2006 Alabama Code - Chapter 5A — RULES OF THE ROAD.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• Section 32-5A-1 — Short title.
• Section 32-5A-2 — Provisions of chapter refer to vehicles upon highways; exceptions.
• Section 32-5A-3 — Required obedience to traffic laws.
• Section 32-5A-4 — Obedience to police officers and firemen.
• Section 32-5A-5 — Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
• Section 32-5A-6 — Persons working on highways; exceptions.
• Section 32-5A-8 — Violations as misdemeanor; penalties.
• Section 32-5A-7 — Authorized emergency vehicles.
• Section 32-5A-9 — Penalty for felony.
• Section 32-5A-10 — Disposition of fines and forfeitures.
• Section 32-5A-11 — Uniformity of interpretation.
• Section 32-5A-12 — Chapter not retroactive.
• Section 32-5A-13 — Provisions cumulative; laws not repealed.

Article 2 Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings.

• Section 32-5A-30 — Uniform marking of highways and erection of traffic-control devices.
• Section 32-5A-31 — Obedience to traffic-control devices; devices presumed to comply with requirements.
• Section 32-5A-32 — Traffic-control signal legend.
• Section 32-5A-33 — Pedestrian-control signals.
• Section 32-5A-34 — Flashing signals.
• Section 32-5A-35 — Lane-direction-control signals.
• Section 32-5A-36 — Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings as public nuisance; signs, markings, etc., to be approved; procedure for approval.
• Section 32-5A-37 — Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.

Article 3 Operation and Use of Vehicles Generally.

• Section 32-5A-50 — Unattended motor vehicle.
• Section 32-5A-51 — Limitations on backing.
• Section 32-5A-52 — Driving upon sidewalk.
• Section 32-5A-53 — Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism.
• Section 32-5A-54 — Opening and closing vehicle doors.
• Section 32-5A-55 — Riding in house trailers.
• Section 32-5A-56 — Driving on mountain highways.
• Section 32-5A-57 — Coasting prohibited.
• Section 32-5A-58 — Following emergency vehicle prohibited.
• Section 32-5A-59 — Crossing fire hose.
• Section 32-5A-60 — Putting glass, etc., on highway, road, street or public right-of-way prohibited; removal; throwing of litter onto highway, etc., prohibited; penalty.
• Section 32-5A-61 — Driver not to proceed where traffic obstructed.
• Section 32-5A-62 — Snowmobile operation limited.

Article 4 Driving on and Use of Roadways Generally; Overtaking and Passing.

• Section 32-5A-80 — Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions.
• Section 32-5A-81 — Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
• Section 32-5A-82 — Overtaking vehicle on left.
• Section 32-5A-83 — When passing on right permitted.
• Section 32-5A-84 — Limitations on overtaking on left.
• Section 32-5A-85 — Further limitations on driving on left of center of roadway.
• Section 32-5A-86 — No-passing zones.
• Section 32-5A-87 — One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
• Section 32-5A-88 — Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
• Section 32-5A-89 — Following too closely.
• Section 32-5A-90 — Driving on divided highways.
• Section 32-5A-91 — Access onto controlled roadways restricted.
• Section 32-5A-92 — Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway.

Article 5 Right-of-way.

• Section 32-5A-110 — Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
• Section 32-5A-111 — Vehicle turning left.
• Section 32-5A-112 — Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection; collision as prima facie evidence of failure to yield.
• Section 32-5A-113 — Authority to designate through highways and stop and yield intersections.
• Section 32-5A-114 — Vehicles entering highway from private road or roadway.
• Section 32-5A-115 — Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles; signals on emergency vehicles; duty of emergency vehicle driver.
• Section 32-5A-116 — Highway construction and maintenance.

Article 6 Turning, Starting and Stopping Generally.

• Section 32-5A-130 — Required position and method of turning at intersections.
• Section 32-5A-131 — Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited.
• Section 32-5A-132 — Starting parked vehicle.
• Section 32-5A-133 — Turning movements and required signals.
• Section 32-5A-134 — Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
• Section 32-5A-135 — Method of giving hand and arm signals.
• Section 32-5A-136 — Stopping, standing or parking outside of business or residence districts.
• Section 32-5A-137 — Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places.
• Section 32-5A-138 — Additional parking regulations.
• Section 32-5A-139 — Officers authorized to remove vehicles.

Article 7 Special Stops Required.

• Section 32-5A-150 — Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
• Section 32-5A-151 — Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings; exceptions.
• Section 32-5A-152 — Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
• Section 32-5A-153 — Emerging from alley, driveway or building.
• Section 32-5A-154 — Overtaking and passing school bus or church bus.
• Section 32-5A-155 — Visual signals on school and church buses.

Article 8 Speed Restrictions.

• Section 32-5A-170 — Reasonable and prudent speed.
• Section 32-5A-171 — Maximum limits.
• Section 32-5A-172 — Establishment of state speed zones.
• Section 32-5A-173 — When local authorities may and shall alter maximum limits.
• Section 32-5A-174 — Minimum speed regulation.
• Section 32-5A-175 — Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycles.
• Section 32-5A-176 — Special speed limitation over bridge or elevated structure; conclusive evidence of speed.
• Section 32-5A-176.1 — Speed limits in construction zones.
• Section 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.
• Section 32-5A-178 — Racing on highways; penalties.

Article 9 Serious Traffic Offenses.

• Section 32-5A-190 — Reckless driving.
• Section 32-5A-191 — Driving while under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, etc.
• Section 32-5A-191.1 — (Repealed effective October 1, 1997) Additional fines on persons convicted of offenses involving driving under the influence.
• Section 32-5A-191.2 — Administration and disposition of moneys in Impaired Drivers Trust Fund.
• Section 32-5A-191.3 — Operation of vessel and other marine devices while under influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
• Section 32-5A-192 — Homicide by vehicle or vessel.
• Section 32-5A-193 — Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer.
• Section 32-5A-194 — Chemical tests; admissible as evidence; procedure for valid chemical analyses; permits for individuals performing analyses; persons qualified to withdraw blood; presumptions based on percent of alcohol in blood; refusal to submit; no liability for technician.
• Section 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.
• Section 32-5A-195 — Cancellation, suspension or revocation of driver's license; grounds, procedure, etc.

Article 9A Safe Streets Act.

• Section 32-5A-200 — Short title.
• Section 32-5A-201 — Legislative findings.
• Section 32-5A-202 — Definitions.
• Section 32-5A-203 — Seizure and forfeiture of vehicle driven by person driving while license suspended or revoked.
• Section 32-5A-204 — Court to inform defendant convicted of violating §32-5A-191 that vehicle subject to forfeiture if driven on highway.
• Section 32-5A-205 — Enactment of ordinance which provides for administrative sanctions involving impoundment of vehicles.

Article 10 Pedestrians' Rights and Duties.

• Section 32-5A-210 — Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations.
• Section 32-5A-211 — Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks.
• Section 32-5A-212 — Crossing at other than crosswalks.
• Section 32-5A-213 — Drivers to exercise care.
• Section 32-5A-214 — Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks.
• Section 32-5A-215 — Pedestrians on roadways.
• Section 32-5A-216 — Pedestrian soliciting rides or business or fishing.
• Section 32-5A-217 — Driving through safety zone prohibited.
• Section 32-5A-218 — Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks.
• Section 32-5A-219 — Pedestrians to yield to authorized emergency vehicles.
• Section 32-5A-220 — Right-of-way to blind persons, guide dogs in training.
• Section 32-5A-221 — Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Section 32-5A-222 — Bridge and railroad signals.

Article 11 Motorcycles.

• Section 32-5A-240 — Traffic laws apply to persons operating motorcycles.
• Section 32-5A-241 — Riding on motorcycles.
• Section 32-5A-242 — Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
• Section 32-5A-243 — Clinging to other vehicles.
• Section 32-5A-244 — Footrests and handlebars.
• Section 32-5A-245 — Headgear and shoes required for motorcycle riders; approval of headgear; responsibility for juvenile riders; sale of helmets.

Article 12 Bicycles and Play Vehicles.

• Section 32-5A-260 — Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
• Section 32-5A-261 — Riding on bicycles.
• Section 32-5A-262 — Clinging to vehicles.
• Section 32-5A-263 — Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
• Section 32-5A-264 — Carrying articles.
• Section 32-5A-265 — Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
• Section 32-5A-266 — Violations of article as misdemeanor; responsibility of parent or guardian; applicability of article.

Article 13 Bicycle Safety.

• Section 32-5A-280 — Short title.
• Section 32-5A-281 — Definitions.
• Section 32-5A-282 — Purpose.
• Section 32-5A-283 — Unlawful for person to use bicycle under certain conditions.
• Section 32-5A-284 — Duties of person regularly engaged in business of renting bicyles.
• Section 32-5A-285 — Statewide bicycle safety education program; manner violations handled.
• Section 32-5A-286 — Establishment of more comprehensive bicycle safety program by ordinance.

Article 14 Suspension of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Related Offenses.

• Section 32-5A-300 — Determinations requiring suspension of driving privileges by director; basis for, and finality of, determination; relationship to disposition of criminal charges.
• Section 32-5A-301 — Report of arresting officer.
• Section 32-5A-302 — Determination by director; notice.
• Section 32-5A-303 — Notice of intended suspension.
• Section 32-5A-304 — Period of suspension; relation to Section 32-5A-191.
• Section 32-5A-305 — Minimum periods of suspension; reinstatement.
• Section 32-5A-306 — Administrative review.
• Section 32-5A-307 — Administrative hearing.
• Section 32-5A-308 — Judicial review.
• Section 32-5A-309 — Applicability of article.

Article 15 Possession of Open Container of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicle Prohibited.

• Section 32-5A-330 — Definitions; applicability; violations.