32-5A-178
Section 32-5A-178 Racing on highways; penalties. (a) It is a violation of this section for any person to drive any vehicle on any public highway in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, exhibition of speed or acceleration, or for the purpose of making a speed record. (b) "Drag race" is defined as the operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or the operation of one or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of such vehicle or vehicles within a certain distance or time limit. (c) "Racing" is defined as the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to outgain, outdistance, or prevent another vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or...
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40-12-446
Section 40-12-446 License required; application; recordkeeping. (a) A person may not engage in the business of a motor vehicle wholesale auction unless the person is licensed under this article by the department. (b) A person desiring to engage in the business of a motor vehicle wholesale auction shall apply to the department on a form prescribed by the department. The form shall contain all of the following: (1) The legal name of the applicant. (2) The street address of the applicant's principal place of business. (3) The street address of the applicant's headquarters, if different from the applicant's principal place of business. (4) Any additional information as may be required by the department. (c) A motor vehicle wholesale auction shall be required to maintain books, records, and files that shall be accessible and available for inspection by the department during normal business hours on usual business days. The department, by rule, shall establish electronic reporting...
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8-20-5
Section 8-20-5 Limitations on cancellations, modifications, terminations, and nonrenewals of franchise relationships. (a) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement or franchise or notwithstanding the terms or provisions of any waiver, no manufacturer shall cancel, terminate, modify, fail to renew, or refuse to continue any franchise relationship with a licensed new motor vehicle dealer unless the manufacturer has: (1) Satisfied the notice requirement of this section. (2) Acted in good faith as defined in this chapter. (3) Has good cause for the cancellation, termination, modification, nonrenewal, or noncontinuance. (b) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement or franchise or the terms or provisions of any waiver, good cause shall exist for the purposes of a termination, cancellation, modification, nonrenewal, or noncontinuance when: (1) There is a failure by the new motor vehicle dealer to comply with a provision of the franchise...
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2-15-136
Section 2-15-136 Penalty for violations of provisions of article; injunctive proceedings to restrain operation by dealer in violation of provisions of article. (a) Any person who shall engage in business as a dealer as defined in Section 2-15-131 without having a license as required by subsection (a) of Section 2-15-132 or any person who shall violate any of the other requirements of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as prescribed by law for such offense. (b) In addition to the penalty provided under subsection (a) of this section, the commissioner may apply by a petition to a circuit court, and such court or any judge thereof shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown, to grant a temporary restraining order or permanent injunction or both restraining and enjoining any person from engaging in the business of a dealer as defined in Section 2-15-131 in violation of any of the requirements of this article, or engaging in or continuing to...
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32-6-19
Section 32-6-19 Penalties - Violation by person whose license or driving privilege has been cancelled, etc.; impoundment of vehicle. (a)(1) Any person whose driver's or chauffeur's license issued in this or another state or whose driving privilege as a nonresident has been cancelled, denied, suspended, or revoked as provided in this article and who drives any motor vehicle upon the highways of this state while his or her license or privilege is cancelled, denied, suspended, or revoked shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), and in addition thereto may be imprisoned for not more than 180 days. In addition to all fines, fees, costs, and punishments prescribed by law, there shall be imposed or assessed an additional penalty of fifty dollars ($50) to be placed in the Traffic Safety Trust Fund and the Peace Officers Standards and Training Fund. Also, at the...
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32-7A-16
Section 32-7A-16 Additional violations. (a) A person is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor who: (1) Operates a motor vehicle without a liability insurance policy, a commercial automobile liability insurance policy, a motor vehicle liability insurance bond, or deposit of cash in accordance with this chapter. (2) With notice of cancellation, recision, abrogation, or termination of insurance, registers, or attempts to register a motor vehicle. (b) A person shall be guilty of a traffic violation who: (1) Operates a motor vehicle and upon demand of a law enforcement officer, fails or refuses to present satisfactory evidence of insurance unless a law enforcement officer verifies motor vehicle liability insurance coverage through the online insurance verification system. (2) Operates a vehicle the registration of which is suspended or revoked pursuant to this chapter. (3) Operates a motor vehicle and presents evidence of insurance when there is no valid insurance in effect on the motor vehicle...
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40-17-140
Section 40-17-140 Definitions. For the purpose of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed by this section: (1) MOTOR VEHICLE. Any passenger vehicle that has seats for more than nine passengers in addition to the driver, or any road tractor, or any tractor truck, or any truck having more than two axles. (2) MOTOR CARRIER. Every person, firm, or corporation who or which operates or causes to be operated on any highway in this state any motor vehicle, as defined herein, except any resident person, firm, or corporation owning or operating not more than one such motor vehicle for his own use and not for hire, and except any person, firm, or corporation the motor vehicles of which are operated or caused to be operated wholly within this state. (3) OPERATIONS. Operations of all motor vehicles, whether loaded or empty, whether for compensation or not for compensation, and whether owned by or leased to the motor carrier who operates them or causes them to...
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32-5-222
Section 32-5-222 Requirements for child passenger restraints. (a) Every person transporting a child in a motor vehicle operated on the roadways, streets, or highways of this state, shall provide for the protection of the child by properly using an aftermarket or integrated child passenger restraint system meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards and the requirements of subsection (b). This section shall not be interpreted to release in part or in whole the responsibility of an automobile manufacturer to insure the safety of children to a level at least equivalent to existing federal safety standards for adults. In no event shall failure to wear a child passenger restraint system be considered as contributory negligence. The term "motor vehicle" as used in this section shall include a passenger car, pickup truck, van (seating capacity of 10 or less), minivan, or sports utility vehicle. (b) The size appropriate restraint system required for a child in subsection (a) must...
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8-20A-1
Section 8-20A-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the respective meanings as indicated: (1) CONSUMER. The purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, of a new or previously untitled motor vehicle used in substantial part for personal, family, or household purposes, and any other person entitled by the terms of such warranty to enforce the obligations of the warranty. (2) MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the public highways which is self-propelled; provided, however, that the term "motor vehicle" shall not apply to motor homes or to any motor vehicle having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or more. (3) MANUFACTURER. The person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing and/or distributing motor vehicles to be made available to a motor vehicle dealer for retail sale. (4) MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER or AUTHORIZED DEALER. The person, firm, or corporation...
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32-5C-2
Section 32-5C-2 Prohibitions against operation of motor vehicle under conditions which reduce light transmission. Except as provided in this chapter, a person shall not operate a motor vehicle registered in this state under either of the following conditions: (1) With material or glazing applied or affixed to the front windshield which reduces light transmission through the front windshield. (2) With material or glazing applied or affixed to the rear windshield or the side or door windows which reduce light transmission through the rear windshield or side windows to less than 32 percent or increase light reflectance to more than 20 percent, with a measurement tolerance of at least 3 percent. The light transmission shall be measured with a device or instrument capable of measuring light transmission before a person may be charged with a violation of this section, and the officer shall be equipped with such a meter before stopping the driver. (Acts 1996, No. 96-534, p. 746, ยง2.)...
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