Bill > HB134

This bill amends Alabama's motor vehicle registration and disability parking laws, making several key changes. For vehicle registrations, it modifies the late registration penalty process, clarifying that a $15 penalty applies for failing to register within 20 days of purchase, not renewing in the designated month, or not registering as required. The bill also provides a special provision for military personnel on deployment, allowing them to renew registrations within 30 days of deployment's end without penalties. Regarding disability parking violations, the bill increases penalties for illegally parking in disability-designated spaces, with fines escalating from $50 for the first offense to $500 for subsequent offenses. Additionally, second and subsequent offenders must complete 40 hours of community service related to disability awareness. The bill also changes how fines are distributed, with local law enforcement agencies now receiving 100% of fines for violations issued by local officers, instead of the previous split distribution. Law enforcement officers are explicitly authorized to tow vehicles illegally parked in accessible spaces and to issue tickets for parking in access aisles. The legislation will become effective on October 1, 2025, and will automatically be repealed three years later.

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