SB89 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mark Slade BlackwellTrip PittmanGreg J. ReedClay ScofieldBryan Taylor

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Motor vehicles, commercial driver's licenses, military commercial motor vehicle, exempt from skills test under certain conditions, Sec. 32-6-49.8 am'd.

Summary

The bill would let Alabama waive the CDL skills test for military CMV drivers who meet federal requirements and allow the test to be given by U.S. Armed Forces personnel on military bases.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 32-6-49.8 to require the Department of Public Safety to waive the commercial driver license skills test for applicants who meet the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 383.77, in line with federal law. It also authorizes the skills test to be administered by U.S. Armed Forces personnel on U.S. military bases. The bill maintains existing testing options, including third-party testing, under the same framework.

Who It Affects

• CMV drivers who are current or former military and meet federal requirements will have the skills test waived and can obtain a CDL without taking the test.
• U.S. Armed Forces personnel and military bases are authorized to administer the CDL skills tests on military bases.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-6-49.8 to require DPS to waive the skills test for CDL applicants who meet the requirements of 49 CFR part 383.77, aligning with federal law.
• Authorizes the CDL skills test to be given by U.S. Armed Forces personnel on U.S. military bases and makes the act effective immediately after signature.

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