Alabama § 32-5-51 - Towing or Hauling Disabled Vehicle.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-5-51 — Towing or Hauling Disabled Vehicle., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-5-51. Towing or Hauling Disabled Vehicle.
No provision of this chapter shall prevent a motor vehicle from hauling or towing a disabled vehicle while on the highway to a point for the purpose of making repairs; provided, that such motor vehicle otherwise complies with the requirements of this chapter and is in charge of a responsible driver; a drawbar or other connection between any two such vehicles shall not exceed 15 feet in length, and there shall be displayed at the rear of the last vehicle a red flag or other signal or cloth not less than 12 inches in length and width and lighted as required by Section 32-5-240. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Section 32-5-311.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-5-51
What does Code of Alabama § 32-5-51 cover?
Section 32-5-51 ("Towing or Hauling Disabled Vehicle.") 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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