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AL HB576
Bill
Status
5/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Mac McCutcheon
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AI Summary
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Persons without a Class M motorcycle endorsement or license must pass a motorcycle knowledge test administered by the Department of Public Safety to obtain a Class M endorsement or license.
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Class M endorsements and licenses may be issued to persons age 16 or older, while Class M licenses restricted to motor-driven cycles may be issued to persons age 14 or older.
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Effective June 1, 2012, persons age 17 or younger must pass a skills test demonstrating safe motorcycle operation competency to obtain a Class M endorsement or license.
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Graduated driver's license law restrictions on hours of operation for persons under age 18 apply to motorcycle and motor-driven cycle operators, with license suspension possible for violations.
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The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, motorcycles, Class M motorcycle license including restricted license to operate a motor-driven cycle, issuance by Public Safety Department, knowledge test required under certain conditions, skills test required for persons 17 and under after a certain date, Secs. 32-5A-240, 32-12-22 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 26 Favorable from Governmental Affairs
5/25/2011