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Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
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Title32 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC. |
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Chapter6. LICENSES AND REGISTRATION. |
| Article 1. Drivers' Licenses. |
| Division 1. General Provisions. |
| § 32-6-1. Required; expiration date; renewal; identification cards for nondrivers. |
| § 32-6-1.1. Continued validity of driver's license for military personnel deployed outside United States; renewal procedures. |
| § 32-6-1.2. Veteran's driver's license. |
| § 32-6-2. Persons exempt from securing license. |
| § 32-6-3. Examination prior to application for license or renewal. |
| § 32-6-4. Issuance of license or identification card; Selective Service registration. |
| § 32-6-4.1. Special nondriver identification cards - Issuance; fees; expiration. |
| § 32-6-4.2. Nondriver identification cards - Expiration; renewal, suspension, and revocation; fraudulent use or misuse. |
| § 32-6-4.3. Nondriver identification cards - Honorably discharged veterans. |
| § 32-6-5. Reports; disposition of funds. |
| § 32-6-6. Contents of licenses; photo specifications; fee for photo license or card. |
| § 32-6-6.1. Additional fee for Alabama Veterans' Living Legacy Trust Fund |
| § 32-6-7. Persons to whom license not to be issued. |
| § 32-6-7.1. Persons with physical disabilities or impairments. |
| § 32-6-7.2. Restrictions on issuance to persons under 18 years of age. |
| § 32-6-7.3. Maintenance and report of statistical information. |
| § 32-6-7.4. Disciplinary point system - Age of student eligibility. |
| § 32-6-7.5. Disciplinary point system - Determination; hearing. |
| § 32-6-8. Temporary instruction and learner's licenses. |
| § 32-6-9. Possession and display of license. |
| § 32-6-10. Reciprocal agreements - Other states or countries. |
| § 32-6-10.1. Foreign national Alabama driver's license/non-driver identification card/vessel license. |
| § 32-6-11. Reciprocal agreements - Authorities in charge of federal military installations. |
| § 32-6-12. Restricted licenses. |
| § 32-6-13. Promulgation of rules and regulations. |
| § 32-6-14. Records to be kept by director. |
| § 32-6-15. Duplicate of lost or destroyed license. |
| § 32-6-17. Cancellation, suspension, or revocation - Reinstatement; fees. |
| § 32-6-18. Penalties - Violations in general; disposition of funds. |
| § 32-6-19. Penalties - Violation by person whose license or driving privilege has been cancelled, etc.; impoundment of vehicle. |
| § 32-6-20. Standards and requirements for equipment, etc.; contracts for lease or purchase of equipment. |
| § 32-6-21. Examination fee. |
| Division 2. Alabama Driver License Compact Act. |
| § 32-6-30. Short title. |
| § 32-6-31. Terms of compact. |
| § 32-6-32. Licensing authority; duties of Director of Public Safety. |
| § 32-6-33. Compensation and expenses of compact administrator. |
| § 32-6-34. Meaning of term "executive head." |
| § 32-6-35. Courts to report suspension, etc., of licenses to Director of Public Safety. |
| § 32-6-36. Application of Article IV of compact to offenses enumerated in Section 32-6-16. |
| Division 3. Driver License Medical Advisory Board. |
| § 32-6-40. Definitions. |
| § 32-6-41. Board created; membership, appointment, expenses, meetings, etc. |
| § 32-6-42. Responsibilities. |
| § 32-6-43. Reports, records, etc., confidential. |
| § 32-6-44. Consideration of opinions, recommendations, etc., by director; driver considered unqualified if refused examination or information. |
| § 32-6-45. Immunity from civil liability. |
| § 32-6-46. Closed meetings of board. |
| § 32-6-47. Appeal of suspended, revoked, etc., license; no driving while appeal pending. |
| § 32-6-48. Advice for promulgation of vision standards. |
| Article 1A. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act. |
| § 32-6-49.1. Short title. |
| § 32-6-49.2. Purpose; construction. |
| § 32-6-49.3. Definitions. |
| § 32-6-49.4. Limitation on number of driver licenses. |
| § 32-6-49.5. Notification required by driver. |
| § 32-6-49.6. Employer's responsibilities. |
| § 32-6-49.7. Commercial driver license required; exceptions. |
| § 32-6-49.8. Commercial driver license qualification standards. |
| § 32-6-49.9. Application for commercial driver license, learner's permit, or instruction permit; fees; Selective Service registration. |
| § 32-6-49.10. Information on commercial driver license; classifications, endorsements, etc.; expiration and renewal. |
| § 32-6-49.11. Disqualification from driving commercial motor vehicle. |
| § 32-6-49.12. Use of alcohol while driving; when placed out of service; when disqualified. |
| § 32-6-49.14. Report of conviction. |
| § 32-6-49.15. Information regarding driving record. |
| § 32-6-49.16. Rulemaking authority. |
| § 32-6-49.17. Authority to enter into agreements. |
| § 32-6-49.18. Reciprocity. |
| § 32-6-49.19. License fees and term; disposition of funds. |
| § 32-6-49.20. Applicability to offenses committed 60 days after effective date and thereafter. |
| § 32-6-49.21. Sanctions, penalties, etc., are cumulative. |
| § 32-6-49.22. Penalties. |
| § 32-6-49.23. Ineligibility for deferred prosecution program, diversion program, etc., upon charge of traffic law violation. |
| § 32-6-49.24. Disqualification of person convicted of crime requiring registration as a sex offender. |
| Article 2. License Tags and Plates. |
| Division 1. General Provisions. |
| Division 1. Tags Generally. |
| § 32-6-51. Rear tags required. |
| § 32-6-52. Using license tag of improper classification. |
| § 32-6-53. Power of Commissioner of Revenue to make rules and regulations. |
| § 32-6-54. Tag to show heart and words "Heart of Dixie." |
| § 32-6-54.1. Removal of "Heart of Dixie" language. |
| § 32-6-55. Special tag number for chairman of USS Alabama Battleship Commission. |
| § 32-6-56. Powers of Commissioner of Revenue as to reciprocal agreements with other states, etc., for registration of vehicles on an apportionment or allocation basis. |
| § 32-6-57. Manufacturing specifications for license tags or plates. |
| § 32-6-58. Applicants for registration must furnish proof of paying certain federal taxes. |
| § 32-6-59. License taxes and registration fees - Mini-trucks. |
| Division 2. Licensing, Registration and Taxation on Staggered Basis. |
| § 32-6-60. Licensing, registration, etc., staggered - Implementation period. |
| § 32-6-61. Licensing, registration, etc., staggered - Registration month; expiration and renewal; proration; reregistration of vehicles. |
| § 32-6-62. Validity periods for license plates. |
| § 32-6-62.1. Temporary registration and license plates for certain vehicles permanently licensed in another jurisdiction. |
| § 32-6-62.2. Optional two-year registration for motor vehicles. |
| § 32-6-63. Tabs, stamps, etc., in lieu of license plates; change of residence. |
| § 32-6-64. License plate design; numbers for county of issuance; numbering and sponsoring of license plates; Department of Corrections to supply plates. |
| § 32-6-64.1. Manufacture and distribution of license plates by third party; funding. |
| § 32-6-65. Uniform registration renewal form; centralized registration prohibited; penalties. |
| § 32-6-66. Subdivision construed in pari materia. |
| § 32-6-67. Legislative oversight committee. |
| § 32-6-68. Annual fee; distribution of fees. |
| Division 2. Amateur Radio Operators Generally. |
| § 32-6-70. Issuance of special tags. |
| § 32-6-71. Rules and regulations. |
| § 32-6-72. List to be furnished to sheriff. |
| § 32-6-73. Provisions supplemental. |
| Division 3. Amateur Radio Operators Licensed by Civil Air Patrol. |
| § 32-6-90. Issuance of special tags. |
| § 32-6-91. Rules and regulations. |
| § 32-6-92. List to be furnished to sheriff. |
| § 32-6-93. Provisions supplemental. |
| Division 4. National Guard. |
| § 32-6-110. Authority and design for distinctive plates or tags. |
| § 32-6-111. Preparation; issuance; proof to be submitted by applicant; use. |
| § 32-6-111.1. Fees; renewal; design. |
| § 32-6-111.2. Disposition of funds. |
| § 32-6-112. Transferability of plates. |
| § 32-6-113. Licensing year; estimate of number of plates required. |
| § 32-6-114. Provisions supplementary. |
| Division 5. Disabled Veterans. |
| § 32-6-130. Design and issuance of special plates; plates nontransferable. |
| § 32-6-131. Rules and regulations; wrongful acquisition or use. |
| § 32-6-132. Provisions supplementary. |
| § 32-6-133. Specifications for design of motor vehicle tags. |
| Division 6. Personalized License Tags or Plates. |
| § 32-6-150. Issuance and sale of tags or plates for motor vehicles, motorcycles, and motor-driven cycles. |
| § 32-6-151. Promulgation of rules and regulations by Department of Revenue. |
| § 32-6-153. Issuance of identical tags or plates. |
| § 32-6-154. Transfer of tags or plates. |
| § 32-6-155. Operation of motor vehicle bearing tag or plate not issued therefor or transferred thereto. |
| § 32-6-155.1. "Protect Our Environment" distinctive license tag. |
| § 32-6-156. Disposition of fees. |
| § 32-6-156.1. Disposition of fees - Environmental license plate. |
| § 32-6-157. Issuance of plates for certain trucks. |
| Division 7. Members of Volunteer Rescue Squads. |
| § 32-6-170. "Volunteer rescue squad" defined. |
| § 32-6-171. Authorized; distinctive lettering. |
| § 32-6-172. Preparation; issuance; proof to be submitted by applicant; use. |
| § 32-6-173. Transferability of plates. |
| § 32-6-174. Licensing year. |
| Division 8. Shrine Motorcycle Clubs, Corps or Units. |
| § 32-6-190. Authorized; distinctive colors and emblem; limitation on number of plates issued one person. |
| § 32-6-191. Preparation; issuance; proof of membership to be submitted by applicant; additional fee; restriction on types of motorcycles. |
| Division 8A. Members of Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of Mystic Shrine. |
| § 32-6-192. Issuance of distinctive license tags to members. |
| § 32-6-193. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-194. Transfer of tags or plates. |
| § 32-6-195. Return of plates upon termination of membership. |
| § 32-6-196. Replacement plates. |
| Division 9. Temporary License Tags and Registration Certificates. |
| § 32-6-210. Definitions. |
| § 32-6-211. Issuance of temporary license tag and registration certificate. |
| § 32-6-212. Issuance by certain manufacturers, dealers, etc.; bond or balance sheet in lieu thereof. |
| § 32-6-213. Probate judge or county official may issue temporary tags and certificates. |
| § 32-6-214. Valid 20 days; renewed, successive tags. |
| § 32-6-215. Fees. |
| § 32-6-216. Content of license; copies of certificate. |
| § 32-6-217. Record of tags and certificates; inspection. |
| § 32-6-218. Department to design and supply tags, certificates, etc.; make investigation; adopt rules; revoke issuing authority. |
| § 32-6-219. False statements, operating with expired tag, unlawful; penalty. |
| Division 10. Disabled Persons. |
| § 32-6-230. Definitions. |
| § 32-6-231. Distinctive special access or disability access windshield placard. |
| § 32-6-231.1. Military distinctive license plate designation for handicapped individuals. |
| § 32-6-232. Parking in designated zones; exceptions. |
| § 32-6-233. Penalty for false representations or misuse of privileges. |
| § 32-6-233.1. Unauthorized use of parking places. |
| § 32-6-234. Recognition of official disability parking identification devices from other jurisdictions. |
| Division 11. Medal of Honor Recipients and Prisoners of War. |
| § 32-6-250. Distinctive plate authorized; no fee required. |
| § 32-6-251. Distinctive design of tags. |
| § 32-6-252. Transfer of plates. |
| § 32-6-253. Construction of provisions; penalty for violation. |
| § 32-6-254. Use and transferability; permanence; use by surviving spouse. |
| § 32-6-255. Rules and regulations. |
| Division 12. Fire Fighters. |
| § 32-6-270. "Firefighter" and "retired volunteer firefighter" defined. |
| § 32-6-271. Distinctive plate or tag authorized; form. |
| § 32-6-272. Issuance of distinctive plates; lists of members; fees; violations. |
| § 32-6-273. Nontransferability of plates as between motor vehicle owners; transfer of plates to newly acquired vehicle. |
| § 32-6-274. Plates to be furnished for licensing year commencing January 1, 1984 and thereafter. |
| Division 12A. Retired Professional Firefighters. |
| § 32-6-280. Issuance of distinctive plates; list of eligible retired professional firefighters; identification; fees; use of plates or tags. |
| Division 13. Retired Military. |
| § 32-6-290. "Retired military" defined. |
| § 32-6-291. Distinctive plate authorized. |
| § 32-6-292. Procedure for issuance; fees; limitations. |
| § 32-6-293. Plates not transferable; exceptions. |
| § 32-6-294. Licensing year. |
| § 32-6-295. Provisions cumulative. |
| Division 14. "Helping Schools" Tags. |
| § 32-6-300. Issuance authorized; fee; term of validity; design. |
| § 32-6-301. Use of net proceeds. |
| Division 14A. "Retired Educator" License Tags or Plates. |
| § 32-6-302. Issuance of distinctive tags; fees; proof of retirement; design. |
| Division 15. Pearl Harbor Survivors. |
| § 32-6-310. Distinctive plates authorized. |
| § 32-6-311. Design of plates; issuance; fees; proof of qualification; use on private vehicle. |
| § 32-6-312. Plates not transferable between owners; return of plates; transfer to other vehicle. |
| § 32-6-313. Initial preparation and furnishing of plates. |
| Division 16. Square and Round Dance Tags. |
| § 32-6-330. Acquisition; design. |
| § 32-6-331. Disbursement of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-332. Transferability. |
| Division 17. Veteran Tag Program. |
| § 32-6-350. Legislative intent. |
| § 32-6-350.1. Issuance of distinctive tags; fees; legislative oversight. |
| § 32-6-351. Active reserve identification tag. |
| § 32-6-352. Promulgation of rules. |
| § 32-6-353. Issuance of distinctive plates for global war on terrorism; eligibility; fees; design. |
| Division 18. Members of Fraternal Order of Police. |
| § 32-6-360. Issuance of license tag or plate; fees. |
| § 32-6-361. Proceeds. |
| § 32-6-362. Appropriation to offset initial costs. |
| § 32-6-363. Distinctive license plates or tags not transferable. |
| § 32-6-364. Return of license plates upon termination of membership. |
| § 32-6-365. Replacement plates. |
| Division 19. Letter Carriers. |
| § 32-6-380. Definition of letter carrier. |
| § 32-6-381. Issuance of license tags and plates to letter carriers. |
| § 32-6-382. Transfer of tags or plates. |
| § 32-6-383. When tags to be prepared and furnished. |
| Division 20. Lions Club International. |
| § 32-6-390. Issuance of distinctive license tags or plates to members. |
| § 32-6-391. Distribution of net proceeds. |
| § 32-6-392. Transfer of tags or plates. |
| § 32-6-393. Return of plates upon termination of membership. |
| § 32-6-394. Replacement plates. |
| Division 21. "Olympic Spirit" License Tags or Plates. |
| § 32-6-400. Issuance of distinctive tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-401. Production costs; distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-402. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| Division 22. Supporters of Alabama Forests. |
| § 32-6-410. Issuance of distinctive tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-411. Establishment of Forest Stewardship Education Fund; distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-412. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| § 32-6-413. Alabama Forest Stewardship Education Committee to administer fund. |
| Division 23. Supporters of Alabama Jaycees. |
| § 32-6-420. Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-421. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-422. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| Division 24. Cahawba—First Capitol, National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, and 21st Century Youth Leadership Project. |
| § 32-6-430. Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-431. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-432. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| Division 25. Alabama Shakespeare Festival—The State Theatre. |
| § 32-6-440. Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-441. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-442. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| Division 26. Children's Trust Fund. |
| § 32-6-450. Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-451. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-452. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| Division 27. Ducks Unlimited. |
| § 32-6-460. Legislative intent. |
| § 32-6-461. Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-462. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-463. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| Division 28. Support the Arts. |
| § 32-6-470. Legislative intent. |
| § 32-6-471. Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates; establishment of Arts Education License Plate Advisory Committee. |
| § 32-6-472. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-473. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| Division 29. Alabama State Defense Force. |
| § 32-6-480. Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-481. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-482. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| § 32-6-483. Return of plate upon termination of membership. |
| Division 30. Civitan International Supporters. |
| § 32-6-490. Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-491. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-492. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| Division 31. Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation. |
| § 32-6-500. Issuance of distinctive tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-501. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-502. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| Division 32. Freemason, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star, Emergency Medical Technician, Boy Scout, Girl Scout. |
| § 32-6-510. Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates. |
| § 32-6-511. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-512. Transfer of plates or tags. |
| § 32-6-513. Return of plate upon termination of membership. |
| Division 33. Alabama Association of Realtors. |
| § 32-6-520. Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design. |
| § 32-6-521. Misuse of registered trademarks. |
| § 32-6-522. Return of plates upon termination of membership. |
| § 32-6-523. Distribution of proceeds. |
| Division 34. 4-H Club Foundation. |
| § 32-6-530. Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design. |
| § 32-6-531. Distribution of proceeds. |
| Division 35. Alabama Cotton Producers. |
| § 32-6-540. Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design. |
| § 32-6-541. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-542. Transfer of plates. |
| Division 36. Proud of Our Indian Heritage and Alabama Poultry Foundation. |
| § 32-6-550. Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design. |
| § 32-6-551. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-552. Transfer of plates. |
| Division 37. Alabama Wildlife Federation. |
| § 32-6-560. Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design. |
| § 32-6-561. Distribution of proceeds. |
| Division 38. Alabama Sports Festival, Inc. |
| § 32-6-570. Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design. |
| § 32-6-571. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-572. Transfer of plates. |
| Division 39. Kiwanis International. |
| § 32-6-580. Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design. |
| § 32-6-581. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-582. Transfer of plates. |
| Division 40. Sisters for Life. |
| § 32-6-590. Issuance of distinctive plates; duration; fees; design. |
| § 32-6-591. Distribution of proceeds. |
| § 32-6-592. Transfer of plates. |
| Division 41. Proud to be an American. |
| § 32-6-600. Issuance of distinctive plates; duration; fees; design. |
| § 32-6-601. Distribution of proceeds. |
| Division 42. God Bless America. |
| § 32-6-610. Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; duration; design. |
| § 32-6-611. Personalized plates. |
| Division 43. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. |
| § 32-6-620. Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design. |
| Division 44. Alabama Gold Star Family. |
| § 32-6-630. Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design. |
| Division 45. U. S. Marine Corps. |
| § 32-6-640. Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design. |
| Division 46. United States Armed Forces. |
| § 32-6-650. Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design. |
| Division 47. POW/MIA. |
| § 32-6-660. Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design. |
| Division 48. Breast Cancer Research. |
| § 32-6-670. Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design. |
| Division 49. State Law Enforcement Memorial. |
| § 32-6-680. Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design. |