HB223 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Rules of the road, bicyclists, hand and arm signals, bicyclists authorized to give hand signals from right side, Sec. 32-5A-135 am'd.
Summary: HB223 would let bicyclists signal a right turn by extending their right hand horizontally from the right side of the bicycle, in addition to the existing left-side signals.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 32-5A-135 to allow bicyclists to signal a right turn by extending the right hand and arm horizontally to the right side of the bicycle. This provides an alternative to signaling from the left side, where the current requirement is to extend the signal upward for a right turn. The left-side signaling requirements remain for other signals, and bicyclists may use the right-side horizontal signal for right turns. The change takes effect on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Bicyclists who ride in Alabama: can use a right-side horizontal signal to indicate a right turn.
Drivers and other road users: may see and respond to the new right-side hand signal from bicyclists.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 32-5A-135 to allow bicyclists to signal a right turn by extending the right hand and arm horizontally to the right side of the bicycle.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after the Governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Highways, Roads, and Bridges