SB193 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Dan RobertsJ.T. Waggoner

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Shelby Co., motor vehicles, low speed vehicles, operation authorized, const. amend.

Summary

SB193 would authorize Shelby County and its municipalities to permit and regulate the use of low-speed vehicles on certain public roads.

What This Bill Does

The bill would amend the Alabama Constitution to let Shelby County and its cities decide to allow low-speed vehicles on designated public roads. It defines low-speed vehicles and requires they meet federal safety standards. Local governments would regulate by ordinance (cities) or resolution (unincorporated areas), and an election would be held to approve the amendment.

Who It Affects

• Shelby County residents and motorists in areas where local governments choose to allow low-speed vehicle use, as authorized by local regulations.
• Owners/operators of low-speed vehicles (including golf carts) who could drive on designated roads in Shelby County if regulations are adopted and safety standards are met.

Key Provisions

• Defines a low-speed vehicle as a four-wheeled vehicle with top speed ≤25 mph, weight <3,000 pounds, and certified to applicable federal safety standards (including 49 C.F.R. § 571.500).
• Municipalities within Shelby County may authorize and regulate low-speed vehicle use on certain roads within their limits by ordinance; the Shelby County Commission may authorize and regulate use on certain unincorporated roads by resolution.
• Requires a public election to approve the constitutional amendment.
• Applied only to Shelby County; does not grant statewide authorization.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments