SB181 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mark Slade Blackwell

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Motor vehicles, Insurance, discount for seniors (55 and over) who complete motor vehicle accident prevention course, Sec 27-13-121 am'd

Summary

SB181 would reduce the required hours for the senior motor vehicle accident prevention course from eight to six and allow online instruction to qualify for an insurance premium reduction.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill changes the required course length to at least six hours of either classroom or online instruction for seniors 55 and older. It also allows the course to be completed online, not just in person. The course must still be sponsored by the National Safety Council, the American Automobile Association, the American Association of Retired Persons, or an equivalent program approved by the Department of Public Safety, and the sponsoring entity must certify instructors and outline the course contents.

Who It Affects

• Seniors aged 55 and older who want to qualify for an insurance premium reduction, as they can use a shorter, online or in-person course to meet requirements.
• Course sponsors and instructors (such as the National Safety Council, AAA, AARP, or DPS-approved equivalents) who must certify instructors and define course contents, and may offer online or reduced-hour formats.

Key Provisions

• Minimum course hours reduced from eight to six hours (classroom or online).
• Online instruction is allowed for the motor vehicle accident prevention course.
• Course sponsorship remains with NSC, AAA, AARP, or an equivalent DPS-approved program.
• Instructors must be certified by the sponsoring entity.
• Course contents must be outlined by the sponsoring entity.

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

Subjects

Motor Vehicles