HB535 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Allen Farley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, licensure of operators, testing by Department of Public Safety, Secs. 32-5A-240, 32-12-22 am'd.

Summary

HB535 would require motorcycles to have a Class M designation and pass DPS-approved tests, add knowledge testing for certain licenses, and apply graduated licensing rules to riders 17 and under.

What This Bill Does

Starting Jan 1, 2015, motorcycle operators must pass a DPS-designated motorcycle test and display a Class M designation on their regular license or hold a Class M motorcycle license. People 14 years and older seeking a Class M license with a motor-driven cycle restriction must pass a knowledge test. Riders 17 years or younger operating a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle would be subject to the graduated licensing restrictions. For motor-driven cycles, operators must register the vehicle and obtain an operator's license, and those with Class M restrictions or Class M licenses would have rights and duties similar to other drivers.

Who It Affects

• Motorcycle operators: must obtain a Class M designation (on their regular license or as a Class M license) and pass a DPS-designated motorcycle test; 17 and under must follow graduated license restrictions.
• Motor-driven cycle operators: must register their vehicle and obtain an operator's license; 14+ can receive a Class M with restrictions or a Class M license after passing tests; 17 and under are subject to graduated license restrictions.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 32-5A-240 and 32-12-22 to require a Class M designation for motorcycle operators or a Class M motorcycle license, and to add DPS-designated testing requirements, with an effective date of January 1, 2015.
• Requires motorcycle operators to pass a DPS-designated motorcycle test and to display Class M on their license, or hold a Class M motorcycle license.
• Requires a knowledge test for 14-year-olds and older to obtain a Class M motorcycle license with a motor-driven cycle restriction.
• Subjects 17 years old or younger operating motorcycles or motor-driven cycles to the Graduated Driver's License restrictions.
• For motor-driven cycles, requires registration and an operator's license; a Class M license with a motor-driven cycle restriction or a Class M license will grant rights and duties similar to other drivers.

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