HB556 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Holmes
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Driver's licenses, penalties for violations of restrictions on Stage II driver's licenses, revised, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.
Summary: HB556 tightens penalties for violations of Stage II teen driver restrictions, adds parental accountability, and introduces education/behind-the-wheel requirements for 16-year-olds seeking Stage II licenses.
What This Bill Does
It makes violations of Stage II restrictions punishable by revoking the Stage II license and forcing a revert to a Stage I learner’s permit for six months, along with a $250 fine and two points on the driver's record. It also allows for an automatic 60-day suspension and a six-month extension of the restricted period if the driver commits a second moving violation or other listed offenses. It adds a new civil fine of $500 for parents or guardians who knowingly allow a Stage I or Stage II driver to violate restrictions. It requires 16-year-old Stage II applicants to hold a Stage I license for at least six months and to submit parental consent and either 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice or driver education completion before licensure.

Who It Affects
Teens under 18 who hold a Stage II restricted license and violate its restrictions; they would face license revocation to Stage I for six months, a $250 fine, and two points.
Parents, legal guardians, or other adults who knowingly allow a Stage I or Stage II driver to violate restrictions; they could be fined $500 plus court costs.
16-year-old applicants for a Stage II license; they must meet new prerequisites (six months with Stage I, parental consent, and proof of behind-the-wheel practice or driver education) before licensure.

Key Provisions
Violation of Stage II restrictions: revocation of Stage II license, revert to Stage I for six months, $250 fine plus court costs, and two points on driving record.
Automatic suspension and extension: if a driver with restricted privileges commits a second moving violation or certain offenses, the license is automatically suspended for 60 days and the restricted status is extended for six months.
Parental/guardian liability: a person who knowingly allows a Stage I or Stage II driver to violate restrictions faces a $500 fine plus costs.
16-year-old Stage II prerequisites: require six months with Stage I, parental consent, and either 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice or completion of a state-approved driver education course before Stage II licensure.

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