AL HB292

Allows Alabama residents who are deaf to apply for a public safety awareness license plate through the judge of probate or license commissioner upon compliance with motor vehicle registration laws and payment of regular fees.

License plates issued under this section are valid for five years.

The Department of Revenue must design the plates in consultation with law enforcement, first responders, and the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, with design approval required from the Legislative Oversight Committee for License Plates prior to production.

Plate design must indicate to law enforcement and first responders that the vehicle is registered to a deaf person but need not use any specific words or symbols.

The Department of Revenue shall establish rules through administrative rulemaking to determine what medical or other evidence is required to prove eligibility for the plates.

Becomes effective January 1, 2018.