SB221 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Motor vehicles, Driver's licenses, examination, drowsy driving, requirement that permit manual and State Dept. of Edu. driver's edcuation courses include
Summary: SB221 would require the driver’s manual, licensing exam materials, and high school driver education to include information and instruction about the dangers of drowsy driving.
What This Bill Does
The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency must strengthen and include information on drowsy driving in the Driver's Manual and any materials used to prepare people for the driver’s license exam. The State Department of Education must require public high school driver education courses to teach about the dangers of drowsy driving. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is enacted and approved.

Who It Affects
People applying for or holding a driver's license or permit will see more drowsy driving information in the manual and exam materials.
Public high school students taking driver education will be taught about drowsy driving.

Key Provisions
The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency must strengthen information about the dangers of drowsy driving in the Driver's Manual and other licensing materials used to prepare applicants for the license exam.
The State Department of Education must require any public high school driver's education course to include curriculum instruction on the dangers of drowsy driving.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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