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AL Code § 32-5A-350 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 5A - Rules of the Road.|Article 16 - Text Messaging While Operating a Motor Vehicle; Prohbited.|Section 32-5A-350 - Definitions; Prohibited Activities; Fines; Exceptions.

Section 32-5A-350Definitions; prohibited activities; fines; exceptions. (a) For purposes of this article, the following words have the following meanings: (1) WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE. A handheld cellular telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand alone computer, or any other similar wireless device that is readily removable from a vehicle and is used to write, send, or read text or data through manual input. The term "wireless telecommunication device" does not include a device which is voice-operated and which allows the user to send or receive a text-based communication without the use of either hand except to activate or deactivate a feature or function. (2) WRITE, SEND, OR READ A TEXT-BASED COMMUNICATION. Using a wireless telecommunication device to manually communicate with any person using text-based communication, including, but not limited to, communications referred to as a text message, instant message, or electronic mail. The term does not include reading, selecting, or entering a telephone number or name in a cell or wireless telephone or communication device for the purpose of making a telephone call. (b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a public road, street, or highway in Alabama while using a wireless telecommunication device to write, send, or read a text-based communication. (c) A person who violates subsection (b) is subject to fines as follows: (1) Twenty-five dollars ($25) for a first violation. (2) Fifty dollars ($50) for a second violation. (3) Seventy-five dollars ($75) for a third or subsequent violation. (d) Law enforcement officers enforcing this section may treat a violation of this section as the primary or sole reason for issuing a citation to a driver. (e) The following uses of wireless communication devices shall not be subject to the restrictions in this section: (1) An individual using a wireless communication device to obtain emergency services including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity. (2) An individual using a wireless communication device while the motor vehicle is parked on the shoulder of the highway, road, or street. (3) An individual using a wireless communication device as a global positioning or navigation system to receive driving directions which has been pre-programmed with the desired coordinates. The programming of coordinates while operating a vehicle remains a violation of this section. (Act 2012-291, p. 585, §1.)
AL Code § 32-5A-351 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 5A - Rules of the Road.|Article 16 - Text Messaging While Operating a Motor Vehicle; Prohbited.|Section 32-5A-351 - Violations.

Section 32-5A-351Violations. A conviction of this article shall be entered on the driving record of any individual charged under this article as a two-point violation. (Act 2012-291, p. 585, §2.)
AL Code § 32-5A-352 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 5A - Rules of the Road.|Article 16 - Text Messaging While Operating a Motor Vehicle; Prohbited.|Section 32-5A-352 - Disposition of Funds; Reporting.

Section 32-5A-352Disposition of funds; reporting. (a) In any case brought by a law enforcement officer employed by the Department of Public Safety all fines shall be allocated to the State General Fund. (b) Each state, county, and municipal law enforcement agency shall maintain statistical information on traffic stops made pursuant to this article on minority groups and report that information monthly to the Department of Public Safety. (Act 2012-291, p. 585, §3.)
AL Code § 32-7C-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 1 - Insurance Requirements.|Section 32-7C-1 - Definitions.

Section 32-7C-1Definitions.  For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) DIGITAL NETWORK. Any online-enabled application, software, website, or system offered or utilized by a TNC that enables the prearrangement of a ride with a TNC driver. (2) PERSONAL VEHICLE. A vehicle that meets both of the following criteria: a. Is used by a TNC driver to provide a prearranged ride. b. Is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by a TNC driver. (3) PREARRANGED RIDE. The provision of transportation by a TNC driver to a TNC rider, beginning when a TNC driver accepts a ride requested by a TNC rider through a digital network controlled by a TNC, continuing while the TNC driver transports the requesting TNC rider, and ending when the last requesting TNC rider departs from the personal vehicle of the TNC driver. A prearranged ride does not include transportation provided by any of the following pursuant to the Alabama Motor Carrier Act, Chapter 3 of Title 37: a. A shared expense carpool or vanpool arrangement. b. A regional transportation company or licensed motor carrier. (4) TNC. A transportation network company that is a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity licensed and operating in this state that uses a digital network to connect a TNC rider to a TNC driver who provides a prearranged ride. A TNC may not control, direct, or manage the personal vehicle or the TNC driver who connects to its digital network, except where agreed to by written contract. (5) TNC DRIVER. An individual who meets both of the following criteria: a. Receives connections to potential riders and related services from a TNC in exchange for payment of a fee to the TNC. b. Uses a personal vehicle to offer or provide a prearranged ride to a TNC rider upon connection through a digital network controlled by a TNC and in exchange for compensation or payment of a fee. (6) TNC RIDER. An individual who uses the digital network of a TNC to connect with a TNC driver who provides a prearranged ride to the TNC rider in the personal vehicle of the TNC driver between points chosen by the TNC rider. (Act 2016-409, §1.)
AL Code § 32-7C-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 1 - Insurance Requirements.|Section 32-7C-3 - Disclosure Requirements.

Section 32-7C-3Disclosure requirements.  The TNC shall disclose in writing to a TNC driver before the TNC driver is allowed to accept a request for a prearranged ride on the digital network of the TNC both of the following: (1) The insurance coverage, including the types of coverage and the limits for each coverage, that the TNC provides while the TNC driver uses a personal vehicle in connection with the use of the digital network of a TNC. (2) That the automobile insurance policy of the TNC driver may not provide any coverage while the TNC driver is logged on to the digital network of a TNC and is available to receive transportation requests or is engaged in a prearranged ride, depending on its terms. (Act 2016-409, §3.)
AL Code § 32-7C-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-20 - Definitions.

Section 32-7C-20Definitions. As used in this article, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) COMMISSION. The Public Service Commission. (2) DIGITAL NETWORK. Digital network, as defined in Section 32-7C-1. (3) GROSS TRIP FARE. The sum of the base fare charge, distance charge, and time charge for a complete trip at rates published on the TNC's website. The term does not include any additional fees, including airport or venue fees. (4) TNC. A transportation network company, as defined in Section 32-7C-1. (5) TNC DRIVER. A TNC driver as defined in Section 32-7C-1. (6) TNC RIDER. A TNC rider as defined in Section 32-7C-1. (7) TNC VEHICLE. A personal vehicle, as defined in Section 32-7C-1. (8) PREARRANGED RIDE. Prearranged ride, as defined in Section 32-7C-1. (Act 2018-127, §1.)
AL Code § 32-7C-21 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-21 - Relation to Chapter 3 of This Title; Registration Requirements.

Section 32-7C-21Relation to Chapter 3 of this title; registration requirements. (a) A TNC or TNC driver is not a common carrier, contract carrier, or motor carrier, as defined in Section 37-3-2, does not provide taxi or for-hire vehicle services, and is not subject to the Alabama Motor Carrier Act, Chapter 3, Title 37.  (b) A TNC driver is not required to register the vehicle that the TNC driver uses to provide prearranged rides under this article as a commercial motor vehicle or for-hire vehicle under the Alabama Motor Carrier Act, Chapter 3, Title 37. (Act 2018-127, §2.)
AL Code § 32-7C-22 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-22 - Permit Requirements.

Section 32-7C-22Permit requirements. (a) A person may not operate a TNC in the state without first having obtained a permit from the commission. (b) The commission shall issue a permit to each applicant that meets the requirements for a TNC under this article and may require the permit to be renewed annually. (c) A TNC operating under a municipal ordinance in a municipality of this state on June 30, 2018, may operate at any location in this state without the permit required under subsection (a) until the later of: (1) The thirtieth day after the date the permit process is adopted by the commission.  (2) The date the TNC's application for a permit under this section, submitted to the commission before the date described in subdivision (1), is approved or denied. (d) Any person who operates a TNC without having obtained a permit in accordance with this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. (Act 2018-127, §3.)
AL Code § 32-7C-24 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-24 - Agent for Service of Process.

Section 32-7C-24Agent for service of process. A TNC shall maintain an agent for service of process in the state. (Act 2018-127, §5.)
AL Code § 32-7C-25 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-25 - Fares.

Section 32-7C-25Fares. A TNC may charge a fare for the services provided to a TNC rider. If a fare is collected from a rider, the TNC shall disclose to the rider the fare or fare calculation on its digital network. If the fare is not disclosed to the rider before the beginning of the prearranged ride, the rider shall have the option to receive an estimated fare before the beginning of the prearranged ride. (Act 2018-127, §6.)
AL Code § 32-7C-26 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-26 - Tnc Digital Network Requirements.

Section 32-7C-26TNC digital network requirements. The TNC's digital network shall display a picture of the TNC driver, the first name of the TNC driver, and the make, model, and license plate number of the TNC driver's vehicle before the rider enters the TNC vehicle. (Act 2018-127, §7.)
AL Code § 32-7C-27 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-27 - Electronic Receipt.

Section 32-7C-27Electronic receipt. Within a reasonable period of time following the completion of a trip, a TNC shall transmit an electronic receipt to the rider that lists all of the following: (1) The origin and destination of the trip. (2) The total time and distance of the trip. (3) The total fare paid. (4) The TNC driver's first name. (Act 2018-127, §8.)
AL Code § 32-7C-28 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-28 - Automobile Insurance.

Section 32-7C-28Automobile insurance. A TNC driver or a TNC on behalf of the TNC driver shall maintain automobile insurance pursuant to Article 1 of this chapter. (Act 2018-127, §9.)
AL Code § 32-7C-29 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-29 - Tnc Driver Applicant Requirements; Impersonating a Tnc Driver.

Section 32-7C-29TNC driver applicant requirements; impersonating a TNC driver. (a) Before allowing an individual to accept trip requests through a TNC's digital network as a TNC driver, all of the following must occur: (1) The individual shall submit an application to the TNC that includes information regarding his or her address, age, driver's license, motor vehicle registration, and other information required by the TNC. (2) The TNC shall conduct, or have a third party conduct, a local and national criminal background check for each applicant that shall include a review of the following: a. A multistate or multi-jurisdiction criminal records locator or other similar commercial nationwide database with validation (primary source search). b. The United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website. (3) The TNC shall obtain and review, or have a third party obtain and review, a driving history report of each applicant. (b) The TNC may not permit an individual to act as a TNC driver on its digital network who: (1) Has had more than three moving violations in the prior three-year period, or one of the following major violations in the prior three-year period: a. Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. b. Reckless driving. c. Driving with a suspended or revoked license. (2) Has been convicted, within the past seven years, of any of the following: a. A felony. b. Misdemeanor driving under the influence, reckless driving, hit and run, or any other misdemeanor violent offense or sexual battery. (3) Is a match in the United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website. (4) Does not possess a valid driver's license. (5) Does not possess proof of registration for the motor vehicle or vehicles the applicant intends to use to provide prearranged rides. (6) Does not maintain proof of or does not possess automobile insurance required under Article 1 of this chapter. (7) Is under the age of 19 years. (c) (1) Any individual who impersonates a TNC driver without having met the requirements of this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.  (2) If an individual unlawfully impersonates a TNC driver under subdivision (1) while committing a felony, the unlawful impersonation may be an aggravating factor under Section 12-25-34.2, for sentencing purposes. (Act 2018-127, §10.)
AL Code § 32-7C-30 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-30 - Zero Tolerance Intoxicating Substance Policy; Violations.

Section 32-7C-30Zero tolerance intoxicating substance policy; violations. (a) A TNC shall establish and enforce a zero tolerance intoxicating substance policy for TNC drivers that prohibits any amount of intoxication of the driver while providing transportation network services. (b) The TNC shall include on its website a notice concerning the TNC's zero tolerance intoxicating substance policy and the means to make a complaint about a suspected violation of the policy. (c) Upon receipt of a rider complaint alleging a violation of the zero tolerance intoxicating substance policy, the TNC shall immediately suspend the TNC driver's access to the TNC's digital network and conduct an investigation into the reported incident. The suspension shall last the duration of the investigation. (Act 2018-127, §11.)
AL Code § 32-7C-31 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-31 - Accepting Trips Outside Tnc Digital Network.

Section 32-7C-31Accepting trips outside TNC digital network. A TNC driver may not accept a trip for compensation, including soliciting or accepting passenger rides on demand or through a street hail, other than a trip arranged through a TNC's digital network. Any individual who violates this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. (Act 2018-127, §12.)
AL Code § 32-7C-32 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-32 - Nondiscrimination Policy.

Section 32-7C-32Nondiscrimination policy. (a) A TNC shall adopt a policy of nondiscrimination against riders or potential riders who are protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et. seq. or the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. (b) TNC drivers shall comply with all applicable laws relating to the transportation of service animals. (c) A TNC may not impose additional charges for providing services to individuals with physical disabilities because of those disabilities. (Act 2018-127, §13.)
AL Code § 32-7C-34 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-34 - Penalties for Violations.

Section 32-7C-34Penalties for violations. (a) The failure of a TNC to comply with this article or rule adopted pursuant to this article or a commission order issued pursuant to this article may result in the revocation of the TNC's permit by the commission or the assessment of a civil penalty, or both, in accordance with procedures established by the commission. The civil penalty for TNCs may not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation for each day the TNC knew or should have known about the violation. (b) The failure by a TNC driver to comply with this article or rule adopted pursuant to this article or a commission order issued pursuant to this article may result in the suspension of the TNC driver from operating on any TNC's digital network or the assessment of a civil penalty, or both, in accordance with procedures established by the commission. The civil penalty for TNC drivers may not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each violation for each day the TNC driver knew or should have known about the violation. (Act 2018-127, §15.)
AL Code § 32-7C-35 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-35 - Rulemaking Authority.

Section 32-7C-35Rulemaking authority. The commission may adopt rules to implement and enforce this article in accordance with its established rules of practice and procedures, including, but not limited to, rules providing for safety inspections of TNC vehicles and establishing requirements for a distinctive TNC emblem or signage, known as trade dress, to be displayed on the exterior of a TNC vehicle. (Act 2018-127, §16.)
AL Code § 32-7C-36 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-36 - Legislative Intent, Scope, and Construction of Article.

Section 32-7C-36Legislative intent, scope, and construction of article. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for uniformity of laws governing TNCs, TNC drivers, and TNC vehicles throughout the state, and to provide that TNCs, TNC drivers, and TNC vehicles be governed exclusively by state law, including Article 1 of this chapter, governing insurance requirements for TNCs and TNC drivers, and any rules adopted by the commission consistent with this article. (b) A county, municipality, special district, airport authority, port authority, or other local governmental entity or subdivision may not do any of the following: (1) Impose a tax on, or require a license for, a TNC or a TNC driver or TNC vehicle if the tax or license relates to providing prearranged rides. (2) Require a TNC or a TNC driver to obtain a business license or any other type of similar authorization to operate within the jurisdiction. (3) Subject a TNC, a TNC driver, or a TNC vehicle to a rate, entry, operation, or other requirement of the county, municipality, special district, airport authority, port authority, or other local governmental entity if the rate, entry, operation, or other requirement relates to providing prearranged rides or transportation network services. (c) This section does not prohibit the governing body of a municipality from electing by ordinance to prohibit TNCs from providing prearranged rides that originate within its corporate limits. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the governing body of a municipality may not specify additional or alternative requirements, taxes, or licenses for TNCs, TNC drivers, or TNC vehicles as conditions for operating within its corporate limits (d) This section does not prohibit an airport or cruise terminal from charging reasonable pickup fees at that airport or cruise terminal, for use of the airport's or cruise terminal's facilities, or designating locations for staging, pickup, and other similar operations at the airport or cruise terminal. (e) This section does not prohibit the Alabama State Port Authority from regulating access to its properties and facilities or from charging reasonable and necessary fees, provided the regulations, fees, and any required credentials are consistent with regulations, fees, and credentials that apply to taxicab companies. (f) This section shall not be construed to prohibit any law enforcement officer from enforcing applicable criminal or traffic laws, or, in connection with the enforcement of applicable criminal or traffic laws, from requesting to review a TNC driver’s electronic waybill within the TNC's digital network.  (Act 2018-127, §17.)
AL Code § 32-7C-37 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.|Article 2 - Permit Requirements.|Section 32-7C-37 - Gis Data Availability.

Section 32-7C-37GIS data availability. The Public Service Commission shall make available the GIS data required under subsection (c) of Section 32-7C-23 no later than July 1, 2018. (Act 2018-127, §18.)
AL Code § 32-8-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.|Chapter 8 - Uniform Certificate of Title and Antitheft Act.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 32-8-1 - Short Title.

Section 32-8-1Short title. This chapter may be cited as the Alabama Uniform Certificate of Title and Antitheft Act. (Acts 1973, No. 765, p. 1147, §49.)