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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-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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32-5A-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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32-1-1.1
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. Every device propelled by human power upon which any
person may ride, having two tandem wheels either of which is more than 14 inches in diameter.
(5) BUS. Every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than 10 passengers and used for the
transportation of persons; and every motor vehicle other than a taxicab, designed and used
for the transportation of persons for compensation. (6) BUSINESS DISTRICT. The territory contiguous
to and including a highway when within any 600 feet along such...
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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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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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45-24A-32.05
Section 45-24A-32.05 Jurisdiction of court; adjudicative hearing; liability; evidence and procedure.
(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 penalties
and costs set out in this part. (b) A person who receives a notice of violation may contest
the imposition of the civil penalty 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. (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 penalty assessed in the notice of violation. (d) The civil penalty and court costs shall
not be assessed if, after a hearing, the municipal court judge...
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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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45-41A-41.05
Section 45-41A-41.05 Power and jurisdiction of municipal court; contesting liability; fines
and costs; affirmative defenses. (a) The Opelika 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 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. (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
and court costs shall not be assessed if, after a hearing, the Opelika...
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