Alabama Transportation Institute
The Alabama Transportation Institute (ATI) serves as an independent resource that develop unbiased information for local, state and national leaders in developing transportation policy.
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Alabama. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Universal helmet law enacted 1967
None
4 years
None
Illegal
None
70
70
65
65
65
65
0.15
90 days
None
Mandatory for high BAC (0.15 and above), refusal to provide BAC, presence of a child under 14 years of age, If someone besides the offender was injured at the time of the offense and all repeat offenders
Yes
Yes
Under 1 yrs or under 20 lbs in rear-facing seat
1-4 yrs or 20-40 lbs in forward-facing child safety seat
5 yrs (but not yet 6) in booster seat
6-14 years
17
15
6
50; 0 with driver's ed.
16
Midnight - 6 a.m.
No more than 1
Primary
15 and over
All
No
No
16, or 17 with Intermediate License for less than 6 months. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
Specified jurisdictions
Permitted by state law
Specified jurisdictions
The Alabama Transportation Institute (ATI) serves as an independent resource that develop unbiased information for local, state and national leaders in developing transportation policy.
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Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.