HB361 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: David SessionsSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Roads and bridges, correct technical revision of Act 2017-375, provide for suspension of vehicle registration for unpaid toll violation, Secs. 23-2-167, 23-2-168, 23-2-169, 23-2-172, 23-2-173, 23-2-175 am'd.
Summary: HB 361 would revise Alabama toll enforcement to allow suspension of vehicle registrations for unpaid tolls and to adjust how administrative fees are assessed.
What This Bill Does
It updates and clarifies toll collection rules from Act 2017-375, including how tolls are charged when electronic devices or photo systems are used. It establishes a tiered system of administrative fees for unpaid tolls that accompanies toll invoices and citations. It authorizes suspension of vehicle registrations (and, after judgment, driving privileges) for nonpayment, with reinstatement requiring payment of all tolls and fees, and it allows civil suits to collect amounts. It also creates reciprocal enforcement with other states and lists exemptions for certain vehicles.

Who It Affects
Registered vehicle owners and operators who incur toll violations and may receive notices, owe tolls and escalating administrative fees, and face suspension of their vehicle registration or driving privileges.
Toll authorities, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Revenue, private toll entities, and law enforcement partners responsible for issuing notices, collecting fees, enforcing suspensions, and coordinating with other states.

Key Provisions
Section 23-2-167 defines key terms used in toll enforcement (Authority, Department, Electronic Toll Collection, Photo-Monitoring System, Owner, Vehicle, etc.).
Section 23-2-168 allows tolls to be collected electronically or via photo-monitoring when no electronic device is used, and requires account creation for electronic payments.
Section 23-2-169 establishes liability for tolls, permits use of photo/video records as evidence, requires sending notices to the registered owner, and outlines first/second notices and a final citation with escalating administrative fees.
Section 23-2-172 authorizes suspension of vehicle registration for nonpayment, outlines reinstatement procedures, and provides rights to appeal or civil action.
Section 23-2-173 allows reciprocal enforcement agreements with other states and sets terms for enforcement and data sharing.
Section 23-2-175 provides toll exemptions for school buses, active emergency and law enforcement vehicles, and other exemptions designated by toll authorities.
Section 2 specifies the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and 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: Highways, Roads, and Bridges