HB281 Summary

• Amends Section 13A-10-52 of the Alabama Code to revise criminal penalties for fleeing or eluding law enforcement officers.

• Classifies violation of fleeing or eluding as a Class A misdemeanor as the base offense.

• Elevates violation to a Class C felony if the flight results in crossing state lines into a neighboring state or causes physical injury to innocent bystanders or third parties.

• Elevates violation to a Class B felony if the flight or eluding causes serious physical injury or death to any other person.

• Requires mandatory driver's license suspension for 6 months to 2 years upon conviction of either offense.