What Are Some Other Regulations?

Open intoxicants are prohibited in the vehicle in dry counties and permitted in the vehicle in wet counties.
Firearms are permitted in the vehicle. Handguns require a permit and must be unloaded and in trunk of vehicle.
Metal studs on tires are prohibited.
Tire chains are not required.
Alabama has a seat belt law with primary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
Alabama has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 7 years of age. Children under age 4 must use approved car safety seats.
Alabama has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
Registration and insurance card are not required to be carried in the vehicle.

Q: What Are The Speed Limits In Alabama?
A: Interstate 70 mph Ltd Access Rds 65 mph Other Primary Rds 65 mph Residential 30 mph More
Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar No Photo Radar No Aircraft Yes Laser Yes More
Q: What Are The Rules For A Stopped School Bus?
A: On a multilane, divided highway, when a school bus stops, all lanes on both sides of the median must stop, even if it is a wide median.
Q: When Must I Use Windshield Wipers?
A: Alabama requires that you have your headlights on whenever you are using your windshield wipers.
Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
A: Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
A: No
Q: When Are Jury Trials Allowed?
A: Speeding No Parking No Equipment No DWI *No (*Jury trial allowed on appeal) More
Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
A: Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … More
Q: What Is A Member Driver License Compact?
A: If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.
Q: When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?
A: Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $250 must be reported immediately to the local police, county sheriff, or State Highway Patrol.

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