles upon highways; exceptions. |
| § 32-5A-3. Required obedience to traffic laws. |
| § 32-5A-4. Obedience to police officers and firemen. |
| § 32-5A-5. Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles. |
| § 32-5A-6. Persons working on highways; exceptions. |
| § 32-5A-7. Authorized emergency vehicles. |
| § 32-5A-8. Violations as misdemeanor; penalties. |
| § 32-5A-9. Penalty for felony. |
| § 32-5A-10. Disposition of fines and forfeitures. |
| § 32-5A-11. Uniformity of interpretation. |
| § 32-5A-12. Chapter not retroactive. |
| § 32-5A-13. Provisions cumulative; laws not repealed. |
| Article 2. Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings. |
| § 32-5A-30. Uniform marking of highways and erection of traffic-control devices. |
| § 32-5A-31. Obedience to traffic-control devices; devices presumed to comply with requirements. |
| § 32-5A-32. Traffic-control signal legend. |
| § 32-5A-33. Pedestrian-control signals. |
| § 32-5A-34. Flashing signals. |
| § 32-5A-35. Lane-direction-control signals. |
| § 32-5A-36. Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings as public nuisance; signs, markings, etc., to be approved; procedure for approval. |
| § 32-5A-37. Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals. |
| Article 3. Operation and Use of Vehicles Generally. |
| § 32-5A-50. Unattended motor vehicle. |
| § 32-5A-51. Limitations on backing. |
| § 32-5A-52. Driving upon sidewalk. |
| § 32-5A-53. Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism. |
| § 32-5A-54. Opening and closing vehicle doors. |
| § 32-5A-55. Riding in house trailers. |
| § 32-5A-56. Driving on mountain highways. |
| § 32-5A-57. Coasting prohibited. |
| § 32-5A-58. Following emergency vehicle prohibited. |
| § 32-5A-58.1. Yielding right-of-way to stationary authorized emergency vehicle. |
| § 32-5A-58.2. Moving over or reducing speed when approaching law enforcement vehicles or emergency vehicles, etc. |
| § 32-5A-58.3. Yielding right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrian workers engaged in collection of garbage, trash, refuse, or recycling materials. |
| § 32-5A-59. Crossing fire hose. |
| § 32-5A-60. Putting glass, etc., on highway, road, street, or public right-of-way prohibited; removal; throwing of litter onto highway, etc., prohibited; penalty. |
| § 32-5A-61. Driver not to proceed where traffic obstructed. |
| § 32-5A-62. Snowmobile operation limited. |
| Article 4. Driving on and Use of Roadways Generally; Overtaking and Passing. |
| § 32-5A-80. Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions. |
| § 32-5A-81. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions. |
| § 32-5A-82. Overtaking vehicle on left. |
| § 32-5A-83. When passing on right permitted. |
| § 32-5A-84. Limitations on overtaking on left. |
| § 32-5A-85. Further limitations on driving on left of center of roadway. |
| § 32-5A-86. No-passing zones. |
| § 32-5A-87. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands. |
| § 32-5A-88. Driving on roadways laned for traffic. |
| § 32-5A-89. Following too closely. |
| § 32-5A-90. Driving on divided highways. |
| § 32-5A-91. Access onto controlled roadways restricted. |
| § 32-5A-92. Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway. |
| § 32-5A-93. Law enforcement officers authorized to operate motorized bicycle, mopeds, etc., on streets, highways, and sidewalks. |
| Article 5. Right-of-way. |
| § 32-5A-110. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection. |
| § 32-5A-111. Vehicle turning left. |
| § 32-5A-112. Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection; collision as prima facie evidence of failure to yield. |
| § 32-5A-113. Authority to designate through highways and stop and yield intersections. |
| § 32-5A-114. Vehicles entering highway from private road or roadway. |
| § 32-5A-115. Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles; signals on emergency vehicles; duty of emergency vehicle driver. |
| § 32-5A-116. Highway construction and maintenance. |
| Article 6. Turning, Starting and Stopping Generally. |
| § 32-5A-130. Required position and method of turning at intersections. |
| § 32-5A-131. Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited. |
| § 32-5A-132. Starting parked vehicle. |
| § 32-5A-133. Turning movements and required signals. |
| § 32-5A-134. Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps. |
| § 32-5A-135. Method of giving hand and arm signals. |
| § 32-5A-136. Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residence districts. |
| § 32-5A-137. Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places. |
| § 32-5A-138. Additional parking regulations. |
| § 32-5A-139. Officers authorized to remove vehicles. |
| Article 7. Special Stops Required. |
| § 32-5A-150. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train. |
| § 32-5A-151. Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings; exceptions. |
| § 32-5A-152. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings. |
| § 32-5A-153. Emerging from alley, driveway, or building. |
| § 32-5A-154. Overtaking and passing school bus or church bus; penalties and fines. |
| § 32-5A-155. Visual signals on school and church buses. |
| Article 8. Speed Restrictions. |
| § 32-5A-170. Reasonable and prudent speed. |
| § 32-5A-171. Maximum limits. |
| § 32-5A-172. Establishment of state speed zones. |
| § 32-5A-173. When local authorities may and shall alter maximum limits. |
| § 32-5A-174. Minimum speed regulation. |
| § 32-5A-175. Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycles. |
| § 32-5A-176. Special speed limitation over bridge or elevated structure; conclusive evidence of speed. |
| § 32-5A-176.1. Speed limits in construction zones. |
| § 32-5A-178. Racing on highways; penalties. |
| Article 8A. County and Municipal Reduced Speed School Zone Act. |
| § 32-5A-180. Short title. |
| § 32-5A-181. Definitions. |
| § 32-5A-182. Reduced speed school zones established. |
| § 32-5A-183. Maintenance of signs. |
| § 32-5A-184. Speed limits; enforcement. |
| § 32-5A-185. Violations. |
| § 32-5A-186. Fines. |
| Article 9. Serious Traffic Offenses. |
| § 32-5A-190. Reckless driving. |
| § 32-5A-191. Driving while under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, etc. |
| § 32-5A-191.1. (Repealed effective October 1, 1997) Additional fines on persons convicted of offenses involving driving under the influence. |
| § 32-5A-191.2. Administration and disposition of moneys in Impaired Drivers Trust Fund. |
| § 32-5A-191.3. Operation of vessel and other marine devices while under influence of alcohol or controlled substances. |
| § 32-5A-191.4. Ignition interlock devices. |
| § 32-5A-192. Homicide by vehicle or vessel. |
| § 32-5A-193. Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer. |
| § 32-5A-194.1. Effect of certification permits issued by State Board of Health; effect of rules and regulations enacted by State Board of Health. |
| § 32-5A-195. Cancellation, suspension, or revocation of driver's license; grounds, procedure, etc. |
| Article 9A. Safe Streets Act. |
| § 32-5A-200. Short title. |
| § 32-5A-201. Legislative findings. |
| § 32-5A-202. Definitions. |
| § 32-5A-203. Seizure and forfeiture of vehicle driven by person driving while license suspended or revoked. |
| § 32-5A-204. Court to inform defendant convicted of violating §32-5A-191 that vehicle subject to forfeiture if driven on highway. |
| § 32-5A-205. Enactment of ordinance which provides for administrative sanctions involving impoundment of vehicles. |
| Article 10. Pedestrians' Rights and Duties. |
| § 32-5A-210. Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations. |
| § 32-5A-211. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks. |
| § 32-5A-212. Crossing at other than crosswalks. |
| § 32-5A-213. Drivers to exercise care. |
| § 32-5A-214. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks. |
| § 32-5A-215. Pedestrians on roadways. |
| § 32-5A-216. Pedestrian soliciting rides or business or fishing. |
| § 32-5A-217. Driving through safety zone prohibited. |
| § 32-5A-218. Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks. |
| § 32-5A-219. Pedestrians to yield to authorized emergency vehicles. |
| § 32-5A-220. Right-of-way to blind persons, guide dogs in training. |
| § 32-5A-221. Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs. |
| § 32-5A-222. Bridge and railroad signals. |
| Article 11. Motorcycles. |
| § 32-5A-240. Traffic laws apply to persons operating motorcycles. |
| § 32-5A-241. Riding on motorcycles. |
| § 32-5A-242. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic. |
| § 32-5A-243. Clinging to other vehicles. |
| § 32-5A-244. Footrests and handlebars. |
| § 32-5A-245. Headgear and shoes required for motorcycle riders; approval of headgear; responsibility for juvenile riders; sale of helmets. |
| Article 12. Bicycles and Play Vehicles. |
| § 32-5A-260. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. |
| § 32-5A-261. Riding on bicycles. |
| § 32-5A-262. Clinging to vehicles. |
| § 32-5A-263. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths; right side signalling. |
| § 32-5A-264. Carrying articles. |
| § 32-5A-265. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles. |
| § 32-5A-266. Violations of article as misdemeanor; responsibility of parent or guardian; applicability of article. |
| Article 13. Bicycle Safety. |
| § 32-5A-280. Short title. |
| § 32-5A-281. Definitions. |
| § 32-5A-282. Purpose. |
| § 32-5A-283. Unlawful for person to use bicycle under certain conditions. |
| § 32-5A-284. Duties of person regularly engaged in business of renting bicyles. |
| § 32-5A-285. Statewide bicycle safety education program; manner violations handled. |
| § 32-5A-286. Establishment of more comprehensive bicycle safety program by ordinance. |
| Article 14. Suspension of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Related Offenses. |
| § 32-5A-300. Determinations requiring suspension of driving privileges by director; basis for, and finality of, determination; relationship to disposition of criminal charges. |
| § 32-5A-301. Report of arresting officer. |
| § 32-5A-302. Determination by director; notice. |
| § 32-5A-303. Notice of intended suspension. |
| § 32-5A-304. Period of suspension; relation to Section 32-5A-191. |
| § 32-5A-305. Minimum periods of suspension; reinstatement. |
| § 32-5A-306. Administrative review. |
| § 32-5A-307. Administrative hearing. |
| § 32-5A-308. Judicial review. |
| § 32-5A-309. Applicability of article. |
| Article 15. Possession of Open Container of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicle Prohibited. |
| § 32-5A-330. Definitions; applicability; violations. |
| Article 16. Text Messaging While OPerating a Motor Vehicle; Prohbited. |
| § 32-5A-350. Definitions; prohibited activities; fines; exceptions. |
| § 32-5A-351. Violations. |
| § 32-5A-352. Disposition of funds; reporting. |