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AL HB212
Bill
Status
5/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Pettus
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AI Summary
HB212 Summary
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Requires all persons operating a motorcycle on Alabama public roads to pass a motorcycle test designated by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and display a Class M designation on their driver's license or obtain a separate Class M motorcycle license.
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Allows alternative qualification for Class M license by successfully completing an approved motorcycle safety course, including Alabama Traffic Safety Center/Alabama Motorcycle Safety Program, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Basic Riders Course, or Basic Rider Course II.
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Establishes a Class M motorcycle license with motor-driven cycle restriction available to persons 14 years and older who pass a knowledge test or complete an approved safety course.
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Subjects persons 17 years of age or younger operating motorcycles or motor-driven cycles to operating hour restrictions, exceptions, and license suspensions as provided in Section 32-6-7.2.
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Exempts persons who obtained a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle license prior to the effective date; becomes effective January 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Motorcycles, licensure of operators, testing and safety courses by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Traffic Safety Center, for Class M designation and license; add'l requirements for minors, exceptions, Secs. 32-5A-240, 32-12-22 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 10:24 a.m. on May 21, 2015.
5/21/2015