HB107 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Juandalynn GivanRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to Jefferson County; to prohibit certain forms of street racing and exhibition driving; to authorize the county commission to assess civil penalties for violations; to authorize the towing and impoundment of a motor vehicle for a violation; to provide for the administration and enforcement procedures; and to provide adjudicative and appellate procedures.
Summary: HB107 would prohibit certain forms of street racing and exhibition driving in Jefferson County and allow civil penalties, towing, and impoundment of vehicles for violations, with enforcement and appeals procedures.
What This Bill Does
The bill applies only to Jefferson County and defines activities like burnout, donut, speed contest, exhibition of speed, and sideshow. It bans these activities on public roads, off-street parking facilities, or private property without the owner's consent. It allows the Jefferson County Commission to set civil penalties and authorize the towing and impounding of vehicles for violations, with specified impound durations and storage requirements. It establishes procedures for notices, adjudication, and appeals, including use of automated enforcement, lien rights for towing companies, and potential court involvement to collect penalties.

Who It Affects
Vehicle owners and drivers in Jefferson County who could be cited for violations, face civil penalties, and be responsible for towing and storage charges.
Local government entities, including the Jefferson County Commission, traffic enforcement officers, and towing/storage businesses, who would administer penalties, enforce rules, and manage liens and appeals.

Key Provisions
Section 1 defines Jefferson County scope and terms such as burnout, donut, motor vehicle speed contest, motor vehicle exhibition of speed, sideshow, off-street parking facility, and traffic enforcement officer.
Section 2 prohibits on public roads, off-street parking facilities, or other property the listed activities (speed contest, exhibition of speed, sideshow, burnout, donut) without the owner's consent.
Section 3 allows use of automated traffic enforcement to detect violations and lets the county commission establish civil penalties by resolution.
Section 4 authorizes towing and impoundment of violator vehicles with time limits (10 days for first, 20 days for second, 30 days for third or subsequent violations) and creates a lien for towing/storage fees.
Section 5 provides district court adjudication for civil violations and outlines hearing procedures, penalties, costs, and the burden of proof at adjudication.
Section 6 offers affirmative defenses (e.g., stolen vehicle or plate, wrongful ownership) and requires supporting proof if claimed at the time of violation.
Section 7 allows an adjudicative hearing if penalties are not paid or liability is not timely contested, under specified conditions.
Section 8-9 describes appeal rights to the circuit court on a de novo basis, including cost allocation and court procedures.
Section 10 sets evidentiary rules for photo/video evidence, including image clarity requirements and identification considerations.
Section 11 states the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

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