Alabama Code > Title 32 > Chapter 4 – Highway and Traffic Safety Coordination Act


§ 32-4-1	Short title
§ 32-4-2	Declaration of policy; authority of Governor
§ 32-4-5	Participation in benefits of National Highway Safety Act of 1966; standards and programs of political subdivisions
§ 32-4-6	Cooperation with and participation in programs of federal and other agencies
§ 32-4-7	Powers of local governing bodies

Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
property: includes both real and personal property. 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
Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.