2012 Code of Alabama
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 32-6-1.2 - (Effective May 22, 2013) Veteran's driver's license
• 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 years of age.
• 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 32-6-35 - Courts to report suspension, etc., of licenses to Director of Public Safety.
• Section 32-6-36 - Application of Article IV of compact to offenses enumerated in Section 32-6-16.

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.
• Section 32-6-49.24 - Disqualification of person convicted of crime requiring registration as a sex offender.

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.
• Section 32-6-59 - License taxes and registration fees - Mini-trucks.

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 - Validity periods for license plates.
• Section 32-6-62.1 - Temporary registration and license plates for certain vehicles permanently licensed in another jurisdiction.
• 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 Disabled 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 - "Firefighter" and "retired volunteer firefighter" defined.
• Section 32-6-271 - Distinctive plate or tag authorized; form.
• Section 32-6-272 - Issuance of distinctive plates; lists of members; 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 12A Retired Professional Firefighters.

• Section 32-6-280 - Issuance of distinctive plates; list of eligible retired professional firefighters; identification; fees; use of plates or tags.

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.

• Section 32-6-302 - Issuance of distinctive tags; fees; proof of retirement; design.

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 plates 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.

• Section 32-6-620 - Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design.

Division 44 Alabama Gold Star Family.

• Section 32-6-630 - Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design.

Division 45 U. S. Marine Corps.

• Section 32-6-640 - Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design.

Division 46 United States Armed Forces.

• Section 32-6-650 - Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design.

Division 47 POW/MIA.

• Section 32-6-660 - Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design.