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Alabama Code > Title 32 > Chapter 5A - Rules Of The Road


Current as of: 2010
§ 32-5A-1Short title
§ 32-5A-2Provisions of chapter refer to vehicles upon highways; exceptions
§ 32-5A-3Required obedience to traffic laws
§ 32-5A-4Obedience to police officers and firemen
§ 32-5A-5Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles
§ 32-5A-6Persons working on highways; exceptions
§ 32-5A-8Violations as misdemeanor; penalties
§ 32-5A-7Authorized emergency vehicles
§ 32-5A-9Penalty for felony
§ 32-5A-10Disposition of fines and forfeitures
§ 32-5A-11Uniformity of interpretation
§ 32-5A-12Chapter not retroactive
§ 32-5A-13Provisions cumulative; laws not repealed
§ 32-5A-30Uniform marking of highways and erection of traffic-control devices
§ 32-5A-31Obedience to traffic-control devices; devices presumed to comply with requirements
§ 32-5A-32Traffic-control signal legend
§ 32-5A-33Pedestrian-control signals
§ 32-5A-34Flashing signals
§ 32-5A-35Lane-direction-control signals
§ 32-5A-36Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings as public nuisance; signs, markings, etc., to be approved; procedure for approval
§ 32-5A-37Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals
§ 32-5A-50Unattended motor vehicle
§ 32-5A-51Limitations on backing
§ 32-5A-52Driving upon sidewalk
§ 32-5A-53Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism
§ 32-5A-54Opening and closing vehicle doors
§ 32-5A-55Riding in house trailers
§ 32-5A-56Driving on mountain highways
§ 32-5A-57Coasting prohibited
§ 32-5A-58Following emergency vehicle prohibited
§ 32-5A-58.1Yielding right-of-way to stationary authorized emergency vehicle
§ 32-5A-59Crossing fire hose
§ 32-5A-60Putting glass, etc., on highway, road, street or public right-of-way prohibited; removal; throwing of litter onto highway, etc., prohibited; penalty
§ 32-5A-61Driver not to proceed where traffic obstructed
§ 32-5A-62Snowmobile operation limited
§ 32-5A-80Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions
§ 32-5A-81Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
§ 32-5A-82Overtaking vehicle on left
§ 32-5A-83When passing on right permitted
§ 32-5A-84Limitations on overtaking on left
§ 32-5A-85Further limitations on driving on left of center of roadway
§ 32-5A-86No-passing zones
§ 32-5A-87One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
§ 32-5A-88Driving on roadways laned for traffic
§ 32-5A-89Following too closely
§ 32-5A-90Driving on divided highways
§ 32-5A-91Access onto controlled roadways restricted
§ 32-5A-92Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway
§ 32-5A-110Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
§ 32-5A-111Vehicle turning left
§ 32-5A-112Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection; collision as prima facie evidence of failure to yield
§ 32-5A-113Authority to designate through highways and stop and yield intersections
§ 32-5A-114Vehicles entering highway from private road or roadway
§ 32-5A-115Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles; signals on emergency vehicles; duty of emergency vehicle driver
§ 32-5A-116Highway construction and maintenance
§ 32-5A-130Required position and method of turning at intersections
§ 32-5A-131Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited
§ 32-5A-132Starting parked vehicle
§ 32-5A-133Turning movements and required signals
§ 32-5A-134Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps
§ 32-5A-135Method of giving hand and arm signals
§ 32-5A-136Stopping, standing or parking outside of business or residence districts
§ 32-5A-137Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places
§ 32-5A-138Additional parking regulations
§ 32-5A-139Officers authorized to remove vehicles
§ 32-5A-150Obedience to signal indicating approach of train
§ 32-5A-151Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings; exceptions
§ 32-5A-152Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings
§ 32-5A-153Emerging from alley, driveway or building
§ 32-5A-154Overtaking and passing school bus or church bus; penalties and fines
§ 32-5A-155Visual signals on school and church buses
§ 32-5A-170Reasonable and prudent speed
§ 32-5A-171Maximum limits
§ 32-5A-172Establishment of state speed zones
§ 32-5A-173When local authorities may and shall alter maximum limits
§ 32-5A-174Minimum speed regulation
§ 32-5A-175Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycles
§ 32-5A-176Special speed limitation over bridge or elevated structure; conclusive evidence of speed
§ 32-5A-176.1Speed limits in construction zones
§ 32-5A-177Charging violations; burden of proof in civil actions; arrest for violation of speed laws communicated from officer operating measuring device to another officer; testimony derived from use of speed measuring device
§ 32-5A-178Racing on highways; penalties
§ 32-5A-190Reckless driving
§ 32-5A-191Driving while under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, etc
§ 32-5A-191.1(Repealed effective October 1, 1997) Additional fines on persons convicted of offenses involving driving under the influence
§ 32-5A-191.2Administration and disposition of moneys in Impaired Drivers Trust Fund
§ 32-5A-191.3Operation of vessel and other marine devices while under influence of alcohol or controlled substances
§ 32-5A-192Homicide by vehicle or vessel
§ 32-5A-193Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer
§ 32-5A-194Chemical tests; admissible as evidence; procedure for valid chemical analyses; permits for individuals performing analyses; persons qualified to withdraw blood; presumptions based on percent of alcohol in blood; refusal to submit; no liability for technic
§ 32-5A-194.1Effect of certification permits issued by State Board of Health; effect of rules and regulations enacted by State Board of Health
§ 32-5A-195Cancellation, suspension or revocation of driver's license; grounds, procedure, etc
§ 32-5A-200Short title
§ 32-5A-201Legislative findings
§ 32-5A-202Definitions
§ 32-5A-203Seizure and forfeiture of vehicle driven by person driving while license suspended or revoked
§ 32-5A-204Court to inform defendant convicted of violating §32-5A-191 that vehicle subject to forfeiture if driven on highway
§ 32-5A-205Enactment of ordinance which provides for administrative sanctions involving impoundment of vehicles
§ 32-5A-210Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations
§ 32-5A-211Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks
§ 32-5A-212Crossing at other than crosswalks
§ 32-5A-213Drivers to exercise care
§ 32-5A-214Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks
§ 32-5A-215Pedestrians on roadways
§ 32-5A-216Pedestrian soliciting rides or business or fishing
§ 32-5A-217Driving through safety zone prohibited
§ 32-5A-218Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks
§ 32-5A-219Pedestrians to yield to authorized emergency vehicles
§ 32-5A-220Right-of-way to blind persons, guide dogs in training
§ 32-5A-221Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs
§ 32-5A-222Bridge and railroad signals
§ 32-5A-240Traffic laws apply to persons operating motorcycles
§ 32-5A-241Riding on motorcycles
§ 32-5A-242Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
§ 32-5A-243Clinging to other vehicles
§ 32-5A-244Footrests and handlebars
§ 32-5A-245Headgear and shoes required for motorcycle riders; approval of headgear; responsibility for juvenile riders; sale of helmets
§ 32-5A-260Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles
§ 32-5A-261Riding on bicycles
§ 32-5A-262Clinging to vehicles
§ 32-5A-263Riding on roadways and bicycle paths
§ 32-5A-264Carrying articles
§ 32-5A-265Lamps and other equipment on bicycles
§ 32-5A-266Violations of article as misdemeanor; responsibility of parent or guardian; applicability of article
§ 32-5A-280Short title
§ 32-5A-281Definitions
§ 32-5A-282Purpose
§ 32-5A-283Unlawful for person to use bicycle under certain conditions
§ 32-5A-284Duties of person regularly engaged in business of renting bicyles
§ 32-5A-285Statewide bicycle safety education program; manner violations handled
§ 32-5A-286Establishment of more comprehensive bicycle safety program by ordinance
§ 32-5A-300Determinations requiring suspension of driving privileges by director; basis for, and finality of, determination; relationship to disposition of criminal charges
§ 32-5A-301Report of arresting officer
§ 32-5A-302Determination by director; notice
§ 32-5A-303Notice of intended suspension
§ 32-5A-304Period of suspension; relation to Section 32-5A-191
§ 32-5A-305Minimum periods of suspension; reinstatement
§ 32-5A-306Administrative review
§ 32-5A-307Administrative hearing
§ 32-5A-308Judicial review
§ 32-5A-309Applicability of article
§ 32-5A-330Definitions; applicability; violations

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