SB19 Alabama 2011 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Speed limits on highways, enforcement by municipalities authorized, Sec. 32-5A-171 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, a law enforcement officer or a peace officer of any incorporated municipality which has less than 19,000 inhabitants according to the most recent federal decennial census is prohibited from enforcing speed limits on any interstate highway
This bill would delete this provision
To amend Section 32-5A-171 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to maximum speed limits on highways; to provide for enforcement of speed limits by any municipality or any law enforcement officer of a municipality on any interstate within the municipality.
Subjects
Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2011 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB19 Alabama 2011 Session - Introduced |