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AL SB58
Bill
Status
4/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rodger Smitherman
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AI Summary
SB58 Summary
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Prohibits motor vehicle speed contests, exhibitions of speed, motor vehicle sideshows, burnouts, donuts, and reckless driving maneuvers on public roads, highways, parking facilities, and private property without owner consent.
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First violation is a Class C misdemeanor; second or subsequent violation is a Class B misdemeanor, with courts authorized to suspend driving privileges for up to six months.
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Elevates offense to Class A misdemeanor if violation causes bodily injury or property damage (mandatory six-month driving suspension), Class C felony if causes serious physical injury (mandatory two-year suspension), or Class B felony if causes death (minimum two-year suspension).
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Authorizes law enforcement to impound vehicles for minimum 48 hours at owner's expense; vehicle may be seized and forfeited upon conviction of three or more violations.
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Exempts private motor speedways and authorized private racing or stunt driving areas from the law's provisions.
Legislative Description
Relating to motor vehicles; to prohibit certain motor vehicle speed contests, motor vehicle exhibitions of speed, and motor vehicle sideshows; to provide criminal penalties for a violation; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Motor vehicles; speed contests and exhibitions of speed, prohibited; criminal penalties, provided
Last Action
Referred to Committee to House Public Safety and Homeland Security
4/6/2023