{"id":371377,"date":"2016-04-04T11:04:32","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/alabama-law\/alabama-traffic-laws.html"},"modified":"2023-11-30T12:25:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T17:25:00","slug":"alabama-traffic-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/alabama-law\/alabama-traffic-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Alabama Traffic Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Alabama Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/melissa-bender-esq\/\">Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            November 30, 2023\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Understanding state&nbsp;traffic laws&nbsp;and motor vehicle safety guidelines is a must for Alabama motorists to stay safe on the roads. A refresher on basic driving rules can also help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/traffic-tickets-basics.html\">avoid a ticket<\/a>&nbsp;and fine from a police officer.<\/p>\r\n<p>In this article, you can learn more about Alabama&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic.html\">traffic law<\/a>, motor vehicle safety, and common&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/traffic-violations.html\">traffic violations<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Use the following driving manuals and vehicle codes:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alea.gov\/dps\/driver-license\/driver-license-manuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alabama Driver License Manuals<\/a>&nbsp;for non-commercial, commercial, boat, and motorcycle drivers<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Code of Alabama Title 32 Motor Vehicles and Traffic<\/a>&nbsp;(See Chapter 5A \u201cRules of the Road&quot; for traffic violations and regulations)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The driving manuals and vehicle codes in the bullets above cover several topics. The links at the end of this article also go in-depth about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/state-traffic-laws.html\">state-specific traffic and driving laws<\/a>. Learn more about:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Basic traffic rules and common moving violations, like who has the right-of-way, lane changes, left turns, and passing zones<\/li>\r\n<li>Crossing paths with authorized emergency vehicles and school buses<\/li>\r\n<li>Special rules for school zones, construction zones, and railroad crossings<\/li>\r\n<li>Maximum speed limits for varying highways, county roads, and residential areas<\/li>\r\n<li>Required vehicle equipment like turn signals, license plates, and headlights<\/li>\r\n<li>What to do if you are in a collision and penalties for leaving the scene of an accident<\/li>\r\n<li>Traffic control devices and signals, including stop lights, crosswalk signals, stop signs, and yield signs<\/li>\r\n<li>Restrictions on text messaging and using cell phones and other electronic devices while driving<\/li>\r\n<li>Regulations for seat belts, child restraints, and minors riding in the front seat<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>More Resources for Alabama Drivers<\/h2>\r\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alea.gov\/dps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Department of Public Safety<\/a>&nbsp;is the&nbsp;drivers&#8217; go-to for several resources, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Driver licensing<\/li>\r\n<li>Traffic information and travel advisories (use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/algotraffic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALGO Traffic&nbsp;<\/a>section)<\/li>\r\n<li>Inclement weather advisories and road conditions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.alabama.gov\/division\/motor-vehicle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motor Vehicle Division<\/a>&nbsp;at the Alabama Department of Revenue provides the following services:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Vehicle titles<\/li>\r\n<li>Vehicle records<\/li>\r\n<li>Mandatory liability insurance law enforcement<\/li>\r\n<li>Motor vehicle regulatory licenses<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alarise.org\/resources\/alabamas-road-to-a-better-public-transportation-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alabama Arise<\/a>&nbsp;for commuter resources and public transit information.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drivesafealabama.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drive Safe Alabama<\/a>&nbsp;at the Alabama Department of Transportation provides online road safety resources and statistics.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Table of Alabama Traffic Laws<\/h2>\r\n<p>Find common traffic laws and links to their statutes in the table below.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Drinking &amp; Driving Violations<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-5a-191\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving while under influence of alcohol, controlled substances<\/a>(AL Code 32-5A-191)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Driving on the Right Side<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-5a-80\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions<\/a>(AL Code 32-5A-80)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Driving Without a License \/ With a Suspended License<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-6-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License required<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code 32-6-1)<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-6-18.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penalties &#8211; Violations in general<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code 32-6-18)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Driving Without Insurance \/ With Insufficient Insurance<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-7a-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liability insurance required<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code 32-7A-4)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Driving Without Registration \/ With Expired Registration<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/al.elaws.us\/code\/t32_ch6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Licenses &amp; Registration<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code Title 32, Ch. 6)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Illegal U-Turn<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-5a-133.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turning movements and required signals<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code 32-5A-133)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Leaving the Scene of an Accident \/ Hit &amp; Run<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/al.elaws.us\/code\/t32_ch10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motor Vehicle Accidents<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code Title 32, Ch. 10)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Mechanical Violations<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/al.elaws.us\/code\/t32_ch5_art9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation of Operation of Motor Vehicles: Equipment<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code Title 32, Ch. 5, Article 9)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Move Over Law<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-5a-58-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moving over or reducing speed when approaching law enforcement or emergency vehicles<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code 32-5A-58.2)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Reckless Driving<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-5a-190.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reckless driving<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code 32-5A-190)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Running a Red Light \/ Stop Sign<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-5a-31.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Obedience to traffic-control devices<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code 32-5A-31)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Seat Belt \/ Child Restraint Violations<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/al.elaws.us\/code\/t32_ch5b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alabama Safety Belt Act<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code Title 32, Ch. 5B)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Speeding<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-5a-170.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reasonable and prudent speed<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code 32-5A-170)<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/al\/title-32-motor-vehicles-and-traffic\/al-code-sect-32-5a-171.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maximum limits<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code 32-5A-171)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Unlawful Vehicle Modifications<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/al.elaws.us\/code\/t32_ch5_art9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation of Operation of Motor Vehicles: Equipment<\/a>&nbsp;(AL Code Title 32, Ch. 5, Article 9)<a href=\"http:\/\/al.elaws.us\/code\/t32_ch5c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Window Tinting<\/a>(AL Code Title 32, Ch. 5C)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<h2>Cited for a Traffic Violation? Get Legal Help<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you have been ticketed for an Alabama traffic offense, you can contact a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/traffic-violations\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traffic ticket attorney<\/a>&nbsp;in your area. A lawyer with experience in local state laws can review the details of your citation. This may save you a costly fine and keep points off your driver&#8217;s license. In some cases, it can even prevent a driver&#8217;s license suspension and a spike in your auto insurance premiums.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you have been charged with a more serious offense, like a DUI or reckless driving, consider contacting a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/dui-dwi\/michigan\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criminal defense attorney<\/a>. 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