AL SB209

Amends Section 32-5A-58.2 (Alabama Move Over Act) to include Department of Transportation vehicles displaying amber or white flashing lights as vehicles requiring other drivers to move over or slow down.

Requires drivers on interstate highways or multi-lane roads to vacate the lane closest to the parked DOT vehicle, or if unsafe, slow to at least 15 mph below the posted speed limit.

Requires drivers on two-lane roads to move as far away as possible within their lane and reduce speed by 15 mph below posted limit (or travel at 10 mph if posted limit is 20 mph or less).

Establishes misdemeanor penalties: $25 fine for first violation, $50 for second violation, and $100 for third or subsequent violations.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor; passed unanimously by the Senate (27-0) on March 16, 2017.