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AL HB103
Bill
Status
3/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Victor Gaston
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AI Summary
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Allows motorcycle and bicycle drivers to disregard a red traffic-control signal and proceed through an intersection if they reasonably believe the signal is inoperative due to their vehicle's lightweight design.
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Requires two conditions be met: no other motor vehicle within 500 feet approaching or entering the intersection, and the driver must cautiously proceed with reasonable care and consideration for all other traffic laws.
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Prohibits drivers from using this provision to make turns; they may only proceed straight through the intersection.
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Places burden of proof on the driver to demonstrate compliance with the law; any accident caused by the driver while using this provision is prima facie evidence of failure to exercise required caution and care.
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Defines "reasonable belief" as the belief of a reasonable person considering conditions of the stop, including duration stopped and number of observed signal changes without instruction changes.
Legislative Description
Motorcycles and bicycles, red lights, authorized to disregard traffic-control signal and proceed under certain conditions, Sec. 32-5A-32 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
3/5/2019