HB528 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Randy WoodAllen TreadawayTerri CollinsDan WilliamsWes LongKen Johnson

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Motorcycles and bicycles, red lights, authorized to proceed while red under certain conditions if light controlled by traffic-control device, Sec. 32-5A-32 am'd.

Summary

HB528 would let motorcycle, moped, and bicycle riders go through a red light at controlled intersections after a full 60-second stop, if it is safe to proceed.

What This Bill Does

It adds an exception to Alabama's traffic-control signal law for riders of motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles. After stopping completely at a red light for 60 seconds, they may proceed through the intersection if it is safe. If they do not make the 60-second stop, they must treat the red signal like a stop sign and decide if it is safe to proceed. The change adds this option while keeping existing green and yellow signal rules in place and becomes law a few months after passage.

Who It Affects

• Motorcycle riders in Alabama, who would be allowed to proceed through a red light after a 60-second stop if it is safe
• Moped and bicycle riders in Alabama, who would have the same option as motorcycles

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-5A-32 to add an exception allowing motorcycle, moped, or bicycle riders to proceed through a traffic-control device's intersection after stopping for 60 seconds, if safe
• If the rider does not complete a 60-second stop, they must treat the red signal as a stop sign and determine if it is safe to proceed
• Notwithstanding any other law, this provision applies to intersections controlled by traffic-control devices and requires the rider to come to a full stop for 60 seconds and exercise due care
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial 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