SB165 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ben H. Brooks

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Rusty GloverGeorge M. “Marc” Keahey

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Motor vehicles, low speed vehicles and mini trucks, license tag category established, restrictions, certificate of title not required, safety standards, Sec. 32-6-59 added; Secs. 32-8-31, 40-12-240 am'd.; Act 2009-746, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd. (2010-20232)

Summary

SB165 creates a license tag category for low speed vehicles and mini-trucks, exempts them from title requirements, and sets safety standards and operating rules for these vehicles on Alabama roads.

What This Bill Does

It requires the annual license tax and registration fees for low speed vehicles and mini-trucks to be the same as private passenger cars. It allows these vehicles to operate on public roads with speed limits of 25 mph or less, and requires a restricted-use license tag attached to the vehicle. It exempts low speed vehicles and mini-trucks from certificate of title, and adds definitions and safety standards for these vehicles, including compliance with federal safety standards for LSVs and specific mini-truck requirements like speed governor and equipment. It takes effect January 1, 2011.

Who It Affects

• Owners and operators of low speed vehicles and mini-trucks in Alabama, who must register and tag these vehicles and follow restricted-use rules.
• Vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and state and local agencies (such as the Department of Revenue and licensing officials) involved in titling, registering, and enforcing safety standards for these vehicles.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a license tax/registration fee for low speed vehicles and mini-trucks equal to that of a private passenger automobile, with fees distributed the same way.
• Allows operation on public roads with speed limits of 25 mph or less, plus a restricted license tag indicating restricted use.
• Exempts low speed vehicles and mini-trucks from title issuance; defines these vehicles in 40-12-240 and updates related registration provisions.
• Sets safety standards: low speed vehicles must meet 49 CFR 571.500; mini-trucks have detailed specifications (weight, speed governor, lighting, cab, seat belts, etc) and must meet GVWR parameters.
• Effective date: January 1, 2011.

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Subjects

Motor Vehicles