AL HB435

Prohibits dump trucks from operating on any highway, road, or municipal street in Alabama with the bed raised more than 20 degrees, except when actively dumping a load.

Defines a dump truck as a motor vehicle with a bed that can be raised over 20 degrees to allow loads to be dumped from the rear.

First offense is a Class C misdemeanor; second and subsequent offenses are Class B misdemeanors.

Law enforcement officers may enforce this prohibition and cite violators at accident scenes based on reasonable cause, even without witnessing the violation.

Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.