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What Are The Speed Limits In Alabama?

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Interstate 70 mph
Ltd Access Rds 65 mph
Other Primary Rds 65 mph
Residential 30 mph

How Are Speed Limits Enforced?

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Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes
Radar Yes
Vascar No
Photo Radar No
Aircraft Yes
Laser Yes

What Are The Rules For A Stopped School Bus?

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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.

When Must I Use Windshield Wipers?

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Alabama requires that you have your headlights on whenever you are using your windshield wipers.

How Can Tickets Be Paid?

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Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.

Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?

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When Are Jury Trials Allowed?

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Speeding No
Parking No
Equipment No
DWI *No (*Jury trial allowed on appeal)

What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?

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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 not a member, you may have to pay a cash bond before you can continue your trip.

What Is A Member Driver License Compact?

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If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.

When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?

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Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $250 must be reported immediately to the local police, county sheriff, or State Highway Patrol.

What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?

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Financial responsibility law. Securitytype law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $250. Minimum limits: $20,000/40,000/10,000. Alabama has uninsured motorists law.

What Are Some Other Regulations?

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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.

What Are The First Offender Fines And Penalties?

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DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) laws defined by each state usually contain the following components: Illegal per se BAC (blood alcohol concentration) level for adults Per se is Latin for "in itself," meaning a BAC level at or over the legal limit is by definition, illegal.

Is It Illegal Per Se Bac For Drivers Under 21 Years Old?

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Limits are now lower than the legal limit for adults in all 50 states. These are commonly known as "zero tolerance" laws. Many states are legislating fines, penalties and restrictions that are especially harsh for underage offenders.

What Is An Administrative License Suspension Period?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT

This is the period during which your license may be suspended that is separate from a criminal suspension. In states that have this requirement, a driver's license is a privilege granted and administered by the Secretary of State's office, rather than the court system. This type of suspension typically begins immediately upon arrest, rather than upon conviction.

Is It Possible To Have Driving Privileges Restored During Suspension?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Some states allow for the possibility of reinstating your driving privileges (or a reduced version) during the suspension period. If the law allows restoration, it is generally left to a judge's discretion.

What Are The Fines For First Offenders?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

All 50 states impose fines for DUI convictions. The amount varies widely, based on the circumstances. Fines listed here are for adult first offenders. Subsequent offenses typically carry much higher fines and penalties.