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AL HB600
Bill
Status
4/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Van Smith
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AI Summary
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Establishes a uniform maximum vehicle width of 102 inches for all vehicles operating on Alabama state highways, regardless of traffic lane width.
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Removes the previous distinction that allowed vehicles on narrower highways (less than 12 feet) to be 96 inches wide, consolidating the limit to 102 inches statewide.
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Maintains existing exemptions for forest products and culvert pipe loads, which may not exceed 102 inches in width.
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Excludes mirrors and other Department of Transportation-approved safety devices from the width measurement.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, uniform vehicle width restriction, provided, Sec. 32-9-20 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
4/6/2021