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32-5A-115
Section 32-5A-115 Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles; signals
on emergency vehicles; duty of emergency vehicle driver. (a) Upon the immediate approach of
an authorized emergency vehicle equipped with at least one lighted lamp and audible signal
as is required by law, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and
shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand
edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position
until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police
officer. (b) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency
vehicle from the duty to drive with regard for the safety of all persons using the highways.
(c) Authorized emergency vehicles shall be equipped with at least one lighted lamp exhibiting
a colored light as hereinafter provided visible under normal...
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32-5-113
Section 32-5-113 Duty of driver on approach of authorized emergency vehicles. (a) Upon the
immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle equipped with at least one lighted lamp
and audible signal as is required by law, the driver of every other vehicle shall immediately
drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb
of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until
the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b) It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle, except when traveling on official
business relative to the emergency, to follow an authorized emergency vehicle answering an
emergency call closer than 500 feet. (c) Violations of this section shall be punished as provided
in Section 32-5-312. (Acts 1927, No. 347, p. 348; Code 1940, T. 36, §20; Acts 1949, No. 517,
p. 754; Acts 1966, Ex. Sess., No. 432, p. 578.)...
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32-5-241
Section 32-5-241 Additional permissible lights on vehicles. (a) Spot lamps and auxiliary lamps.
(1) SPOT LAMPS. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed one spot lamp and every
lighted spot lamp shall be so aimed and used upon approaching another vehicle that no part
of the high intensity portion of the beam will be directed to the left of the prolongation
of the extreme left side of the vehicle nor more than 100 feet ahead of the vehicle. (2) FOG
LAMPS. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two fog lamps mounted on the front
at a height not less than 12 inches nor more than 30 inches above the level surface upon which
the vehicle stands and so aimed that when the vehicle is not loaded none of the high intensity
portion of the light to the left of the center of the vehicle shall at a distance of 25 feet
ahead project higher than a level of four inches below the level of the center of the lamp
from which it comes. (3) AUXILIARY PASSING LAMPS. Any motor vehicle...
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32-5A-80
Section 32-5A-80 Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions. (a) Upon all roadways of sufficient
width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except under any of the
following conditions: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction under the rules governing such movement. (2) When an obstruction exists making it
necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided, any person doing so
shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed
portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard. (3) Upon
a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon.
(4) Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic. (b) Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding
at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then
existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then...
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32-5A-219
Section 32-5A-219 Pedestrians to yield to authorized emergency vehicles. (a) Upon the immediate
approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal meeting the requirements
of Section 32-5-213 and visual signals meeting the requirements of law, or of a police vehicle
properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, every pedestrian shall yield the
right-of-way to the authorized emergency vehicle. (b) This section shall not relieve the driver
of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of
all persons using the highway nor from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with
any pedestrian. (Acts 1980, No. 80-434, p. 604, §5-110.)...
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32-1-1.1
any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, singly or in combination, new or used, constitutes
the commodity being transported, when one set or more of wheels of any such vehicle are on
the roadway during the course of transportation, whether or not any such vehicle furnishes
the motive power. (14) DRIVER. Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of
a vehicle. (15) DRIVER'S LICENSE. Any license to operate a motor vehicle issued under the
laws of this state. (16) ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE. A self-balancing,
two non-tandem wheeled device designed to transport only one person with an electric propulsion
system with an average power of 750 watts (1 h.p.), that has a maximum speed on a paved level
surface, when powered solely by such a propulsion system while ridden by an operator who weighs
not more than 170 pounds, of less than 20 m.p.h. The term shall not include a motorized bicycle,
motorized scooter, or motorized skateboard. (17) ESSENTIAL PARTS....
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40-12-258
Section 40-12-258 Reregistration of certain stored motor vehicles; placement of license tags.
(a) Except for vehicles provided for in subsections (b) and (c), an individual reregistering
a motor vehicle that has been stored in this state and not used or operated on the public
highways of this state shall pay the annual license taxes and registration fees on the vehicle.
The license taxes and registration fees associated with the reregistering of motor vehicles
shall not be prorated. (b) The owners of motor vehicles commonly known as self-propelled campers
or house cars, when stored in this state and not used or operated on the public highways of
this state, upon reregistering, shall pay license taxes and registration fees on a monthly
prorated basis. (c) The owners of farm trucks and farm truck tractors and vintage vehicles,
without regard to subdivision (2) of subsection (c) of Section 40-12-290, when stored in this
state and not used or operated on the public highways of this state,...
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32-6-31
of conviction for: (1) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a
motor vehicle; (2) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor
or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the
driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle; (3) Any felony in the commission of which
a motor vehicle is used; (4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle
accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another. (b) As to other
convictions, reported pursuant to article III, the licensing authority in the home state shall
give such effect to the conduct as is provided by the laws of the home state. (c) If the laws
of a party state do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely
the words employed in subdivision (a) of this article, such party state shall construe the
denomination and description appearing in subdivision (a) hereof as being...
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45-37A-331.05
Section 45-37A-331.05 Power and jurisdiction of municipal court; contesting liability; fines
and costs; affirmative defenses. (a) The municipal court is vested with the power and jurisdiction
to hear and adjudicate the civil violations provided for in this part, and to issue orders
imposing the civil fines and costs set out in this part. (b) A person who receives a notice
of violation may contest the imposition of the civil fine by submitting a request for a hearing
on the adjudication of the civil violation, in writing, within 15 days of the 10th day after
the date the notice of violation is mailed. Upon receipt of a timely request, the city shall
notify the person of the date and time of the adjudicative hearing by United States mail,
return receipt requested. (c) Failure to pay a civil penalty or to contest liability in a
timely manner is an admission of liability in the full amount of the civil fine assessed in
the notice of violation. (d) The civil fine shall not be assessed if,...
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32-9A-2
including, but not limited to, training in current federal motor carrier safety regulations,
safety inspection procedures, and out-of-service criteria. The annual training requirements
shall be designated and specified by the director. An officer qualified under this section
to make an arrest or issue a citation pursuant to subdivision (3) may arrest or issue a citation
to the driver of a commercial motor vehicle without a warrant and without witnessing the violation
personally if, upon personal investigation, the officer has reasonable cause to believe
that a violation has occurred. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of
law to the contrary: (1) Amendments to the hours of service regulations promulgated by the
U.S. Department of Transportation at 68 Federal Register 22456, April 28, 2003 and effective
June 27, 2003, shall not apply to utility service vehicles as defined at 49 C.F.R. §395.2,
not including television cable or community antenna service...
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