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32-5A-81
Section 32-5A-81 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions. Drivers of vehicles proceeding
in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width
for not more than one line of traffic in each direction each driver shall give to the other
at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible. (Acts
1980, No. 80-434, p. 604, §3-102.)...
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32-5A-82
Section 32-5A-82 Overtaking vehicle on left. The following rules shall govern the overtaking
and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions,
and special rules hereinafter stated: (1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle
proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall
not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
(2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken
vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and
shall not increase the speed of his or her vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking
vehicle. (3) For purposes of a vehicle overtaking and passing a bicycle, a safe distance shall
mean not less than three feet on any of the following: (a). A roadway that has a marked bicycle
lane. (b). A roadway without a marked bicycle lane if the...
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32-5A-83
Section 32-5A-83 When passing on right permitted. (a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake
and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (1) When the
vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; (2) Upon a roadway with unobstructed
pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction
being traveled by the overtaking vehicle. (b) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass
another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such
movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway. (Acts 1980, No. 80-434, p. 604, §3-104.)...
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32-5A-136
Section 32-5A-136 Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residence districts.
(a) Outside a business or residence district no person shall stop, park, or leave standing
any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the roadway when it is practicable to stop,
park, or so leave such vehicle off the roadway, but in every event an unobstructed width of
the highway opposite a standing vehicle shall be left for the free passage of other vehicles
and a clear view of such stopped vehicle shall be available from a distance of 200 feet in
each direction upon such highway. (b) This section, Sections 32-5A-137 and 32-5A-138 shall
not apply to the driver of any vehicle which is disabled while on the paved or main-traveled
portion of a highway in such manner and to such extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping
and temporarily leaving such disabled vehicle in such position. And the provisions of this
section, Sections 32-5A-137 and 32-5A-138 shall not apply to any vehicle nor...
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32-5-221
Section 32-5-221 Flares or other warning devices - Display. (a) Whenever any truck, passenger
bus, truck tractor, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer is disabled upon the traveled portion
of any highway or the shoulder thereof outside of any municipality at any time when lighted
lamps are required on vehicles the driver of such vehicle shall display the following warning
devices upon the highway during the time the vehicle is so disabled on the highway except
as provided in subsection (b) of this section: (1) A lighted fusee or other flare shall be
immediately placed on the roadway at the traffic side of the motor vehicle unless electric
lanterns are displayed. (2) Within the burning period of the fusee or other flare and as promptly
as possible three lighted flares (pot torches) or three electric lanterns shall be placed
on the roadway as follows: One approximately 100 feet in advance of the vehicle; one at a
distance of approximately 100 feet to the rear of the vehicle, each in the...
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32-5A-84
Section 32-5A-84 Limitations on overtaking on left. No vehicle shall be driven to the left
side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in
the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic
for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made
without interfering with the operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized
lane of travel as soon as practicable and in the event the passing movement involves the use
of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within
200 feet of any approaching vehicle. (Acts 1980, No. 80-434, p. 604, §3-105.)...
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32-5A-130
Section 32-5A-130 Required position and method of turning at intersections. The driver of a
vehicle intending to turn shall do so as follows: (1) RIGHT TURNS. Both the approach for a
right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or
edge of the roadway. (2) LEFT TURNS. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left shall
approach the turn in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the
direction of travel of such vehicle. Whenever practicable the turn shall be made to the left
of the center of the intersection and so as to leave the intersection or other location in
the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction as such
vehicle on the roadway being entered. (3) The Department of Transportation and local authorities
in their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic-control devices to be placed
and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in...
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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-88
Section 32-5A-88 Driving on roadways laned for traffic. Whenever any roadway has been divided
into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others
consistent herewith shall apply: (1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely
within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained
that such movement can be made with safety. (2) Upon a roadway which is divided into three
lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center
lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction when
such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for making
a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving
in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by
official traffic-control devices. (3) Official traffic-control...
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32-1-1.1
Section 32-1-1.1 Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this title, for
the purpose of this title, shall have meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section,
except when the context otherwise requires: (1) ALLEY. A street or highway intended to provide
access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban districts and not intended for the
purpose of through vehicular traffic. (2) ARTERIAL STREET. Any United States or state numbered
route, controlled-access highway, or other major radial or circumferential street or highway
designated by local authorities within their respective jurisdictions as part of a major arterial
system of streets or highways. (3) AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE. Such fire department vehicles,
police vehicles, and ambulances as are publicly owned, and such other publicly or privately
owned vehicles as are designated by the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency
or the chief of police of an incorporated city. (4) BICYCLE....
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