Alabama § 32-5-4 - Unloading Logs, Lumber, Etc., on or Near Highways.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-5-4 — Unloading Logs, Lumber, Etc., on or Near Highways., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-5-4. Unloading Logs, Lumber, Etc., on or Near Highways.
It shall be unlawful and constitute a misdemeanor for any person to unload from a vehicle of any kind in whole or in part any lumber, logs or any other article upon the highway, or within the limits of the right-of-way of any public highway, or place lumber or logs, or any other article at or near either limit of the road right-of-way which may endanger the safety of life, limb or property of any person passing upon the highway.
Any person violating this section upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-5-4
What does Code of Alabama § 32-5-4 cover?
Section 32-5-4 ("Unloading Logs, Lumber, Etc., on or Near Highways.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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