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2009 Alabama Code
Title 32 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.
Chapter 6 — LICENSES AND REGISTRATION.
- Article 1 Drivers' Licenses.
- Division 1 General Provisions.
- Section 32-6-1 Required; expiration date; renewal; identification cards for nondrivers.
- Section 32-6-1.1 Continued validity of driver's license for military personnel deployed outside United States; renewal procedures.
- Section 32-6-2 Persons exempt from securing license.
- Section 32-6-3 Examination prior to application for license or renewal.
- Section 32-6-4 Issuance of license or identification card; Selective Service registration.
- Section 32-6-4.1 Special nondriver identification cards - Issuance; fees; expiration.
- Section 32-6-4.2 Nondriver identification cards - Expiration; renewal, suspension, and revocation; fraudulent use or misuse.
- Section 32-6-5 Reports; disposition of funds.
- Section 32-6-6 Contents of licenses; photo specifications; fee for photo license or card.
- Section 32-6-6.1 Additional fee for Alabama Veterans' Living Legacy Trust Fund
- Section 32-6-7 Persons to whom license not to be issued.
- Section 32-6-7.1 Persons with physical disabilities or impairments.
- Section 32-6-7.2 Restrictions on issuance to persons under 18.
- Section 32-6-7.3 Maintenance and report of statistical information.
- Section 32-6-7.4 Disciplinary point system - Age of student eligibility.
- Section 32-6-7.5 Disciplinary point system - Determination; hearing.
- Section 32-6-8 Temporary instruction and learner's licenses.
- Section 32-6-9 Possession and display of license.
- Section 32-6-10 Reciprocal agreements - Other states or countries.
- Section 32-6-10.1 Foreign national Alabama driver's license /non-driver identification card/vessel license.
- Section 32-6-11 Reciprocal agreements - Authorities in charge of federal military installations.
- Section 32-6-12 Restricted licenses.
- Section 32-6-13 Promulgation of rules and regulations.
- Section 32-6-14 Records to be kept by director.
- Section 32-6-15 Duplicate of lost or destroyed license.
- Section 32-6-17 Cancellation, suspension, or revocation - Reinstatement; fees.
- Section 32-6-18 Penalties - Violations in general; disposition of funds.
- Section 32-6-19 Penalties - Violation by person whose license or driving privilege has been cancelled, etc.; impoundment of vehicle.
- Section 32-6-20 Standards and requirements for equipment, etc.; contracts for lease or purchase of equipment.
- Section 32-6-21 Examination fee.
- Division 2 Alabama Driver License Compact Act.
- Section 32-6-30 Short title.
- Section 32-6-31 Terms of compact.
- Section 32-6-32 Licensing authority; duties of Director of Public Safety.
- Section 32-6-33 Compensation and expenses of compact administrator.
- Section 32-6-34 Meaning of term "executive head."
- Section 32-6-36 Application of Article IV of compact to offenses enumerated in Section 32-6-16.
- Section 32-6-35 Courts to report suspension, etc., of licenses to Director of Public Safety.
- Division 3 Driver License Medical Advisory Board.
- Section 32-6-40 Definitions.
- Section 32-6-41 Board created; membership, appointment, expenses, meetings, etc.
- Section 32-6-42 Responsibilities.
- Section 32-6-43 Reports, records, etc., confidential.
- Section 32-6-44 Consideration of opinions, recommendations, etc., by director; driver considered unqualified if refused examination or information.
- Section 32-6-45 Immunity from civil liability.
- Section 32-6-46 Closed meetings of board.
- Section 32-6-47 Appeal of suspended, revoked, etc., license; no driving while appeal pending.
- Section 32-6-48 Advice for promulgation of vision standards.
- Article 1A Uniform Commercial Driver License Act.
- Section 32-6-49.1 Short title.
- Section 32-6-49.2 Purpose; construction.
- Section 32-6-49.3 Definitions.
- Section 32-6-49.4 Limitation on number of driver licenses.
- Section 32-6-49.5 Notification required by driver.
- Section 32-6-49.6 Employer's responsibilities.
- Section 32-6-49.7 Commercial driver license required; exceptions.
- Section 32-6-49.8 Commercial driver license qualification standards.
- Section 32-6-49.9 Application for commercial driver license, learner's permit, or instruction permit; fees; Selective Service registration.
- Section 32-6-49.10 Information on commercial driver license; classifications, endorsements, etc.; expiration and renewal.
- Section 32-6-49.11 Disqualification from driving commercial motor vehicle.
- Section 32-6-49.12 Use of alcohol while driving; when placed out of service; when disqualified.
- Section 32-6-49.13 Implied consent to take test of blood, breath, etc.; administration of test; refusal to take test; report of a law enforcement officer; sanctions; notice and hearing; review; notification of other states.
- Section 32-6-49.14 Report of conviction.
- Section 32-6-49.15 Information regarding driving record.
- Section 32-6-49.16 Rulemaking authority.
- Section 32-6-49.17 Authority to enter into agreements.
- Section 32-6-49.18 Reciprocity.
- Section 32-6-49.19 License fees and term; disposition of funds.
- Section 32-6-49.20 Applicability to offenses committed 60 days after effective date and thereafter.
- Section 32-6-49.21 Sanctions, penalties, etc., are cumulative.
- Section 32-6-49.22 Penalties.
- Section 32-6-49.23 Ineligibility for deferred prosecution program, diversion program. etc., upon charge of traffic law violation.
- Article 2 License Tags and Plates.
- Division 1 General Provisions.
- Division 1 Tags Generally.
- Section 32-6-51 Rear tags required.
- Section 32-6-52 Using license tag of improper classification.
- Section 32-6-53 Power of Commissioner of Revenue to make rules and regulations.
- Section 32-6-54 Tag to show heart and words "Heart of Dixie."
- Section 32-6-54.1 Removal of "Heart of Dixie" language.
- Section 32-6-55 Special tag number for chairman of USS Alabama Battleship Commission.
- Section 32-6-56 Powers of Commissioner of Revenue as to reciprocal agreements with other states, etc., for registration of vehicles on an apportionment or allocation basis.
- Section 32-6-57 Manufacturing specifications for license tags or plates.
- Section 32-6-58 Applicants for registration of heavy motor vehicles must furnish proof of paying federal taxes.
- Division 2 Licensing, Registration and Taxation on Staggered Basis.
- Section 32-6-60 Licensing, registration, etc., staggered - Implementation period.
- Section 32-6-61 Licensing, registration, etc., staggered - Registration month; expiration and renewal; proration; reregistration of vehicles.
- Section 32-6-62 License plates valid for period of years.
- Section 32-6-63 Tabs, stamps, etc., in lieu of license plates; change of residence.
- Section 32-6-64 License plate design; numbers for county of issuance; numbering and sponsoring of license plates; Department of Corrections to supply plates.
- Section 32-6-65 Uniform registration renewal form; centralized registration prohibited; penalties.
- Section 32-6-66 Subdivision construed in pari materia.
- Section 32-6-67 Legislative oversight committee.
- Section 32-6-68 Annual fee; distribution of fees.
- Division 2 Amateur Radio Operators Generally.
- Section 32-6-70 Issuance of special tags.
- Section 32-6-71 Rules and regulations.
- Section 32-6-72 List to be furnished to sheriff.
- Section 32-6-73 Provisions supplemental.
- Division 3 Amateur Radio Operators Licensed by Civil Air Patrol.
- Section 32-6-90 Issuance of special tags.
- Section 32-6-91 Rules and regulations.
- Section 32-6-92 List to be furnished to sheriff.
- Section 32-6-93 Provisions supplemental.
- Division 4 National Guard.
- Section 32-6-110 Authority and design for distinctive plates or tags.
- Section 32-6-111 Preparation; issuance; proof to be submitted by applicant; use.
- Section 32-6-111.1 Fees; renewal; design.
- Section 32-6-111.2 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-112 Transferability of plates.
- Section 32-6-113 Licensing year; estimate of number of plates required.
- Section 32-6-114 Provisions supplementary.
- Division 5 Disabled Veterans.
- Section 32-6-130 Design and issuance of special plates; plates nontransferable.
- Section 32-6-131 Rules and regulations; wrongful acquisition or use.
- Section 32-6-132 Provisions supplementary.
- Section 32-6-133 Specifications for design of motor vehicle tags.
- Division 6 Personalized License Tags or Plates.
- Section 32-6-150 Issuance and sale of tags or plates for motor vehicles, motorcycles, and motor-driven cycles.
- Section 32-6-151 Promulgation of rules and regulations by Department of Revenue.
- Section 32-6-153 Issuance of identical tags or plates.
- Section 32-6-154 Transfer of tags or plates.
- Section 32-6-155 Operation of motor vehicle bearing tag or plate not issued therefor or transferred thereto.
- Section 32-6-155.1 "Protect Our Environment" distinctive license tag.
- Section 32-6-156 Disposition of fees.
- Section 32-6-156.1 Disposition of fees - Environmental license plate.
- Section 32-6-157 Issuance of plates for certain trucks.
- Division 7 Members of Volunteer Rescue Squads.
- Section 32-6-170 "Volunteer rescue squad" defined.
- Section 32-6-171 Authorized; distinctive lettering.
- Section 32-6-172 Preparation; issuance; proof to be submitted by applicant; use.
- Section 32-6-173 Transferability of plates.
- Section 32-6-174 Licensing year.
- Division 8 Shrine Motorcycle Clubs, Corps or Units.
- Section 32-6-190 Authorized; distinctive colors and emblem; limitation on number of plates issued one person.
- Section 32-6-191 Preparation; issuance; proof of membership to be submitted by applicant; additional fee; restriction on types of motorcycles.
- Division 8A Members of Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of Mystic Shrine.
- Section 32-6-192 Issuance of distinctive license tags to members.
- Section 32-6-193 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-194 Transfer of tags or plates.
- Section 32-6-195 Return of plates upon termination of membership.
- Section 32-6-196 Replacement plates.
- Division 9 Temporary License Tags and Registration Certificates.
- Section 32-6-210 Definitions.
- Section 32-6-211 Issuance of temporary license tag and registration certificate.
- Section 32-6-212 Issuance by certain manufacturers, dealers, etc.; bond or balance sheet in lieu thereof.
- Section 32-6-213 Probate judge or county official may issue temporary tags and certificates.
- Section 32-6-214 Valid 20 days; renewed, successive tags.
- Section 32-6-215 Fees.
- Section 32-6-216 Content of license; copies of certificate.
- Section 32-6-217 Record of tags and certificates; inspection.
- Section 32-6-218 Department to design and supply tags, certificates, etc.; make investigation; adopt rules; revoke issuing authority.
- Section 32-6-219 False statements, operating with expired tag, unlawful; penalty.
- Division 10 Handicapped Persons.
- Section 32-6-230 Definitions.
- Section 32-6-231 Distinctive special access or disability access windshield placard.
- Section 32-6-231.1 Military distinctive license plate designation for handicapped individuals.
- Section 32-6-232 Parking in designated zones; exceptions.
- Section 32-6-233 Penalty for false representations or misuse of privileges.
- Section 32-6-233.1 Unauthorized use of parking places.
- Section 32-6-234 Recognition of official disability parking identification devices from other jurisdictions.
- Division 11 Medal of Honor Recipients and Prisoners of War.
- Section 32-6-250 Distinctive plate authorized; no fee required.
- Section 32-6-251 Distinctive design of tags.
- Section 32-6-252 Transfer of plates.
- Section 32-6-253 Construction of provisions; penalty for violation.
- Section 32-6-254 Use and transferability; permanence; use by surviving spouse.
- Section 32-6-255 Rules and regulations.
- Division 12 Fire Fighters.
- Section 32-6-270 "Fire fighter" and "retired volunteer fire fighter" defined.
- Section 32-6-271 Distinctive plate or tag authorized; form.
- Section 32-6-272 Issuance of distinctive plates; proof of membership; maintenance of lists; fees; violations.
- Section 32-6-273 Nontransferability of plates as between motor vehicle owners; transfer of plates to newly acquired vehicle.
- Section 32-6-274 Plates to be furnished for licensing year commencing January 1, 1984 and thereafter.
- Division 13 Retired Military.
- Section 32-6-290 "Retired military" defined.
- Section 32-6-291 Distinctive plate authorized.
- Section 32-6-292 Procedure for issuance; fees; limitations.
- Section 32-6-293 Plates not transferable; exceptions.
- Section 32-6-294 Licensing year.
- Section 32-6-295 Provisions cumulative.
- Division 14 "Helping Schools" Tags.
- Section 32-6-300 Issuance authorized; fee; term of validity; design.
- Section 32-6-301 Use of net proceeds.
- Division 14A "Retired Educator" License Tags or Plates.
- Division 15 Pearl Harbor Survivors.
- Section 32-6-310 Distinctive plates authorized.
- Section 32-6-311 Design of plates; issuance; fees; proof of qualification; use on private vehicle.
- Section 32-6-312 Plates not transferable between owners; return of plates; transfer to other vehicle.
- Section 32-6-313 Initial preparation and furnishing of plates.
- Division 16 Square and Round Dance Tags.
- Section 32-6-330 Acquisition; design.
- Section 32-6-331 Disbursement of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-332 Transferability.
- Division 17 Veteran Tag Program.
- Section 32-6-350 Legislative intent.
- Section 32-6-350.1 Issuance of distinctive tags; fees; legislative oversight.
- Section 32-6-351 Active reserve identification tag.
- Section 32-6-352 Promulgation of rules.
- Section 32-6-353 Issuance of distinctive plate for global war on terrorism; eligibility; fees; design.
- Division 18 Members of Fraternal Order of Police.
- Section 32-6-360 Issuance of license tag or plate; fees.
- Section 32-6-361 Proceeds.
- Section 32-6-362 Appropriation to offset initial costs.
- Section 32-6-363 Distinctive license plates or tags not transferable.
- Section 32-6-364 Return of license plates upon termination of membership.
- Section 32-6-365 Replacement plates.
- Division 19 Letter Carriers.
- Section 32-6-380 Definition of "letter carrier."
- Section 32-6-381 Issuance of license tags and plates to letter carriers.
- Section 32-6-382 Transfer of tags or plates.
- Section 32-6-383 When tags to be prepared and furnished.
- Division 20 Lions Club International.
- Section 32-6-390 Issuance of distinctive license tags or plates to members.
- Section 32-6-391 Distribution of net proceeds.
- Section 32-6-392 Transfer of tags or plates.
- Section 32-6-393 Return of plates upon termination of membership.
- Section 32-6-394 Replacement plates.
- Division 21 "Olympic Spirit" License Tags or Plates.
- Section 32-6-400 Issuance of distinctive tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-401 Production costs; distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-402 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Division 22 Supporters of Alabama Forests.
- Section 32-6-410 Issuance of distinctive tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-411 Establishment of Forest Stewardship Education Fund; distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-412 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Section 32-6-413 Alabama Forest Stewardship Education Committee to administer fund.
- Division 23 Supporters of Alabama Jaycees.
- Section 32-6-420 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-421 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-422 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Division 24 Cahawba—First Capitol, National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, and 21st Century Youth Leadership Project.
- Section 32-6-430 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-431 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-432 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Division 25 Alabama Shakespeare Festival—The State Theatre.
- Section 32-6-440 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-441 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-442 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Division 26 Children's Trust Fund.
- Section 32-6-450 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-451 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-452 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Division 27 Ducks Unlimited.
- Section 32-6-460 Legislative intent.
- Section 32-6-461 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-462 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-463 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Division 28 Support the Arts.
- Section 32-6-470 Legislative intent.
- Section 32-6-471 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates; establishment of Arts Education License Plate Advisory Committee.
- Section 32-6-472 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-473 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Division 29 Alabama State Defense Force.
- Section 32-6-480 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-481 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-482 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Section 32-6-483 Return of plate upon termination of membership.
- Division 30 Civitan International Supporters.
- Section 32-6-490 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-491 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-492 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Division 31 Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation.
- Section 32-6-500 Issuance of distinctive tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-501 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-502 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Division 32 Freemason, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star, Emergency Medical Technician, Boy Scout, Girl Scout.
- Section 32-6-510 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
- Section 32-6-511 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-512 Transfer of plates or tags.
- Section 32-6-513 Return of plate upon termination of membership.
- Division 33 Alabama Association of Realtors.
- Section 32-6-520 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
- Section 32-6-521 Misuse of registered trademarks.
- Section 32-6-522 Return of plates upon termination of membership.
- Section 32-6-523 Distribution of proceeds.
- Division 34 4-H Club Foundation.
- Section 32-6-530 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
- Section 32-6-531 Distribution of proceeds.
- Division 35 Alabama Cotton Producers.
- Section 32-6-540 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
- Section 32-6-541 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-542 Transfer of plates.
- Division 36 Proud of Our Indian Heritage and Alabama Poultry Foundation.
- Section 32-6-550 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
- Section 32-6-551 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-552 Transfer of plates.
- Division 37 Alabama Wildlife Federation.
- Section 32-6-560 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
- Section 32-6-561 Distribution of proceeds.
- Division 38 Alabama Sports Festival, Inc.
- Section 32-6-570 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
- Section 32-6-571 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-572 Transfer of plates.
- Division 39 Kiwanis International.
- Section 32-6-580 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
- Section 32-6-581 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-582 Transfer of plates.
- Division 40 Sisters for Life.
- Section 32-6-590 Issuance of distinctive plates; duration; fees; design.
- Section 32-6-591 Distribution of proceeds.
- Section 32-6-592 Transfer of plates.
- Division 41 Proud to be an American.
- Section 32-6-600 Issuance of distinctive plates; duration; fees; design.
- Section 32-6-601 Distribution of proceeds.
- Division 42 God Bless America.
- Section 32-6-610 Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; duration; design.
- Section 32-6-611 Personalized plates.
- Division 43 Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
- Division 44 Alabama Gold Star Family.
- Division 45 U. S. Marine Corps.
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