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AL HB212

Bill

Status

Passed

5/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Pettus

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

HB212 Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Energy4/14/2015
Public Safety and Homeland Security3/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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