Alabama driver handbook

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   obtained at the Driver License District Office. ORAL EXAMINATIONS Examinations are available for applicants that are unable to read and com- prehend the knowledge tests. Oral Examinations may be administered using our automated testing equipment. THE LEARNER LICENSE AND RESTRICTED LICENSE Alabama Drivers License Graduated License law became

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   THE LEARNER LICENSE AND RESTRICTED LICENSE Alabama Drivers License Graduated License law became effective October 1, 2002. Contact your local driver license office for information or log on to www.alea.gov . The minimum driving age in Alabama is 16. There are certain exceptions and restrictions: LEARNER LICENSE - f ift EE n y EA rs ol D – Any person 15 years of age

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   A com- mon restriction is the requirement of wearing corrective lenses while driv- ing. Another is the use of mechanical devices that aid physically impaired persons. Operation of a motor vehicle in violation of restrictions may result in the loss of your license. VESSEL LICENSE – Any person 12 years of age or older may obtain a vessel license upon passing the required vessel

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   it appears that these restrictions are necessary for you to operate a motor vehicle safely. A com- mon restriction is the requirement of wearing corrective lenses while driv- ing. Another is the use of mechanical devices that aid physically impaired persons. Operation of a motor vehicle in violation of restrictions may result in the loss of your license. VESSEL LICENSE – Any person 12

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   persons. Operation of a motor vehicle in violation of restrictions may result in the loss of your license. VESSEL LICENSE – Any person 12 years of age or older may obtain a vessel license upon passing the required vessel examination at your local driver license office. You may also present an approved Certificate of Completion of a Boating Safety Course. Applicant must meet identification

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   00, no checks accepted.

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   operate a motor vehicle safely, you will be allowed to take the remainder of the test. KNOWLEDGE TEST The fee for each knowledge test is $5.00, no checks accepted. This test contains questions on Alabama traffic laws, road signs, and rules of safe driv- ing. The test will be taken from material found in this booklet. This manual is available on our web site:

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   LAW, EFFECTIVE JUNE 2024 Physically holding a wireless telecommunications device* is a violation of Alabama’s Hands-Free Law when a driver is observed crossing in and out of a traffic lane without using a turn signal, swerving or otherwise operating a motor vehicle in an improper manner. First conviction, $50 fine and 1 point; second conviction, $100 fine and 2 points; third conviction, $150 and

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   on either or both of the grounds listed in §32-5A-195. The following classification of point values shall be assessed for the following enumerated offenses against each driver, whether occuring in the State of Alabama or elsewhere: • Any conviction that resulted from a charge that involved 6 Points the drinking of alcoholic beverages and the driving of a motor vehicle but did not require

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    system of suspending driver licenses on either or both of the grounds listed in §32-5A-195. The following classification of point values shall be assessed for the following enumerated offenses against each driver, whether occuring in the State of Alabama or elsewhere: • Any conviction that resulted from a charge that involved 6 Points the drinking of alcoholic beverages and the driving of a motor

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    • First Offense D U I or Drugs ( Juvenile or Adult). A L A B A M A D E P A R T M E N T O F P U B L I C S A F E T Y D R I V E R M A N U A L 19 THE ALABAMA POINT SYSTEM Alabama established a uniform system of suspending driver licenses on either or both of the grounds listed in §32-5A-195.

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    R I V E R M A N U A L 19 THE ALABAMA POINT SYSTEM Alabama established a uniform system of suspending driver licenses on either or both of the grounds listed in §32-5A-195. The following classification of point values shall be assessed for the following enumerated offenses against each driver, whether occuring in the State of Alabama or elsewhere: • Any conviction

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    L 19 THE ALABAMA POINT SYSTEM Alabama established a uniform system of suspending driver licenses on either or both of the grounds listed in §32-5A-195. The following classification of point values shall be assessed for the following enumerated offenses against each driver, whether occuring in the State of Alabama or elsewhere: • Any conviction that resulted from a charge that involved 6 Points the

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    Obey Construction/Maintenance Zone Markers/ 3 Points • Emergency Vehicle Violation 2 Points • Failure to Signal/Use Incorrect Turn Signal 2 Points • Making Improper Turn 2 Points • Coasting 2 Points • Unsafe Operation 2 Points schedule: 12-14 Points in a 2-year period 60 days 15-17 Points in a 2-year period 90 days 18-20 Points in a 2-year period 120 days 21-23 Points in

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    5-17 Points in a 2-year period 90 days 18-20 Points in a 2-year period 120 days 21-23 Points in a 2-year period 180 days 24 and above points in a 2-year period 365 days Upon receipt of notice of the suspension of his driver license, the driver may request a pre-suspension or administrative hearing in the county of his residence before an agent of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

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    Alabama DRIVER MANUAL PUBLISHED BY ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION P.

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    Alabama DRIVER MANUAL PUBLISHED BY ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION P.O. BOX 1471 MONTGOMERY, AL 36102-1471 KAY IVEY GOVERNOR HAL TAYLOR SECRETARY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT JON ARCHER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HOLLEY COOK DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION ALEA WEBSITE:

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    A l A b A m A l A w E n f o r c E m E n t A g E n c y 29 Parking is NOT allowed at the following places: • Within intersections. • On a crosswalk or a sidewalk. • Within

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    • Within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway. • Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

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    to some degree. Greater impairment results as the blood alcohol concentration increases. At .08 per- cent all individuals are definitely impaired. Under Alabama law, it is unlawful to drive with a concentration of .08 percent or more alcohol in the blood, or while under the influence of alcohol. Special studies show that FATAL accident involvement of drinking drivers is as high as 50 percent

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    and daycare drivers whose blood alcohol content is .02% or more. Penalty for a first conviction is a fine of $600 to $2,100, up to one year in jail or by both fine and imprisonment. In addition, the driver license will be suspended for 90 days. For a second conviction in 10 years the fine ranges from $1,100 to $5,100, a jail sentence of

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    conviction or subsequent conviction is a Class C felony. Fines range from $4,100 to $10,100, with a five-year revocation of driver license. Additionally, the offender may be imprisoned for not less than one year and one day or more than 10 years. IMPLIED CONSENT LAW Any person who operates a motor vehicle upon the public highways of this state shall be deemed to have

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    at this intersection. Speed limit as posted under normal conditions. These are the “maximum” and “minimum” speeds permitted on this section of the highway. “Minimum” limits are usually posted on free- ways and other controlled access highways. 30 miles an hour is the top speed permitted in this area. EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT NO TURNS SPEED LIMIT 55 MINIMUM 45

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    lane if travel lane is narrow. Shared Lane Markings (Sharrow) inform road users that people on bicycles might occupy the travel lane. You are about to enter a road construction area. Be on the look-out for flagman, one-way traffic, other signs or obstructions. Proceed with cau- tion and obey signs and instructions. Flagman ahead. Workers in or near roadway. Mowing equipment ahead. Flashing arrow

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    Road with Large Vehicles ........................................27 Parking ..............................................28 Alabama’s Safety Belt and Child Restraint Laws .............................30 C hapter 4 - The Driver Your Personality Affects Your Driving ........................................31 Cellular Phone/Texting Usage ...........32 Highway

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    6 0 c h A p t E r 6 / t r A f f i c l A w s STATUTORY SPEED LIMITS INCLUDE: 30 miles per hour in an urban district 35 miles per hour unpaved road 45 miles per hour county paved road (unless posted) 55 miles per hour in other locations 65 miles per hour where posted 70 miles per hour where posted on interstate Minimum speed limits may also be set on some roadways.

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    miles per hour unpaved road 45 miles per hour county paved road (unless posted) 55 miles per hour in other locations 65 miles per hour where posted 70 miles per hour where posted on interstate Minimum speed limits may also be set on some roadways. Where they are posted, any speed below that minimum is considered to be unlawful under normal weather, road, and

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    all vehicles, regardless of classification, only the upper 6 inches of the front windshield may be tinted with a transparent material. On passenger cars such as sedans, coupes and station wagons, all windows (side and rear) may have tinting that allows at least 32 percent light transmission. For other vehicles such as SUVs, trucks, vans and RVs, front-seat side windows are subject to the

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    only the upper 6 inches of the front windshield may be tinted with a transparent material. On passenger cars such as sedans, coupes and station wagons, all windows (side and rear) may have tinting that allows at least 32 percent light transmission. For other vehicles such as SUVs, trucks, vans and RVs, front-seat side windows are subject to the same 32 percent restriction. Darker

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    of the other acceptable documents for social security number) AND one other form from the “Primary Listing”. For the purpose of administering the licensing of non-working authorized foreign national applicants for an Alabama driver license and non-driver identification cards, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency presumes their status in

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    6 c h A p t E r 1 / y o u r l i c E n s E t o D r i v E WHO CANNOT BE LICENSED An Alabama driver license shall not be issued to: • Persons under 16 years of age.

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    issued for a traffic violation unless the licensee is stopped for a separate violation of the law and issued a citation or warrant for the separate violation. No points will be assessed for violation of the above restrictions. Violation of any of the above restrictions will result in the restrictive period being extended by 6 months or until the driver reaches 18 years of

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    consent. • Going to or from their regular workplace. • Going to or from a school sponsored event. • Going to or from a religious sponsored event. • Driving due to a medical, fire, or law enforcement related emergency. 3. Drive while operating any handheld commu- nication device. (New for 2010) Violations will result in an extension of the graduated license period and/or suspension

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    of a person who is 16 years of age or age 17 with a license less than 6 months: 1. May not have more than 1 nonfamily passenger other than the parent, guardian or supervising licensed driver at least 21 years of age. (New for 2010, reduced from four.) 2. The student may not operate a vehicle between 12 midnight and 6 a.m. unless

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    4. Does not apply to individuals that have been legally relieved of minority status (the state or period of being below the legal age). 5. A person under the age of 18 may not apply for an unrestricted driver license until that person has held a learner license for at least a six-month period with no violations of the restrictions. (Must be 17.) 15

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    age 17 with a license less than 6 months: 1. May not have more than 1 nonfamily passenger other than the parent, guardian or supervising licensed driver at least 21 years of age. (New for 2010, reduced from four.) 2. The student may not operate a vehicle between 12 midnight and 6 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian unless: • Accompanied