AL HB119

Amends Section 32-6-9 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to authorize law enforcement officers to request a driver's license if the officer has reasonable suspicion based on a totality of circumstances that an individual was driving a motor vehicle, even if the officer did not directly observe the person driving.

Allows law enforcement officers to issue a citation when they have reasonable suspicion upon a totality of the circumstances to believe a person was driving without a license.

Specifies that at the scene of an accident, if a person fails to display a valid driver's license after an officer's request under the new authority, the person may be issued a citation.

Retains existing provision that a person charged with failing to display a license shall not be convicted if they produce a valid driver's license in court or the arresting officer's office that was valid at the time of arrest.

Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, with the bill passing the House on May 24, 2011 by a vote of 96-2-1.