Alabama § 32-9C-4 - Traffic Accidents.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-9C-4 — Traffic Accidents., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-9C-4. Traffic Accidents.
If a traffic accident occurs that involves an ADS-equipped vehicle that is being operated without a conventional human driver, the requirements of Chapter 10 of Title 32 do not apply to the ADS-equipped vehicle, provided all of the following occur:
(1) The owner of the ADS-equipped vehicle, or a person acting on behalf of the owner, promptly contacts the applicable law enforcement agency to report the accident.
(2) If the ADS-equipped vehicle has the capability of promptly alerting a law enforcement agency or emergency services, the vehicle alerts a law enforcement agency or emergency services to the traffic accident.
(3) The ADS-equipped vehicle remains at the scene or in the immediate vicinity of the accident until law enforcement arrives.
(4) In accordance with Chapter 7A of Title 32, the ADS-equipped vehicle’s registration and insurance information is provided to the parties affected by the traffic accident.
(5) In the event an ADS-equipped vehicle is not an automated commercial motor vehicle under Section 32-9B-1 but is being operated by a commercial entity without a conventional human driver, the owner of the ADS-equipped vehicle shall be deemed the operator of the vehicle and shall maintain the ability to respond to damages for liability on account of any accidents arising from the use of the ADS-equipped vehicle or automated driving system in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for death, bodily injury, and property damage to a third party.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-9C-4
What does Code of Alabama § 32-9C-4 cover?
Section 32-9C-4 ("Traffic Accidents.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 32-9C-4?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 32-9C-4" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 32-9C-4 apply to my situation?
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