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32-5-242
Section 32-5-242 Requirements as to head lamps and auxiliary driving lamps. (a) Visibility
distance and mounted height of lamps. (1) Whenever requirement is hereinafter declared as
to the distance from which certain lamps and devices shall render objects visible or within
which such lamps or devices shall be visible, the provisions shall apply during the times
stated in Section 32-5-240 in respect to a vehicle without load when upon a straight, level,
unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions unless a different time or condition
is expressly stated. (2) Whenever requirement is hereinafter declared as to the mounted height
of lamps or devices it shall mean from the center of such lamp or device to the level ground
upon which the vehicle stands when such vehicle is without a load. (b) Multiple-beam road-lighting
equipment. Except as hereinafter provided, the head lamps or the auxiliary driving lamp or
the auxiliary passing lamp or combination thereof on motor vehicles other...
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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, ยง20; Acts 1949, No. 517,
p. 754; Acts 1966, Ex. Sess., No. 432, p. 578.)...
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32-5A-133
Section 32-5A-133 Turning movements and required signals. (a) No person shall turn a vehicle
or move right or left upon a roadway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable
safety nor without giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided. (b) A
signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously during
not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning. (c) No person shall
stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal
in the manner provided herein to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there
is opportunity to give such signal. (d) The signals provided for in Section 32-5A-134(b) shall
not be flashed on one side only on a disabled vehicle, flashed as a courtesy or "do pass"
signal to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear, nor be flashed on one side
only of a parked vehicle except as may be necessary for compliance with...
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32-5A-195
of alcohol or under the influence of a controlled substance to a degree which renders him or
her incapable of safely driving or under the combined influence of alcohol and a controlled
substance to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving. (4) Any felony
in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used. (5) Failure to stop, render aid, or identify
himself or herself as required under the laws of this state in the event of a motor vehicle
accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another. (6) Perjury or
the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the Secretary of the Alabama State
Law Enforcement Agency under this article or under any other law relating to the ownership
or operation of motor vehicles. (7) Conviction upon three charges of reckless driving committed
within a period of 12 months. (8) Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle belonging to another
which act does not amount to a felony. (k) The Secretary of the Alabama State Law...
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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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32-6-49.13
breathalyzer or other approved device, technique, or procedure approved by the Department of
Forensic Sciences, or transport the driver to an appropriate facility where a chemical test
by an approved method shall be administered either by the officer or at his or her direction,
or both. (2) A test or tests shall be administered at the direction of a law enforcement officer
to all commercial motor vehicle drivers who are involved in any vehicular accident which results
in death or physical injury requiring hospitalization or emergency medical treatment.
(c) A person requested to submit to a test as provided in subsection (a) above must be warned
by the law enforcement officer requesting the test, that a refusal to submit to the test will
result in that person being immediately placed out of service for a period of 24 hours and
being disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle for a period of not less than
two years under Section 32-6-49.12. (d) If the person refuses...
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23-1-274
Section 23-1-274 Erection or maintenance of signs - Controls; criteria. The director shall
effectively control, or cause to be controlled, the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising
signs, displays, and devices in all business areas that are erected subsequent to February
10, 1971. Whenever a bona fide state, county, or local zoning authority has made a determination
of customary use as to size, lighting, and spacing, such determination may be accepted in
lieu of controls by agreement in the zoned commercial and industrial area within the geographical
jurisdiction of such authority. In all other controlled commercial and industrial areas, the
criteria set forth below shall apply: (1) SIZE OF SIGNS. a. For sign structures erected after
July 15, 1995, the maximum area for any one sign shall be 672 square feet with a maximum height
of 14 feet and a maximum length of 48 feet, inclusive of any border and trim on the sign face,
but excluding any embellishment on and cut-out...
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45-37A-100.05
Section 45-37A-100.05 Administrative hearings; contesting liability; fines and costs; affirmative
defenses. (a) An administrative hearing officer appointed by the mayor of the city is vested
with the power and jurisdiction to conduct administrative hearings of civil violations provided
for in this article. (b) A person who receives a notice of violation may contest the imposition
of the fine by submitting a request for an administrative hearing 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 or its designee shall notify the person of the
date and time of the administrative hearing by United States mail. (c) Failure to pay a fine
or to contest liability in a timely manner is an admission of liability in the full amount
of the fine assessed in the notice of violation. (d) Any fine imposed pursuant to this article
shall not be collected if, after a hearing, the administrative...
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45-37A-42.05
Section 45-37A-42.05 Administrative hearings; contesting liability; fines and costs; affirmative
defenses. (a) An Administrative Hearing Officer appointed by the Mayor of the city is vested
with the power and jurisdiction to conduct administrative hearings of civil violations provided
for in this part. (b) A person who receives a notice of violation may contest the imposition
of the fine by submitting a request for an administrative hearing 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 or its designee shall notify the person of the
date and time of the administrative hearing by U.S. mail. (c) Failure to pay a fine or to
contest liability in a timely manner is an admission of liability in the full amount of the
fine assessed in the notice of violation. (d) Any fine imposed pursuant to this part shall
not be collected if, after a hearing, the Administrative Hearing Officer...
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