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AL SB145
Bill
Status
2/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Allen
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AI Summary
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Authorizes drivers to immediately move a vehicle from the roadway if the vehicle is drivable, can be safely moved, and no apparent serious physical injury or death has occurred in the accident.
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Allows drivers to move vehicles to the shoulder, emergency lane, median, or other nearby location close to the accident site, but requires them to return to or remain as close to the accident scene as safely possible.
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Empowers employees of the Alabama Department of Transportation and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to move, require movement of, or assist in moving disabled vehicles from state highways when the vehicle creates a traffic hazard and can be safely moved.
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Prohibits moving disabled vehicles involved in accidents with injuries or deaths until directed by a law enforcement officer.
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Provides immunity to the Department of Transportation and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency from liability for damages caused by moving vehicles under this section, with employees subject to Section 36-1-12 of the Alabama Code.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, accidents, when no apparent physical injury driver authorized to move motor vehicle from roadway, authorize Department of Transportation employees to assist in moving disabled vehicle, immunity, Sec. 32-10-1 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Transportation and Energy
2/9/2016