HJR177 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Defensive driving videos, urging Alabama high schools and Alabama Public Television to show to educate drivers

Summary

HJR177 is a non-binding resolution urging Alabama high schools and Alabama Public Television to regularly show defensive driving videos to educate drivers and improve public safety.

What This Bill Does

It does not create a new law; it acts as a recommendation. It urges Alabama high schools and Alabama Public Television to regularly screen traffic safety videos that teach defensive driving to high school students, teenagers, and the public. The aim is to educate drivers and reduce crashes, especially involving teens, using these videos as a public safety measure. If enacted, a copy of the resolution will be provided to the Director of Alabama Public Television and the Alabama State Board of Education.

Who It Affects

• Alabama high schools - urged to regularly screen defensive driving videos.
• Alabama Public Television - urged to partner and show the videos.
• Teen drivers (and the general public) in Alabama - the intended audience for the educational videos.

Key Provisions

• Urges Alabama Public Television and all high schools to regularly screen traffic safety videos that teach the principles of defensive driving.
• Target audience includes high school students, teenagers, and the public at large to educate drivers and improve public safety.
• Upon passage, a copy of the resolution will be given to the Director of Alabama Public Television and the Alabama State Board of Education.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative