Bill > SB341

This bill, known as the Alabama Work Zone Safety Act, establishes a pilot program to implement photographic speed enforcement systems in work zones on interstate highways to enhance worker safety, as highway construction zones are identified as high-risk environments due to high-speed traffic. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) will collaborate to develop a plan for this pilot program by October 1, 2026, with full implementation and enforcement not occurring before November 16, 2026, to allow for a phased rollout and driver awareness. A "speeding violation" is defined as exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour in an active work zone, which requires specific signage and worker presence. Violations captured by these automated systems will result in a civil traffic citation, not a criminal offense, with a civil penalty of $250, and will not affect a driver's license points or status. The program is set to conclude on September 30, 2028, unless extended by the Legislature, and collected civil penalties will be split equally between ALEA and the DOT to cover program costs and fund work zone safety initiatives.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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