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AL HB471
Bill
Status
3/20/2013
Primary Sponsor
Thad McClammy
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AI Summary
HB 471 Summary
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Courts may order issuance of a restricted driver's license to persons with suspended licenses, allowing operation for travel to/from residence and specific locations including employment, probation meetings, court-ordered substance abuse programs, educational institutions, and places of worship.
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Persons with out-of-state suspensions or revocations who become Alabama residents may petition district court for a restricted license if the triggering offense would qualify under Alabama law.
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Applicants must submit a certified court order to the Department of Public Safety within 10 days (30 days for out-of-state cases) along with a $75 application fee to receive the restricted license.
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Courts may not grant restricted licenses to persons with prior convictions for serious traffic offenses as defined in Article 9, Chapter 5A, Title 32, Code of Alabama 1975.
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Restricted licenses are subject to renewal in the same manner as standard driver's licenses, and the Department of Public Safety may adopt rules for implementation of the law.
Legislative Description
Driver's licenses, suspension of, restricted license for purpose of travel to and from employment and other specified locations authorized, procedures for issuance by Department of Public Safety, fees, reciprocity
Drivers' Licenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
3/20/2013