§ 11-73-4 — Operation of Low-Speed Vehicles on Roads and Streets of Class 2 Municipalities - Conditions

Alabama § 11-73-4

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 11: Counties and Municipal Corporations
• Ch. 73: Low Speed Vehicle Operation on Streets

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A low-speed vehicle may only be operated on any public roads or streets under the following conditions:
(1) The vehicle may not be operated on a public road or street by any person other than a licensed driver.
(2) The vehicle may be operated only during the hours between sunrise and sunset, unless the municipality has determined that a low-speed vehicle may be operated between sunset and sunrise and the vehicle is equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a windshield.
(3) The vehicle is certified as meeting all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations governing safety, emissions, and antitheft standards, including the safety standards provided in 49 C.F.R. Section 571.500.
(4) The vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number which conforms to National Highway Safety and Traffic Administration standards, the manufacturer’s statement of origin states that the vehicle complies with the safety standards for a low-speed vehicle or that the vehicle complies with 49 C.F.R. Section 571.500, and the vehicle has affixed thereto a decal certifying that the vehicle meets these safety standards.
(5) The vehicle has a current license plate issued by the license plate issuing official.

Legislative History

(Act 2017-150, §4.)