Section 32-12-20 – Definition; Parent or Guardian Not to Authorize or Permit Violations.
Section 32-12-20 Definition; parent or guardian not to authorize or permit violations. It is unlawful for any person to do any act forbidden or to fail to perform any act required by this chapter. The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or […]
Section 32-12-22 – License Requirements of Persons Operating Motor-Driven Cycles.
Section 32-12-22 License requirements of persons operating motor-driven cycles. (a) A person operating a motor-driven cycle with a Class M motorcycle license with a motor-driven cycle restriction, a motorcycle Class M displayed on the person’s regular license, or a Class M motorcycle license shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to […]
Section 32-12-24 – Brakes.
Section 32-12-24 Brakes. (a) Every motor-driven cycle when operated upon the highway shall be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold such vehicle. (b) The Director of Public Safety is authorized to require an inspection of the brakes of any motor-driven cycle and to disapprove any brakes which […]
Section 32-12-26 – Revocation of Operator’s License.
Section 32-12-26 Revocation of operator’s license. The Director of Public Safety shall be authorized to revoke the license of any operator of a motor-driven cycle convicted of violating any of the provisions of this article. (Acts 1949, No. 652, p. 1006, §6A.)
Section 32-12-27 – Penalties.
Section 32-12-27 Penalties. Any person who violates this article shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by fine and imprisonment. (Acts 1949, No. 652, p. 1006, §8.)
Section 32-12-41 – Specifications.
Section 32-12-41 Specifications. The protective helmet shall meet the following specifications: (1) DESIGN. One which is specifically designed for motorcycle riders and motorcycle passenger use. (2) EXTERIOR SHELL. A hard exterior shell of nonshatterable material, resistant to impact and penetration. (3) CRADLE. A firmly secured shock absorbent cradle for the head designed to support the […]
Section 32-12-42 – Duties of Manufacturers.
Section 32-12-42 Duties of manufacturers. The manufacturers of motorcycle helmets for sale in Alabama shall meet the following specifications and comply with the following procedures: (1) All protective helmets shall be required to meet minimum regulations of the USA standards set forth in Z-90 regulations of 1966. (2) A manufacturer desiring to secure approval of […]
Section 32-12-44 – Penalty for Violation of Article.
Section 32-12-44 Penalty for violation of article. Any person or manufacturer who shall violate any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1.00 nor more than $100.00, and may be imprisoned in the county jail or sentenced to hard labor for […]