HB100 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Todd Greeson

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jim McClendonKerry RichWayne Johnson

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Motor vehicles, driver without liability insurance and with suspended or revoked license or who has never been issued a driver's license, impoundment of motor vehicle authorized under certain conditions, procedures, civil penalties, sale of vehicle, proceeds to law enforcement

Summary

This bill would allow police to impound a vehicle for up to 90 days if the driver lacks liability insurance, has a suspended or revoked license, or has never been licensed, with notice, hearings, and a sale of the vehicle at the end of 90 days whose proceeds go to the enforcing agency.

What This Bill Does

A law enforcement officer could impound a vehicle for 90 days if the driver has no insurance, a suspended or revoked license, or has never been issued a license. The impounding agency must notify the registered owner and any lienholder and offer a hearing to challenge the impoundment. The vehicle can be released before sale if certain conditions are met, and the owner or lienholder must pay towing and storage fees; if not released after 90 days, the vehicle is sold and the proceeds go to the law enforcement agency that impounded it.

Who It Affects

• Drivers who lack liability insurance, have a suspended or revoked license, or have never been issued a driver's license, whose vehicles may be impounded for up to 90 days.
• Registered owners and lienholders of impounded vehicles, who must be notified, may request a hearing, and may be responsible for towing and storage costs; and whose vehicle may be sold if not released and whose proceeds go to the enforcing agency.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes a 90-day impoundment of a vehicle when the driver lacks liability insurance, has a suspended or revoked license, or has never been issued a license.
• Requires the impounding agency to notify the registered owner and lienholder within two working days and to provide a hearing to challenge the impoundment.
• Allows release before sale if the driver reinstates a license or provides proof of proper insurance (and other specified conditions); requires current license and registration for release; and obligates owners or agents to pay towing and storage fees.
• Imposes civil liability on the impounding agency for improper release of four times the towing/storage fees, up to $500, and requires on-site funds to handle transactions.
• If not released by end of 90 days, the vehicle must be sold and the sale proceeds, after storage fees, go to the law enforcement agency that impounded the vehicle.
• Effective date is the first day of the third month after passage and 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

Motor Vehicles