32-5A-244
Section 32-5A-244 Footrests and handlebars. (a) Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other
than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests for such passenger. (b)
No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 15 inches in height above
that portion of the seat occupied by the operator. (Acts 1980, No. 80-434, p. 604, §13-105.)...

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40-12-240
Section 40-12-240 Definitions. (a) For the purpose of this article, the following terms shall
have the respective meanings ascribed by this section: (1) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department
of Revenue. (2) ESTABLISHED PLACE OF BUSINESS. A place actually occupied either continuously
or at regular periods at or from which a business or a part thereof is transacted. (3) FARM
TRACTOR. Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows,
mowing machines, and other implements designed and used for agricultural purposes and only
incidentally moved upon public highways. (4) FARMER. An individual, partnership, cooperative
corporation, or other entity actively engaged in agriculture or agricultural activities as
the same are circumscribed and defined in paragraphs a. and b. of Section 41-14-51(1). (5)
FLEET. A group of similarly classified fleet vehicles comprised of 50 or more units or other
amount as prescribed by the department. (6) FLEET OPERATOR. A person,...
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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-241
Section 32-5A-241 Riding on motorcycles. (a) A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only
upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any
other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed
to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and
regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle
at the rear or side of the operator. (b) A person shall ride upon a motorcycle only while
sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle. (c)
No person shall operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle, or other article
which prevents him or her from keeping both hands on the handlebars. (d) No operator shall
carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation
or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator. (Acts 1980,...
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32-9-20
Section 32-9-20 Schedule of restrictions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to drive
or move on any highway in this state any vehicle or vehicles of a size or weight except in
accordance with the following: (1) WIDTH. Vehicles and combinations of vehicles, operating
on highways with traffic lanes 12 feet or more in width, shall not exceed a total outside
width, including any load thereon, of 102 inches, exclusive of mirrors or other safety devices
approved by the Department of Transportation. The Director of Transportation may, in his or
her discretion, designate other public highways for use by vehicles and loads with total outside
widths not exceeding 102 inches, otherwise; vehicles and combinations of vehicles, operating
on highways with traffic lanes less than 12 feet in width, shall not exceed a total outside
width, including any load thereon, of 96 inches, exclusive of mirrors or other safety devices
approved by the Department of Transportation. No passenger vehicle shall...
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32-12-41
Section 32-12-41 Specifications. The protective helmet shall meet the following specifications:
(1) DESIGN. One which is specifically designed for motorcycle riders and motorcycle passenger
use. (2) EXTERIOR SHELL. A hard exterior shell of nonshatterable material, resistant to impact
and penetration. (3) CRADLE. A firmly secured shock absorbent cradle for the head designed
to support the helmet and maintain separation between the head and outer shell. Materials
used in this portion of protective helmet shall be of durable quality and with characteristics
that will not undergo appreciable alteration under the influence of aging or of the circumstances
of use to which the helmet is normally subjected. Materials commonly known to cause skin irritation
or disease shall not be used for these parts of the assembly which come in contact with the
skin. (4) PADDING. Impact-resistant, absorbent padding or cushioning material of substantial
thickness in all areas where the head is in close...
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32-5B-2
Section 32-5B-2 Definition of "passenger car." For purposes of this chapter, the
term "passenger car" means a motor vehicle with motive power designed for carrying
10 or fewer passengers. Such term does not include a motorcycle or a trailer. (Acts 1991,
No. 91-255, p. 483, §2.)...
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32-6A-1
Section 32-6A-1 Operation of autocycles. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, an "autocycle"
means a motor vehicle that is designed to travel with three wheels on the ground, equipped
with a steering wheel, equipped with seating that does not require the operator to straddle
or sit astride the seat, and manufactured and certified to comply with federal safety requirements
for a motorcycle including, but not limited to, Part 571 of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
(b) The operator of an autocycle shall be required to have a regular driver's license and
shall not be required to have a Class M displayed on his or her driver's license or a Class
M motorcycle license. (c) An autocycle shall be equipped with a seat belt, and the operator
shall be subject to the requirements of the seat belt law when operating the vehicle. (d)
For the purposes of this title and Title 40, an autocycle shall be registered, taxed, and
titled in the same manner as a motorcycle and shall otherwise be...
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32-5A-242
Section 32-5A-242 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic. (a) All motorcycles
are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as
to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles
operated two abreast in a single lane. (b) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake
and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (c) No person shall operate
a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. (d) Motorcycles
shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. (e) Subsections (b) and (c)
shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties. (Acts 1980,
No. 80-434, p. 604, §13-103.)...
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32-6-59.1
Section 32-6-59.1 Distinctive motorcycle plates. (a) Residents of Alabama who qualify to obtain
a distinctive license plate pursuant to this chapter 6 may be issued a distinctive motorcycle
license plate in the license plate category for which they qualify. The standard motorcycle
registration fee shall apply to all motorcycle license plates, provided where a registration
fee or ad valorem tax exemption or reduction is available for private passenger automobile,
pickup truck, and pleasure motor vehicle license plates in a distinctive license plate category,
the same exemption or reduction will apply to motorcycle license plates in the same distinctive
license plate category. Any annual additional fee that applies to the license plate category
for which a resident qualifies shall also apply to the same category of motorcycle license
plate. (b) Payment of required license fees and taxes for the years during which a new tag
or plate is not issued shall be evidenced as provided in Section...
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