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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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32-5A-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-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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32-1-1.1
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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32-5A-87
Section 32-5A-87 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands. (a) The Department of Transportation
and local authorities with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may designate
any highway, roadway, part of a roadway, or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall
proceed in one direction at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control
devices. (b) Upon a roadway so designated for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only
in the direction designated at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control
devices. (c) A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the
right of such island. (Acts 1980, No. 80-434, p. 604, §3-108.)...
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45-37A-100.02
Section 45-37A-100.02 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) CITY. The City of Center Point, Alabama. (2) CIVIL VIOLATION.
A violation of the ordinance authorized by this article, the penalty for which violation shall
be the payment of a fine, the enforcement of which will not be otherwise permissible. (3)
FINE. The monetary amount assessed by the City of Center Point pursuant to the ordinance authorized
by this article for a determination of civil liability for a traffic signal violation, stop
sign violation, or speeding violation, which may include administrative hearing costs associated
with the infraction. (4) OWNER. The owner of a motor vehicle as shown on the motor vehicle
registration records of the Alabama Department of Revenue or the analogous department or agency
of another state or nation. The term shall not include motor vehicles displaying dealer license
plates, in which event owner shall mean the person to whom the...
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32-5A-137
Section 32-5A-137 Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places. (a) Except
when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions
of a police officer or official traffic-control device, no person shall: (1) Stop, stand,
or park a vehicle: a. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or
curb of a street; b. On a sidewalk; c. Within an intersection; d. On a crosswalk; e. Between
a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite
the ends of a safety zone, unless a different length is indicated by signs or markings; f.
Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking
would obstruct traffic; g. Upon any bridge or other elevated structure, upon a highway, or
within a highway tunnel; h. On any railroad tracks; i. At any place where official signs prohibit
stopping. (2) Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not,...
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32-5A-31
Section 32-5A-31 Obedience to traffic-control devices; devices presumed to comply with requirements.
(a) The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control
device applicable thereto placed in accordance with law, unless otherwise directed by a police
officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in
this chapter. (b) No provision of this chapter for which official traffic-control devices
are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the
alleged violation an official device is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to
be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular section does not state that
official traffic-control devices are required, such section shall be effective even though
no devices are erected or in place. (c) Whenever official traffic-control devices are placed
in position approximately conforming to the requirements of this chapter...
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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-36
Section 32-5A-36 Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings as public nuisance; signs,
markings, etc., to be approved; procedure for approval. (a) No person shall place, maintain,
or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device
which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device
or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which
hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic-control device
or any railroad sign or signal. (b) No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public
authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial
advertising. (c) This section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property
adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot
be mistaken for official signs. (d) Every such prohibited sign, signal,...
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