HB565 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: George “Tootie” Bandy
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Lee Co., county roads in subdivisions in unincorporated areas of county, speed limits, altering by co. commission
Summary: HB565 sets a default 25 mph speed limit for county roads in unincorporated Lee County subdivisions, with exceptions only if an engineering design or study approved by the County Engineer allows a different limit, and violations follow existing penalties.
What This Bill Does
It applies to platted subdivisions, manufactured home communities, condominiums, or other platted developments under county control in unincorporated areas. The default speed limit is 25 mph unless a different limit is approved based on engineering design or an engineering study accepted by the County Engineer. Violations are treated as traffic offenses and carry penalties as provided by current law.

Who It Affects
Drivers and residents living in unincorporated Lee County subdivisions and developments, who would be subject to the 25 mph limit unless an exception is approved.
Developers, property owners, builders, and county officials (including the Lee County Engineer and County Commission), who would determine, approve, and enforce any alternative speed limits and related penalties.

Key Provisions
Default speed limit on interior county roads within platted subdivisions or developments in unincorporated Lee County is 25 miles per hour unless an alternative limit is set by an engineering design or an engineering study approved by the Lee County Engineer.
Violations of the set speed limits are traffic offenses and carry penalties in line with existing law.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor.

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