SB286 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Motor vehicle, disability, disabled parking, placards to contain full name of person with disability, Sec. 32-6-231 am'd.
Summary: This bill requires identifying information to be provided before issuing disability parking placards and sets rules for placard issuance, expiration, and federal conformity.
What This Bill Does
Before a windshield placard is issued, the applicant must provide a state-issued driver's license number, a non-driver ID number, or a unique identifying number as prescribed by the Commissioner of Revenue. Each placard is removable, displays the International Symbol of Access, and is issued to designate the driver or passenger as having a disability. Long-term disability placards expire after up to five years and may require recertification before reissue; if the applicant does not have the disability license plate, a second placard may be issued. Temporary disability placards are available for up to six months, and placards that do not conform to federal rules will not be recognized; the act takes effect January 1, 2015.

Who It Affects
Individuals who apply for special access or disability access windshield placards must provide the required identification numbers, which determines eligibility and issuance.
State license issuing officials and the Commissioner of Revenue, who issue placards, collect identifying information, set expiration rules, and enforce conformity with federal standards.

Key Provisions
Requires submission of the applicant's state-issued driver's license number, non-driver identification number, or a unique identifying number prescribed by the Commissioner of Revenue before issuing a windshield placard.
Issuance of one removable windshield placard displaying the International Symbol of Access, designating the driver or passenger as having a disability.
Placards must be prepared by the commissioner in conformity with Public Law 100-641 and related rulemaking.
Long-term disability placards expire after a maximum of five years (or a shorter period designated by the commissioner) and must show the expiration date; may require recertification by a licensed physician before reissuance.
If the individual does not have the distinctive disability license plate, a second placard may be issued upon request.
Temporary disability placards may be issued for a period up to six months.
Placards not in conformity with federal rules (Public Law 100-641 and CFR guidelines) are not recognized as valid.
The act becomes effective January 1, 2015.

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Subjects: Motor Vehicles