SB211 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
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: SB211 increases the allowed size and weight for ATVs and recreational off-road vehicles and changes how registrations and related funds are handled in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
It increases the maximum width and weight for ATVs and recreational off-highway vehicles. It changes who handles registrations (the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency) and how fees are collected and deposited, including a new $5 issuance/transfer/renewal fee and a $2.50 dealer deduction, with funds going to the Public Safety Fund rather than a separate off-road vehicle account. It also repeals an older administration provision and clarifies private-use registrations and fund purposes (safety education, administration, trails, and grants).

Who It Affects
ATV and recreational off-highway vehicle owners and operators in Alabama, who face higher size/weight limits and updated registration rules and fees.
ATV/ROV dealers and state/local government entities involved in registration and funding (Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and counties/municipalities), who must follow new registration processes, handle fees, and may benefit from grants for trails.

Key Provisions
Define and raise maximum width and weight for ATVs (60 inches width; 1,500 pounds dry weight).
Define and raise maximum width and weight for recreational off-highway vehicles (80 inches width; 2,500 to 3,500 pounds).
Shift registration administration to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and allow dealers to assist at sale; require monthly submission and issuance of a registration sticker.
Impose a $5 issuance/renewal/transfer/duplicate fee; allow a $2.50 dealer deduction per registration.
Deposit registration fees into the State Treasury's off-road vehicle account under the Public Safety Fund; remove earmarked fund use and repeal 32-12A-14.
Private-use registrations valid for three years, non-transferable; fund uses include safety education, administration, trail development, and grants to counties and municipalities.

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Subjects: Motor Vehicles