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AL HB315

Bill

Status

Passed

5/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rhett Marques

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2024

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Energy4/4/2024
Public Safety and Homeland Security3/7/2024

Full Bill Text

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