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AL SB459
Bill
Status
4/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Dial
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AI Summary
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Defines medium speed vehicles as four-wheeled electric or gasoline-powered vehicles (excluding golf carts unless meeting federal standards) with top speeds greater than 30 mph but not exceeding 35 mph, including neighborhood electric vehicles that comply with 49 CFR 571.500 federal safety standards.
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Establishes an annual license tax and registration fee of $50 for medium speed vehicles, distributed the same as private passenger automobiles with excess funds going to the State General Fund.
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Restricts medium speed vehicle operation to public roads with posted speed limits of 40 mph or less, while allowing crossing at intersections with higher speed limits if a proper restricted license tag is securely attached.
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Exempts medium speed vehicles from certificate of title requirements under Alabama law.
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Becomes effective January 1, 2014, following gubernatorial approval or otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, medium speed vehicles, defined, licensure, restrictions, safety standards, title not required, Sec. 32-6-59.1 added; Secs. 32-8-31, 40-12-240 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities
4/18/2013