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AL HB196
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Martin
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AI Summary
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Repeals the prohibition that prevented law enforcement officers of municipalities with fewer than 19,000 inhabitants from enforcing speed limits on interstate highways.
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Repeals the restriction that prohibited municipal law enforcement officers from enforcing speed limits within a municipality's police jurisdiction (allowing enforcement only within corporate limits).
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Amends Section 32-5A-171 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding maximum speed limits and enforcement authority.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Municipalities with population less than 19,000, auth. to enforce speed limits on interstate highways, provision repealed, Sec. 32-5A-171 am'd.
Municipalities
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
6/3/2015