HJR17 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Martin

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Department of Transportation, requested to post notices on highways

Summary

HJR17 asks Alabama's Department of Transportation to post electronic signs on all multi-lane highways, including Interstates, warning drivers to Keep Right Except to Pass or Make a Left Turn.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the resolution would urge the Department of Transportation to place and maintain electronic signs on all multi-lane highways with the Keep Right Except to Pass or Make a Left Turn message. It directs officials to install and maintain these signs or markers as described. This is a non-binding request from the legislature, not a new law with penalties.

Who It Affects

• Drivers on Alabama's multi-lane highways, who would see the new Keep Right signs.
• Alabama Department of Transportation and its officials, who would be responsible for placing and maintaining the signs.

Key Provisions

• The Department of Transportation is requested to post electronic signs on all multi-lane highways, including Interstates, with the warning 'Keep Right Except to Pass or Make a Left Turn.'
• Appropriate officials are requested to place and maintain the signs or markers as provided in the resolution.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative