Alabama Under Alabama Law, cyclists generally enjoy the same rights and responsibilities as motorists.
All states have some special rules that apply only to bicycles, given their special features.
Alabama's bike laws are summarized on the other side of this brochure. In Auburn, the downtown district is a popular place to be, and it can get pretty congested when it's full of bikes, cars, skateboards, and pedestrians. To keep downtown safe and enjoyable, the Auburn City Council adopted the Ordinance below to regulate bicycles. Approximately 12 bicycles can be parked in the space required for one automobile. The Ordinance is basically common-sense rules for handling bikes in a congested area.