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AL SB32
Bill
Status
3/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
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AI Summary
SB32 Summary
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Requires that persons using handicapped parking have a disability that impedes mobility, as certified by a licensed physician.
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Prohibits parking a motor vehicle in a way that restricts access to public transportation bus stops, shelters, or access aisles of handicapped parking spaces, with penalties of $50 minimum for first offense, $200 for second, and $500 for third or subsequent offenses.
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Authorizes municipalities to deputize trained persons to issue parking violation tickets for handicapped parking violations.
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Allows bollards (short vertical posts painted yellow) to be placed in the middle of access aisles next to handicapped parking spaces to prevent vehicle parking, while maintaining wheelchair user access.
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Requires handicapped parking signs to display the minimum fine amount for first offense violations; establishes fine distribution to local law enforcement agencies, court system, and Department of Mental Health disability services.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, handicapped parking placards and parking space signs, disability further defined, restricting access to public transportation prohibited, use of bollards authorized, municipality authorized to deputize persons for issuing tickets, Secs. 32-6-231, 32-6-233.1 am'd. (2011-20106)
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
3/31/2011