Alabama Code — 32
Browse 960 sections in division 32 of the Alabama code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 32-1-1.1. Definitions.
- § 32-1-2. Liability for Injury or Death of Guest.
- § 32-1-3. When Right to Use Highways May Be Restricted.
- § 32-1-4. Appearance Upon Arrest for Misdemeanor.
- § 32-1-5. Depositing Driver’s License in Lieu of Bail in Certain Cases - Procedure.
- § 32-1-6. Depositing Driver’s License in Lieu of Bail in Certain Cases - Violation of Traffic Ordinance of Incorporated Municipality.
- § 32-1-7. Operation of Vehicles on Beaches and Sand Dunes of Gulf of Mexico Prohibited; Exceptions, Penalty, Etc.
- § 32-2-1. Creation; Headed by Director; Appointment and Term of Director.
- § 32-2-2. Assistant Director.
- § 32-2-3. Divisions - Creation; Age of Law Enforcement Officers or Trainees.
- § 32-2-4. Divisions - Chiefs; Employees.
- § 32-2-5. What Laws Director to Enforce.
- § 32-2-6. Compensation and Expenses of Officers, Employees, Etc. - Method of Payment Generally.
- § 32-2-7. Compensation and Expenses of Officers, Employees, Etc. - Controlling Civil Disturbances; Rescue or Protective Duties.
- § 32-2-8. Fees for Copies of Records and Reports.
- § 32-2-8.1. Fee for Criminal History Records Search.
- § 32-2-9. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations.
- § 32-2-10. Insurance for Employees.
- § 32-2-11. Alabama Bureau of Investigation Cost of Evidence Fund.
- § 32-2-20. Establishment and Maintenance.
- § 32-2-21. Disposition of Costs, Fees, and Mileage Otherwise Collectible by Officers.
- § 32-2-22. Officers Have Powers of Peace Officers.
- § 32-2-23. Bonds of Officers and Members.
- § 32-2-24. Liabilities Under Bonds.
- § 32-2-25. Arrest Fee; When Fees and Costs Not to Be Paid by County.
- § 32-2-26. Officers to Receive Badge, Pistol, Etc., as Part of Retirement Benefits.
- § 32-2-40. Establishment Authorized; Composition; Members to Serve Without Compensation.
- § 32-2-41. Reserve Troopers to Serve Under Direction and Supervision of Director of Public Safety; Privileges and Immunities of Reserves.
- § 32-2-42. Determination of Fitness of Persons to Serve.
- § 32-2-43. Duties of Members of Reserve.
- § 32-2-44. Authority to Carry Firearms When Summoned to Duty.
- § 32-2-60. Definitions. (Repealed by Act 2026-374)
- § 32-2-61. Release of Information and Fees. (Repealed by Act 2026-374)
- § 32-2-62. Promulgation of Procedures and Regulations. (Repealed by Act 2026-374)
- § 32-2-63. Unauthorized Dissemination of Information. (Repealed by Act 2026-374)
- § 32-2-80. Creation; Purpose.
- § 32-2-81. Funds - Deposit, Expenditure, and Carry Over.
- § 32-2-82. Transfer of Vehicles; Notification of Purchase.
- § 32-2-83. Disposal of Vehicles.
- § 32-2-84. Funds Designated in Addition to Money Transferred to Department.
- § 32-2-100. State Capitol Police Officers.
- § 32-2-120. Creation of System; Activation of Alert; Powers and Duties; Boundaries of Alert Area; Termination of Alert; Liability.
- § 32-3-1. Establishment; Composition; Terms of Members.
- § 32-3-2. Time and Purpose of Meetings.
- § 32-3-3. Problems to Be Specifically Studied.
- § 32-3-4. Recommendations of Committee.
- § 32-3-5. Administrative Expenses.
- § 32-3-6. Allocation of Funds - Highway and Traffic Safety Programs.
- § 32-3-7. Allocation of Funds - Department of Education or Any Educational Institution for Prelicensing Driver Education and Training Program.
- § 32-4-1. Short Title.
- § 32-4-2. Declaration of Policy; Authority of Governor.
- § 32-4-3. Coordinator of Highway and Traffic Safety - Office Created; Appointment; Term of Office; Duties.
- § 32-4-4. Coordinator of Highway and Traffic Safety - Quarters; Staff; Supplies.
- § 32-4-5. Participation in Benefits of National Highway Safety Act of 1966; Standards and Programs of Political Subdivisions.
- § 32-4-6. Cooperation with and Participation in Programs of Federal and Other Agencies.
- § 32-4-7. Powers of Local Governing Bodies.
- § 32-5-1. Powers of Local Authorities.
- § 32-5-2. Regulation of Use of Real Property by Owner; Owner to Erect and Maintain Traffic-Control Devices.
- § 32-5-3. Loading from Ramps, Platforms, or Other Devices.
- § 32-5-4. Unloading Logs, Lumber, Etc., on or Near Highways.
- § 32-5-5. Removal of Ramps, Platforms, and Obstructions.
- § 32-5-8. School Bus Specifications and Operation.
- § 32-5-9. Liability for Damage to Highway or Structure.
- § 32-5-11. Throwing or Shooting Deadly or Dangerous Missile into Occupied Vehicle.
- § 32-5-12. Distress Flag for Handicapped or Paraplegic Drivers - Authorized; Design.
- § 32-5-13. Distress Flag for Handicapped or Paraplegic Drivers - Fee; Card Authorizing Use; Replacement Flags.
- § 32-5-14. Distress Flag for Handicapped or Paraplegic Drivers - Penalty for Illegal Use.
- § 32-5-16. State Trooper May Close Highways.
- § 32-5-17. Nuisance of Casting Light from Motor Vehicle on Real Property at Night; Exceptions; Penalty.
- § 32-5-31. Local Traffic-Control Devices.
- § 32-5-51. Towing or Hauling Disabled Vehicle.
- § 32-5-54. Keep to the Right in Crossing Intersections or Railroads.
- § 32-5-64. Persons Under 16 Years of Age Operating Motor Vehicles - Prohibited; Driver Training Programs.
- § 32-5-65. Persons Under 16 Years of Age Operating Motor Vehicles - Owner of Motor Vehicle Permitting.
- § 32-5-72. Limitations of Backing.
- § 32-5-74. Vehicles Transporting Explosives.
- § 32-5-75. Loads Which Must Be Fastened by Cables or Chains.
- § 32-5-76. Spilling Loads or Litter; Penalty.
- § 32-5-77. Driving on Extreme Left Side of Highway Restricted; Notice to Director of Transportation to Erect Markers.
- § 32-5-78. Operation of Dump Truck on Highway, Road, or Street with Bed Raised Over a 20-Degree Angle.
- § 32-5-92. Special Speed Limitations on Bridges.
- § 32-5-93. Speed Limit Between Working Signs.
- § 32-5-97. Notation of Conviction on Driver’s License.
- § 32-5-113. Duty of Driver on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
- § 32-5-152. Parking in Violation of Municipal Ordinances; Presumption as to Person Committing Violation.
- § 32-5-152.1. Owner Not Liable for Violation Where Vehicle Leased to Another; Notice Requirement; Owner’s Liability Upon Failure to Maintain Vehicle.
- § 32-5-171. Arrest Without Warrant; Issuance of Traffic Citation.
- § 32-5-190. Short Title.
- § 32-5-191. “Driving Privilege” or “Privilege” Defined.
- § 32-5-192. Implied Consent; When Tests Administered; Suspension of License or Permit to Drive, Etc., for Refusal to Submit to Test.
- § 32-5-194. Which Law Enforcement Officers May Be Authorized to Make Tests.
- § 32-5-200. Consent to Tests; Incapacity; Refusal to Submit to Tests; Notice of Suspension, Etc., of License; Hearing; Appeal.
- § 32-5-210. Restrictions as to Tire Equipment.
- § 32-5-211. Flag or Light at End of Load.
- § 32-5-212. Brakes.
- § 32-5-213. Horns and Warning Devices.
- § 32-5-214. Mirrors.
- § 32-5-215. Windshields Must Be Unobstructed; Windshield Wipers; Tinting.
- § 32-5-216. Mufflers; Prevention of Noise, Smoke, Etc.
- § 32-5-217. Safety Belts.
- § 32-5-218. Safety Glazing Material in Motor Vehicles.
- § 32-5-219. Location of Television Viewers.
- § 32-5-220. Flares or Other Warning Devices - Carrying Required by Certain Vehicles; Specifications.
- § 32-5-221. Flares or Other Warning Devices - Display.
- § 32-5-222. Requirements for Child Passenger Restraints.
- § 32-5-240. Required Lighting Equipment and Illuminating Devices of Vehicles.
- § 32-5-241. Additional Permissible Lights on Vehicles.
- § 32-5-242. Requirements as to Head Lamps and Auxiliary Driving Lamps.
- § 32-5-243. Lighting Equipment and Warning Devices for Vehicles Engaged in Mail Service.
- § 32-5-244. Lights on Parked Vehicles.
- § 32-5-245. Reflectors or Similar Warning Devices on Horse-Drawn Wagons and Other Vehicles.
- § 32-5-246. Reflective Devices for Slow-Moving Vehicles - Required; Design.
- § 32-5-247. Reflective Devices for Slow-Moving Vehicles - Mounting.
- § 32-5-248. Reflective Devices for Slow-Moving Vehicles - Restrictions on Use.
- § 32-5-249. Reflective Devices for Slow-Moving Vehicles - Bicycles or Ridden Animals.
- § 32-5-250. Reflective Devices for Slow-Moving Vehicles - Other Provisions Not Repealed, Etc.
- § 32-5-251. Reflective Devices for Slow-Moving Vehicles - Violations.
- § 32-5-252. Approval of Lighting Devices; Prohibited Lamps and Devices; Regulations; Lists of Approved Devices to Be Published.
- § 32-5-253. Enforcement of Provisions.
- § 32-5-310. Enforcement of Chapter; Arrest Procedure; Bail Bond.
- § 32-5-312. Penalties for Violations of Certain Sections.
- § 32-5-313. Disposition of Funds.
- § 32-5-316. Courts May Prohibit Operation of Motor Vehicles by Persons Convicted of Violation of Automobile Laws.
- § 32-5A-1. Short Title.
- § 32-5A-2. Provisions of Chapter Refer to Vehicles Upon Highways; Exceptions.
- § 32-5A-2.1. “Pedestrian” Defined.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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, 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. Throwing, Dropping, Etc., Destructive or Injurious Materials onto Highway, Road, Etc., Prohibited; Removal; Penalty.
- § 32-5A-61. Driver Not to Proceed Where Traffic Obstructed.
- § 32-5A-62. Snowmobile Operation Limited.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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. Construction Zone Moving Violations.
- § 32-5A-177. Charging Violations; Burden of Proof in Civil Actions; Arrest for Violation of Speed Laws Communicated from Officer Operating Measuring Device to Another Officer; Testimony Derived from Use of Speed Measuring Device.
- § 32-5A-178. Racing on Highways; Penalties.
- § 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.
- § 32-5A-190. Reckless Driving.
- § 32-5A-190.1. Homicide by Vehicle.
- § 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 Funds in Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury 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. Admissibility of Chemical Tests as Evidence; Procedures; Presumptions; Refusal to Submit; Liability.
- § 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.
- § 32-5A-196. Law Enforcement Witness Testimony Regarding Impairment Based on Results of Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 32-5A-240. License Requirements of 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 or Motorcycle Driven Cycle Riders; Approval of Headgear; Juvenile Riders; Sale of Helmets.
- § 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.
- § 32-5A-267. Operation and Regulation of Electric Bicycles.
- § 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.
- § 32-5A-300. Determinations Requiring Suspension of Driving Privileges; Basis for and Finality of Determination.
- § 32-5A-301. Report of Arresting Officer.
- § 32-5A-302. Determination by Secretary; 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.
- § 32-5A-330. Definitions; Applicability; Violations.
- § 32-5A-331. Smoking or Vaping in a Motor Vehicle When a Child Is Present.
- § 32-5A-350. Definitions; Prohibited Activities; Fines; Exceptions.
- § 32-5A-350.1. Operating a Motor Vehicle in a Distracted Manner; Violations; Exceptions.
- § 32-5A-351. Convictions Entered on Driving Record.
- § 32-5A-352. Disposition of Funds; Reporting.
- § 32-5B-1. Title.
- § 32-5B-2. Definition of “Passenger Car.”
- § 32-5B-3. Legislative Findings.
- § 32-5B-4. Safety Belt Requirements for Occupants of Passenger Cars; Exemptions.
- § 32-5B-5. Penalty for Violations of Chapter.
- § 32-5B-6. (Repealed Effective December 9, 1999) Issuance of Citation or Warrant.
- § 32-5B-7. Failure to Wear Safety Belt; Not Evidence of Contributory Negligence; Liability of Insurer Not Limited; Driving Record of Individual Charged.
- § 32-5B-8. Disposition of Funds; Searches; Statistics.
- § 32-5C-1. Definitions.
- § 32-5C-2. Prohibitions Against Operation of Motor Vehicle Under Conditions Which Reduce Light Transmission; Exceptions.
- § 32-5C-3. Exceptions.
- § 32-5C-4. Medical Exemptions.
- § 32-5C-5. Approval of Materials Used for Window Tinting; Provision of Labels, Etc.
- § 32-5C-6. Display of Labels Indicating Compliance; Prohibition Against Installation of Noncomplying Material.
- § 32-5C-7. Penalties.
- § 32-6-1. Required; Expiration Date; Renewal; Identification Cards for Nondrivers.