HB437 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alvin Holmes
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: City of Montgomery, placement of signs regarding photographic traffic signal amended, Act 2009-740, 2009 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Summary: HB437 amends Act 2009-740 to require Montgomery to post signs at every location using automated red-light cameras, add signage and notice requirements, and adjust fines and court costs for violations.
What This Bill Does
It requires the city to post signs at roadway entry points and at each intersection where camera enforcement is used, with specific wording. It requires a public announcement and at least a 30-day public awareness campaign before using the system, and allows decoy devices and location changes without notice. It also sets fines up to $100 for civil violations, adds a $10 court cost to Montgomery's municipal court costs for notices, and directs that the extra $10 go to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center for recordkeeping, with costs distributed like misdemeanor violations, and ratifies Ordinance 10-2007.

Who It Affects
Motorists and residents of Montgomery who will receive clearer warnings and notices about automated red-light enforcement and potential fines
The City of Montgomery and its municipal court system (and the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center), which will implement signage, process notices, and handle fines and costs

Key Provisions
Fines and costs: Civil fines may not exceed $100; municipal court costs may be assessed like misdemeanor violations; an additional $10 court cost is added to Montgomery's costs for these notices, with the $10 going to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center for recordkeeping; costs are distributed as for misdemeanor violations; Ordinance No. 10-2007 is ratified
Signage at entries and intersections: The city must post a sign at each roadway entry point and at each intersection where a photographic enforcement system is used, with wording such as AUTOMATED CAMERAS USED IN RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT or similar
Public notice and awareness: Before operating any photographic enforcement system, the city must publicly announce it and run a minimum 30-day public awareness campaign; the city may place decoy devices and may change locations without public notice
Warning signs: The city must post warning signs within 60 yards of every intersection where a device is used; signs must be placed not closer than 10 feet from the road edge and be 6 to 8 feet high, with wording AUTOMATED CAMERAS USED IN RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT and reflective material

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Montgomery County