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AL SB261

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

J.T. Waggoner

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Requires persons without an existing Class M motorcycle license or endorsement to pass a motorcycle knowledge test administered by the Department of Public Safety in order to obtain a Class M endorsement or Class M motorcycle license.

  • Establishes that Class M endorsements or Class M motorcycle licenses may be issued to persons age 16 or older, while Class M motorcycle licenses restricted to motor-driven cycles may be issued to persons age 14 or older.

  • Applies graduated driver's license law restrictions on hours of operation (Section 32-6-7.2) to all persons under age 18 operating motorcycles or motor-driven cycles, regardless of how long they have held a motorcycle license.

  • Makes persons under age 18 operating motorcycles or motor-driven cycles subject to license suspension for violations of the graduated driver's license law.

  • 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, Secs. 32-5A-240, 32-12-22 am'd.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 10 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security

3/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security2/16/2012
Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities2/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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