HB78 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Spencer Collier
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Motor vehicles, low speed vehicles and mini trucks, licensure, restrictions, safety equipment title not required, Sec. 32-6-59 added; Secs. 32-8-31, 40-12-240 am'd.; Act 2009-746, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd. (2010-20010)
Summary: HB78 creates a license plate category and rules for low-speed vehicles and mini-trucks, sets safety standards, and exempts them from title certificates while limiting where they can be used on Alabama roads.
What This Bill Does
It defines low-speed vehicles and mini-trucks and requires them to meet safety standards. It requires a license tax and registration fee for these vehicles, the same as private passenger cars. It exempts low-speed vehicles and mini-trucks from certificate of title requirements and requires a special license plate indicating restricted low-speed use; plates must be attached securely. It restricts operation to public roads with speed limits of 25 mph or less (with crossing allowances) and prohibits use on interstate highways; it becomes effective January 1, 2011.

Who It Affects
Owners and operators of low-speed vehicles and mini-trucks in Alabama, who must register, pay the license tax and fees, display the restricted-use license plate, and follow the driving restrictions.
Alabama state agencies and law enforcement (e.g., Department of Revenue, license issuing officials, and police) responsible for issuing plates, enforcing the restrictions, and updating titling rules.

Key Provisions
Creates a license tax and registration fee for low-speed vehicles and mini-trucks equal to the fee for private passenger automobiles.
Establishes operation restrictions: these vehicles may use public roads with posted limits of 25 mph or less, may cross intersections with higher-speed roads, must have a securely attached license tag indicating restricted low-speed use, and may not operate on interstate highways.
No certificate of title shall be issued for low-speed vehicles or mini-trucks.
Defines low-speed vehicle and mini-truck with specific criteria (speed and weight limits, safety features, and required compliance with applicable safety standards), including references to applicable federal regulations.
Effective date: January 1, 2011.

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Subjects: Motor Vehicles