SB64 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Rules of the road, bicyclists, right hand turn, bicyclists authorized to use right arm and hand extended horizontally, Sec. 32-5A-263 am'd.

Summary

SB64 would authorize bicyclists to signal a right turn by extending the right arm horizontally on the right side of the bicycle.

What This Bill Does

Adds a right-turn signaling option for bicyclists by allowing the right arm to extend horizontally on the bicycle to indicate a right turn. Keeps existing bicycle rules, including riding as near to the right as practicable, not riding more than two abreast, and using a usable bicycle path when available. An effective date is set: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Bicycle riders on roadways: can use a right-arm horizontal signal to indicate a right turn.
• Other road users (drivers and pedestrians who observe bicyclists): may encounter this signaling option.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-5A-263 to authorize signaling a right turn by extending the right arm and hand horizontally on the right side of the bicycle.
• Retains existing rules for bicycle operation on roadways, including staying near the right side, limiting to two abreast, and using bicycle paths when available.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Highways, Roads, and Bridges