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Chapter 6 — LICENSES AND REGISTRATION.

• Section 32-6-1 Required; expiration date; renewal; identification cards for nondrivers.
• Section 32-6-1.1 Continued validity of driver's license for military personnel deployed outside United States; renewal procedures.
• Section 32-6-2 Persons exempt from securing license.
• Section 32-6-3 Examination prior to application for license or renewal.
• Section 32-6-4 Issuance of license or identification card; Selective Service registration.
• Section 32-6-4.1 Special nondriver identification cards - Issuance; fees; expiration.
• Section 32-6-4.2 Nondriver identification cards - Expiration; renewal, suspension, and revocation; fraudulent use or misuse.
• Section 32-6-5 Reports; disposition of funds.
• Section 32-6-6 Contents of licenses; photo specifications; fee for photo license or card.
• Section 32-6-6.1 Additional fee for Alabama Veterans' Living Legacy Trust Fund
• Section 32-6-7 Persons to whom license not to be issued.
• Section 32-6-7.1 Persons with physical disabilities or impairments.
• Section 32-6-7.2 Restrictions on issuance to persons under 18.
• Section 32-6-7.3 Maintenance and report of statistical information.
• Section 32-6-7.4 Disciplinary point system - Age of student eligibility.
• Section 32-6-7.5 Disciplinary point system - Determination; hearing.
• Section 32-6-8 Temporary instruction and learner's licenses.
• Section 32-6-9 Possession and display of license.
• Section 32-6-10 Reciprocal agreements - Other states or countries.
• Section 32-6-10.1 Foreign national Alabama driver's license /non-driver identification card/vessel license.
• Section 32-6-11 Reciprocal agreements - Authorities in charge of federal military installations.
• Section 32-6-12 Restricted licenses.
• Section 32-6-13 Promulgation of rules and regulations.
• Section 32-6-14 Records to be kept by director.
• Section 32-6-15 Duplicate of lost or destroyed license.
• Section 32-6-17 Cancellation, suspension, or revocation - Reinstatement; fees.
• Section 32-6-18 Penalties - Violations in general; disposition of funds.
• Section 32-6-19 Penalties - Violation by person whose license or driving privilege has been cancelled, etc.; impoundment of vehicle.
• Section 32-6-20 Standards and requirements for equipment, etc.; contracts for lease or purchase of equipment.
• Section 32-6-21 Examination fee.
• Section 32-6-30 Short title.
• Section 32-6-31 Terms of compact.
• Section 32-6-32 Licensing authority; duties of Director of Public Safety.
• Section 32-6-33 Compensation and expenses of compact administrator.
• Section 32-6-34 Meaning of term "executive head."
• Section 32-6-36 Application of Article IV of compact to offenses enumerated in Section 32-6-16.
• Section 32-6-35 Courts to report suspension, etc., of licenses to Director of Public Safety.
• Section 32-6-40 Definitions.
• Section 32-6-41 Board created; membership, appointment, expenses, meetings, etc.
• Section 32-6-42 Responsibilities.
• Section 32-6-43 Reports, records, etc., confidential.
• Section 32-6-44 Consideration of opinions, recommendations, etc., by director; driver considered unqualified if refused examination or information.
• Section 32-6-45 Immunity from civil liability.
• Section 32-6-46 Closed meetings of board.
• Section 32-6-47 Appeal of suspended, revoked, etc., license; no driving while appeal pending.
• Section 32-6-48 Advice for promulgation of vision standards.
• Section 32-6-49.1 Short title.
• Section 32-6-49.2 Purpose; construction.
• Section 32-6-49.3 Definitions.
• Section 32-6-49.4 Limitation on number of driver licenses.
• Section 32-6-49.5 Notification required by driver.
• Section 32-6-49.6 Employer's responsibilities.
• Section 32-6-49.7 Commercial driver license required; exceptions.
• Section 32-6-49.8 Commercial driver license qualification standards.
• Section 32-6-49.9 Application for commercial driver license, learner's permit, or instruction permit; fees; Selective Service registration.
• Section 32-6-49.10 Information on commercial driver license; classifications, endorsements, etc.; expiration and renewal.
• Section 32-6-49.11 Disqualification from driving commercial motor vehicle.
• Section 32-6-49.12 Use of alcohol while driving; when placed out of service; when disqualified.
• Section 32-6-49.13 Implied consent to take test of blood, breath, etc.; administration of test; refusal to take test; report of a law enforcement officer; sanctions; notice and hearing; review; notifi
• Section 32-6-49.14 Report of conviction.
• Section 32-6-49.15 Information regarding driving record.
• Section 32-6-49.16 Rulemaking authority.
• Section 32-6-49.17 Authority to enter into agreements.
• Section 32-6-49.18 Reciprocity.
• Section 32-6-49.19 License fees and term; disposition of funds.
• Section 32-6-49.20 Applicability to offenses committed 60 days after effective date and thereafter.
• Section 32-6-49.21 Sanctions, penalties, etc., are cumulative.
• Section 32-6-49.22 Penalties.
• Section 32-6-49.23 Ineligibility for deferred prosecution program, diversion program. etc., upon charge of traffic law violation.
• Section 32-6-51 Rear tags required.
• Section 32-6-52 Using license tag of improper classification.
• Section 32-6-53 Power of Commissioner of Revenue to make rules and regulations.
• Section 32-6-54 Tag to show heart and words "Heart of Dixie."
• Section 32-6-54.1 Removal of "Heart of Dixie" language.
• Section 32-6-55 Special tag number for chairman of USS Alabama Battleship Commission.
• Section 32-6-56 Powers of Commissioner of Revenue as to reciprocal agreements with other states, etc., for registration of vehicles on an apportionment or allocation basis.
• Section 32-6-57 Manufacturing specifications for license tags or plates.
• Section 32-6-58 Applicants for registration of heavy motor vehicles must furnish proof of paying federal taxes.
• Section 32-6-60 Licensing, registration, etc., staggered - Implementation period.
• Section 32-6-61 Licensing, registration, etc., staggered - Registration month; expiration and renewal; proration; reregistration of vehicles.
• Section 32-6-62 License plates valid for period of years.
• Section 32-6-62.1 Temporary registration and license plates for certain vehicles permanently licensed in another jurisdiction.
• Section 32-6-63 Tabs, stamps, etc., in lieu of license plates; change of residence.
• Section 32-6-64 License plate design; numbers for county of issuance; numbering and sponsoring of license plates; Department of Corrections to supply plates.
• Section 32-6-65 Uniform registration renewal form; centralized registration prohibited; penalties.
• Section 32-6-66 Subdivision construed in pari materia.
• Section 32-6-67 Legislative oversight committee.
• Section 32-6-68 Annual fee; distribution of fees.
• Section 32-6-70 Issuance of special tags.
• Section 32-6-71 Rules and regulations.
• Section 32-6-72 List to be furnished to sheriff.
• Section 32-6-73 Provisions supplemental.
• Section 32-6-90 Issuance of special tags.
• Section 32-6-91 Rules and regulations.
• Section 32-6-92 List to be furnished to sheriff.
• Section 32-6-93 Provisions supplemental.
• Section 32-6-110 Authority and design for distinctive plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-111 Preparation; issuance; proof to be submitted by applicant; use.
• Section 32-6-111.1 Fees; renewal; design.
• Section 32-6-111.2 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-112 Transferability of plates.
• Section 32-6-113 Licensing year; estimate of number of plates required.
• Section 32-6-114 Provisions supplementary.
• Section 32-6-130 Design and issuance of special plates; plates nontransferable.
• Section 32-6-131 Rules and regulations; wrongful acquisition or use.
• Section 32-6-132 Provisions supplementary.
• Section 32-6-133 Specifications for design of motor vehicle tags.
• Section 32-6-150 Issuance and sale of tags or plates for motor vehicles, motorcycles, and motor-driven cycles.
• Section 32-6-151 Promulgation of rules and regulations by Department of Revenue.
• Section 32-6-153 Issuance of identical tags or plates.
• Section 32-6-154 Transfer of tags or plates.
• Section 32-6-155 Operation of motor vehicle bearing tag or plate not issued therefor or transferred thereto.
• Section 32-6-155.1 "Protect Our Environment" distinctive license tag.
• Section 32-6-156 Disposition of fees.
• Section 32-6-156.1 Disposition of fees - Environmental license plate.
• Section 32-6-157 Issuance of plates for certain trucks.
• Section 32-6-170 "Volunteer rescue squad" defined.
• Section 32-6-171 Authorized; distinctive lettering.
• Section 32-6-172 Preparation; issuance; proof to be submitted by applicant; use.
• Section 32-6-173 Transferability of plates.
• Section 32-6-174 Licensing year.
• Section 32-6-190 Authorized; distinctive colors and emblem; limitation on number of plates issued one person.
• Section 32-6-191 Preparation; issuance; proof of membership to be submitted by applicant; additional fee; restriction on types of motorcycles.
• Section 32-6-192 Issuance of distinctive license tags to members.
• Section 32-6-193 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-194 Transfer of tags or plates.
• Section 32-6-195 Return of plates upon termination of membership.
• Section 32-6-196 Replacement plates.
• Section 32-6-210 Definitions.
• Section 32-6-211 Issuance of temporary license tag and registration certificate.
• Section 32-6-212 Issuance by certain manufacturers, dealers, etc.; bond or balance sheet in lieu thereof.
• Section 32-6-213 Probate judge or county official may issue temporary tags and certificates.
• Section 32-6-214 Valid 20 days; renewed, successive tags.
• Section 32-6-215 Fees.
• Section 32-6-216 Content of license; copies of certificate.
• Section 32-6-217 Record of tags and certificates; inspection.
• Section 32-6-218 Department to design and supply tags, certificates, etc.; make investigation; adopt rules; revoke issuing authority.
• Section 32-6-219 False statements, operating with expired tag, unlawful; penalty.
• Section 32-6-230 Definitions.
• Section 32-6-231 Distinctive special access or disability access windshield placard.
• Section 32-6-231.1 Military distinctive license plate designation for handicapped individuals.
• Section 32-6-232 Parking in designated zones; exceptions.
• Section 32-6-233 Penalty for false representations or misuse of privileges.
• Section 32-6-233.1 Unauthorized use of parking places.
• Section 32-6-234 Recognition of official disability parking identification devices from other jurisdictions.
• Section 32-6-250 Distinctive plate authorized; no fee required.
• Section 32-6-251 Distinctive design of tags.
• Section 32-6-252 Transfer of plates.
• Section 32-6-253 Construction of provisions; penalty for violation.
• Section 32-6-254 Use and transferability; permanence; use by surviving spouse.
• Section 32-6-255 Rules and regulations.
• Section 32-6-270 "Fire fighter" and "retired volunteer fire fighter" defined.
• Section 32-6-271 Distinctive plate or tag authorized; form.
• Section 32-6-272 Issuance of distinctive plates; proof of membership; maintenance of lists; fees; violations.
• Section 32-6-273 Nontransferability of plates as between motor vehicle owners; transfer of plates to newly acquired vehicle.
• Section 32-6-274 Plates to be furnished for licensing year commencing January 1, 1984 and thereafter.
• Section 32-6-290 "Retired military" defined.
• Section 32-6-291 Distinctive plate authorized.
• Section 32-6-292 Procedure for issuance; fees; limitations.
• Section 32-6-293 Plates not transferable; exceptions.
• Section 32-6-294 Licensing year.
• Section 32-6-295 Provisions cumulative.
• Section 32-6-300 Issuance authorized; fee; term of validity; design.
• Section 32-6-301 Use of net proceeds.
• Section 32-6-302 Issuance of distinctive tags; fees; proof of retirement; design.
• Section 32-6-310 Distinctive plates authorized.
• Section 32-6-311 Design of plates; issuance; fees; proof of qualification; use on private vehicle.
• Section 32-6-312 Plates not transferable between owners; return of plates; transfer to other vehicle.
• Section 32-6-313 Initial preparation and furnishing of plates.
• Section 32-6-330 Acquisition; design.
• Section 32-6-331 Disbursement of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-332 Transferability.
• Section 32-6-350 Legislative intent.
• Section 32-6-350.1 Issuance of distinctive tags; fees; legislative oversight.
• Section 32-6-351 Active reserve identification tag.
• Section 32-6-352 Promulgation of rules.
• Section 32-6-353 Issuance of distinctive plate for global war on terrorism; eligibility; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-360 Issuance of license tag or plate; fees.
• Section 32-6-361 Proceeds.
• Section 32-6-362 Appropriation to offset initial costs.
• Section 32-6-363 Distinctive license plates or tags not transferable.
• Section 32-6-364 Return of license plates upon termination of membership.
• Section 32-6-365 Replacement plates.
• Section 32-6-380 Definition of "letter carrier."
• Section 32-6-381 Issuance of license tags and plates to letter carriers.
• Section 32-6-382 Transfer of tags or plates.
• Section 32-6-383 When tags to be prepared and furnished.
• Section 32-6-390 Issuance of distinctive license tags or plates to members.
• Section 32-6-391 Distribution of net proceeds.
• Section 32-6-392 Transfer of tags or plates.
• Section 32-6-393 Return of plates upon termination of membership.
• Section 32-6-394 Replacement plates.
• Section 32-6-400 Issuance of distinctive tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-401 Production costs; distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-402 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-410 Issuance of distinctive tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-411 Establishment of Forest Stewardship Education Fund; distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-412 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-413 Alabama Forest Stewardship Education Committee to administer fund.
• Section 32-6-420 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-421 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-422 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-430 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-431 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-432 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-440 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-441 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-442 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-450 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-451 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-452 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-460 Legislative intent.
• Section 32-6-461 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-462 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-463 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-470 Legislative intent.
• Section 32-6-471 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates; establishment of Arts Education License Plate Advisory Committee.
• Section 32-6-472 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-473 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-480 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-481 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-482 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-483 Return of plate upon termination of membership.
• Section 32-6-490 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-491 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-492 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-500 Issuance of distinctive tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-501 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-502 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-510 Issuance of distinctive license tags and plates.
• Section 32-6-511 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-512 Transfer of plates or tags.
• Section 32-6-513 Return of plate upon termination of membership.
• Section 32-6-520 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-521 Misuse of registered trademarks.
• Section 32-6-522 Return of plates upon termination of membership.
• Section 32-6-523 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-530 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-531 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-540 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-541 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-542 Transfer of plates.
• Section 32-6-550 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-551 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-552 Transfer of plates.
• Section 32-6-560 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-561 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-570 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-571 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-572 Transfer of plates.
• Section 32-6-580 Issuance of distinctive license plates; duration; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-581 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-582 Transfer of plates.
• Section 32-6-590 Issuance of distinctive plates; duration; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-591 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-592 Transfer of plates.
• Section 32-6-600 Issuance of distinctive plates; duration; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-601 Distribution of proceeds.
• Section 32-6-610 Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; duration; design.
• Section 32-6-611 Personalized plates.
• Section 32-6-620 Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-630 (Effective January 1, 2010) Issuance of distinctive plats; fees; design.
• Section 32-6-640 (Effective January 1, 2010) Issuance of distinctive plates; fees; design.