HB223 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Parker MooreRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Off-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) and recreational off-road vehicles, registration with Ala. State Law Enforcement Agency, width and weight restrictions increased, Sec. 32-12A-1 am'd.
Summary: HB 223 would raise the maximum allowed width and weight for ATVs and recreational off-road vehicles in Alabama, changing how these vehicles are registered.
What This Bill Does
It increases the ATV width limit from 50 inches to 60 inches and the dry weight limit from 1,200 pounds to 1,500 pounds. It also increases the recreational off-highway vehicle width limit from 72 inches to 80 inches and the dry weight limit from 2,000 pounds to 2,500 pounds. The bill updates the official definitions to reflect these new limits and becomes effective immediately after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
ATV owners/operators who register ATVs with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, enabling registration of larger and heavier ATVs (up to 60 inches wide and 1,500 pounds).
Owners/operators of recreational off-highway vehicles who register these vehicles, enabling registration of larger and heavier models (up to 80 inches wide and 2,500 pounds).

Key Provisions
Amends Section 32-12A-1 to redefine ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV) as 60 inches or less in width and 1,500 pounds or less in dry weight.
Amends Section 32-12A-1 to redefine RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE as 80 inches or less in width and 2,500 pounds or less in dry weight.
Amends Section 32-12A-1 to reaffirm OFF-ROAD VEHICLE definitions consistent with the new ATV and recreational off-highway vehicle limits.
Effective date: immediately following passage and governor’s 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