AL HB327

Establishes a civil enforcement procedure for the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to enforce mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance law for drivers not initially cited at the time of a traffic accident or citation.

Imposes a $300 civil penalty on drivers found to have no insurance coverage at the time of an incident, with notice sent by mail giving 45 days to pay or appeal before 90-day license suspension.

Creates an administrative appeal process conducted by a driver license hearing officer, with the sole issue being whether the vehicle had required insurance coverage and allows circuit court review within 35 days of final appeal order.

Directs revenue collection from civil penalties to be distributed monthly as 25% to the Motor Vehicle Replacement Fund and 75% to the Highway Traffic Safety Fund (one-third for first responder communications, two-thirds for hiring additional state troopers).

Exempts drivers assessed civil penalties from subsequent criminal prosecution for the same violation and takes effect the first day of the third month following passage and approval.