Bill > SB94

This bill aims to strengthen regulations and penalties surrounding the misuse of disabled parking spaces in Alabama, while also introducing new technological and procedural measures. Key provisions include clarifying that it is unlawful for anyone without a valid disability placard or license plate, or who is not transporting someone with one, to park in designated disabled spots at various public and private locations, with increased fines for repeat offenders and mandatory community service for second and subsequent offenses, which can include working for organizations serving individuals with disabilities. The bill also mandates that executors of a deceased disabled individual's estate must notify the Department of Revenue of their death within 90 days or at the time of probate, as disability placards will expire one week after the individual's passing. Furthermore, it authorizes the development of an electronic scanning system for disability placards, featuring scannable barcodes or QR codes that link to the holder's name and placard status, accessible only to the Department of Revenue and law enforcement for verification purposes. The bill also clarifies the definition of "access aisles," the striped areas next to disabled parking spaces, and grants law enforcement the authority to tow illegally parked vehicles and issue citations for parking in these aisles.

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