QandAs: Autos

What are the Alabama State Driving Laws?

Answer:
In Alabama, you will be issued a driver’s

license that is valid for four years if you successfully pass your driver’s exam, or if you have a license from another state that transfers.

Alabama operates under a points system. Under this system, all traffic law violations are assigned a set number of points. These points stay on the driver’s record for two years, and if the driver accumulates 12 points during that two-year period, the driver’s license is suspended. The lengths of suspensions for the points accumulated in a two-year period are as follows:

·                    12-14 points – 60 days
·                    15-17 points – 90 days
·                    18-20 points – 120 days
·                    21-23 points – 180 days
·                    24 points and higher – 1 year

In Alabama you can drive 70 mph on the interstates. Other roadways with four or more lanes have a speed limit of 65 mph. Any unmarked roadway has a speed limit of 55 mph. County roadways that are unmarked have a speed limit of 45 mph. You must obey the posted speed limit at all times. Those guilty of speeding will receive points on their record as well as a reckless driving fine, which will be between $25 and $500, depending on the severity of the violation. There is no law against the use of cell phones while driving in Alabama.

In the state of Alabama, all occupants of the front seat must be properly restrained. Additionally, children through age 14 must be restrained, no matter where they are riding in the vehicle. Infants must be placed in a rear-facing seat until they are at least one year old. Toddlers and preschoolers must use a forward-facing seat until they are five years old or 40 pounds. A booster seat must be used until the child is six years old. Drivers who have a child in their car who is not properly restrained will be fined $25 in addition to the points on their records. If you are driving or riding a motorcycle, you must have a helmet on.

If you are approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road with its lights flashing, you are required by law to move your vehicle to the other lane if possible. If you cannot change lanes, you must slow down.


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