HB639 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Allen TreadawayRepresentative
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Micky Hammon Mike Ball Arthur Payne Mike Hill Dickie Drake
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Motor Vehicles, dump trucks, operation with bed raised prohibited, penalties
Summary: HB639 would ban dump trucks from driving on Alabama roads with their beds raised, set penalties for violations, and define key terms and enforcement details.
What This Bill Does
The bill prohibits operating a dump truck on any Alabama highway with the bed raised more than 45 degrees, except when actively dumping. It defines 'dump truck' and 'highway' for this rule. Violations are Class C misdemeanors for the first offense and Class B misdemeanors for subsequent offenses, enforceable by any law enforcement officer (citations allowed at accident scenes with reasonable cause). It creates a new crime, is exempt from local-fund requirements under Amendment 621, and would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Dump truck operators and trucking companies that use dump beds, who must not drive with the bed raised on highways unless dumping and could face misdemeanors for violations.
Law enforcement officers and the courts in Alabama who would enforce the rule, issue citations, and adjudicate penalties; the general public may be affected by potentially reduced hazards on roads.

Key Provisions
Prohibits driving a dump truck on any Alabama highway with the bed raised more than 45 degrees, except when actively dumping, and defines 'dump truck' and 'highway'.
Imposes penalties: Class C misdemeanor for the first offense and Class B misdemeanor for subsequent offenses; enforcement by law enforcement officers; allows citations at accident scenes; excludes the bill from requiring local government approval under Amendment 621 and specifies its effective date.

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