HB296 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Connie C. Rowe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Traffic citations, super speeders, additional civil penalties imposed, distribution of fees, revocation of driver's license under certain conditions

Summary

HB296 would create a new $200 penalty for super speeding (25 mph or more over the posted limit) when the limit is at least 50 mph, designate violators as 'super speeders,' and specify how penalties are collected and used.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill adds a $200 civil penalty for drivers convicted of driving 25+ mph over the posted speed limit (where the limit is 50 mph or higher). The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency must notify offenders within 30 days of the qualifying ticket and conviction. If the penalty is not paid within 90 days, the driver's license or driving privileges are suspended and a $50 reinstatement fee is charged when applying for reinstatement. Penalties are deposited into the Highway Traffic Safety Fund and then distributed to the Motor Vehicle Replacement Fund, the Highway Traffic Safety Fund (with one-third for first responder communications and two-thirds for hiring more state troopers), and the Alabama Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; the act also specifies an effective date.

Who It Affects

• Drivers convicted of super speeding (25+ mph over the posted limit when the limit is 50 mph or greater) and their driving privileges
• State and local public safety agencies and personnel who administer and benefit from the penalty funds (ALEA, first responders, patrol staffing, and peace officers' retirement/benefit funds)

Key Provisions

• Imposes a civil penalty of $200 on drivers convicted of driving 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit, when the posted limit is 50 mph or greater, and classifies them as 'super speeders'.
• Requires ALEA to notify offenders within 30 days of receipt of a qualifying ticket and conviction; if the penalty is not paid within 90 days, the driver's license or driving privileges are suspended and a $50 reinstatement fee is charged when applying for reinstatement.
• All civil penalties are deposited into the Highway Traffic Safety Fund; after expenses, net proceeds are distributed: 33 1/3 percent to the Motor Vehicle Replacement Fund; 60 1/3 percent to the Highway Traffic Safety Fund (with one-third for first responder communications and two-thirds for hiring additional state troopers); 6 1/3 percent to the Alabama Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after the act becomes law.

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