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AL HB315
Bill
Status
5/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rhett Marques
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AI Summary
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Renames the "Alabama Move Over Act" to the "Alabama John Hubbard Move Over Act" and applies to law enforcement vehicles, emergency vehicles, wreckers, utility service vehicles, maintenance/construction/survey vehicles, and garbage collection vehicles displaying warning lights.
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Increases penalties for violations: first violation $200 fine, second violation $250 fine, third or subsequent violation $300 fine plus 90-day driver's license suspension.
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Doubles minimum penalties for violations that also involve driving under the influence, reckless driving, construction zone violations, wireless device violations, or racing on public highways.
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Creates new felony and misdemeanor charges if a Move Over Act violation causes a collision: Class A misdemeanor for physical injury, Class C felony for serious physical injury, and Class B felony for death of any individual.
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Requires the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to conduct educational awareness campaigns about the law and include information in driver's license materials after January 1, 2025; becomes effective October 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Alabama Move Over Act; Further provided
Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Last Action
Enacted
5/9/2024