A low-speed vehicle may only be operated on any public roads or streets under the following conditions:

(1) The vehicle may not be operated on a public road or street by any person other than a licensed driver.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 11-73-4

  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) The vehicle may be operated only during the hours between sunrise and sunset, unless the municipality has determined that a low-speed vehicle may be operated between sunset and sunrise and the vehicle is equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a windshield.
(3) The vehicle is certified as meeting all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations governing safety, emissions, and antitheft standards, including the safety standards provided in 49 C.F.R. § 571.500.
(4) The vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number which conforms to National Highway Safety and Traffic Administration standards, the manufacturer’s statement of origin states that the vehicle complies with the safety standards for a low-speed vehicle or that the vehicle complies with 49 C.F.R. § 571.500, and the vehicle has affixed thereto a decal certifying that the vehicle meets these safety standards.
(5) The vehicle has a current license plate issued by the license plate issuing official.
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