Alabama Statutes

§ 32-5A-244 — Footrests and Handlebars

Alabama § 32-5A-244

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 32Motor Vehicles and Traffic

Ch. 5ARules of the Road

Art. 11Motorcycles

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Ala. Code § 32-5A-244 (2026).

Text

(a)Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests for such passenger.

(b)No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 15 inches in height above that portion of the seat occupied by the operator.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1980, No. 80-434, p. 604, §13-105.)

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