AlabamaAlabama pilots speed cameras in one interstate work zone
Alabama’s transportation department and law enforcement agency run a camera speed-enforcement pilot in one interstate work zone, with full enforcement starting no earlier than November 16, 2026.
What it does
Alabama’s transportation department and law enforcement agency run a camera speed-enforcement pilot in one interstate work zone. Full enforcement cannot begin before November 16, 2026.
ALEA may cite a registered vehicle owner when a camera records the vehicle going more than 10 miles per hour over the limit in an active work zone. ALEA may send a warning instead.
A person found liable owes a $250 civil fine, not a criminal penalty. A hearing or missed hearing can also bring court costs and fees.
Civil penalties fund the program: ALEA and the transportation department each receive half for implementation costs and their own work-zone safety fund.
Argument forWorkers could face less speeding if cameras and advance warning signs help drivers slow down in the selected work zone.
Argument againstA registered owner could owe a $250 fine for a camera-recorded violation, even if someone else was driving, and must prove a listed defense.
More detail
The Department of Transportation and ALEA carry out a camera speed-enforcement pilot in one interstate work zone. The pilot covers one interstate work zone designated by the Department of Transportation. The agencies must finalize an implementation plan by October 1, 2026. Full implementation and enforcement cannot begin before November 16, 2026. The agencies must finalize a plan by October 1, 2026. Sections 1 through 19 are set to be repealed September 30, 2028, unless the Legislature continues them.
ALEA may issue a civil citation to a vehicle’s registered owner for a recorded speeding violation. The vehicle must be recorded going more than 10 miles per hour over the posted limit in an active work zone, where workers are present and work-zone traffic controls or signs are in place. At least two warning signs must be placed at least 500 feet before the entrance, warning that camera enforcement is operating and a violation will result in a fine. ALEA may send a warning instead of a citation. The owner may contest liability at an administrative hearing. ALEA must mail the citation notice within 30 days after the violation is recorded. The payment deadline must be at least 60 days after the notice is issued.
A person found liable owes a $250 civil fine; the violation cannot bring a criminal fine, jail, or license points or suspension. The fine applies to a person found liable for a speeding violation under the act. A person found liable after a hearing, or who requests a hearing and does not appear, may also owe court costs and fees. A final order may be appealed to circuit court within 30 days. A person found liable after a hearing must pay the fine and any costs within 60 days of the hearing. A final order may be appealed within 30 days.
ALEA and the Department of Transportation divide civil penalties between program costs and their respective work-zone safety funds. This distribution covers civil penalties collected under the act. Each agency may use its share only for costs related to implementing the act; remaining proceeds go to that agency’s safety fund.
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- Passed Senate
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History
- 2026
- Apr 15EnactedBecame Law
- Apr 9Senate Concurs in Conference Committee Report (Conference Committee on SB341)
- Vote recorded Carnley motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1296. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Kirkland motion to Concur In and Adopt in Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1341. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 9Carnley motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1296
- Apr 9Kirkland motion to Concur In and Adopt in Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1341
- Apr 9Ready to Enroll
- Apr 9EnrolledTo Governor
- Apr 9Delivered to GovernorMinor
- Apr 9Signature Requested
- Apr 7Third Reading in Second House
- Vote recorded Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1223. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1222. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Gudger motion to Non-Concur and Appoint Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1222. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Kirkland motion to Table - Lost Roll Call 1221. Result: fail.Lower
- Vote recorded Third Reading in Second House. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded In Conference Committee. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 7Hill 1st Amendment OfferedMinor
- Apr 7Kirkland motion to Table - Lost Roll Call 1221
- Apr 7Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1222Major
- Apr 7Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1223Passed House
- Apr 7Gudger motion to Non-Concur and Appoint Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1222
- Apr 7In Conference Committee
- Apr 1Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Apr 1Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure)Minor
- Mar 19Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Transportation, Utilities and InfrastructureMinor
- Mar 19Pending Committee Action in Second House (Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure)
- Mar 17Third Reading in House of Origin
- Vote recorded Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 909. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Third Reading in House of Origin. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Carnley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 908. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 17Transportation and Energy 1st Amendment Offered (Transportation and Energy)Minor
- Mar 17Carnley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 908Major
- Mar 17Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 909Passed Senate
- Mar 17Engrossed
- Mar 11Transportation and Energy 1st Amendment (Transportation and Energy)
- Mar 11Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Mar 11Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Transportation and Energy)Minor
- Mar 5Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation and EnergyMinor
- Mar 5Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Transportation and Energy)Introduced
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