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AL HB528

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

HB528 Summary

  • Amends Alabama Code Section 32-5A-32 to allow drivers and riders of motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles to proceed through red traffic lights at intersections after meeting specific conditions.

  • Requires the driver or rider to come to a full and complete stop at the intersection for 60 seconds before proceeding.

  • Mandates the driver or rider treat the traffic-control device as a stop sign, exercise due care as provided by law, and determine it is safe to proceed before entering the intersection.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Motorcycles and bicycles, red lights, authorized to proceed while red under certain conditions if light controlled by traffic-control device, Sec. 32-5A-32 am'd.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

4/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security4/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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