Alabama Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

Alabama law does not prohibit driving barefoot. There is no statute or regulation explicitly addressing footwear requirements for drivers. Drivers are advised to use safe practices, but barefoot driving is permitted.

Lane splitting is illegal in Alabama. There are no statutes explicitly permitting lane splitting, and motorcyclists are required to operate within a single lane as per general traffic laws. No exceptions or specific provisions for lane splitting exist under Alabama Code Title 32.

License plate covers are restricted in Alabama. A 2025 law increased the fine for obscured plates to $500.

Radar detectors are legal for use in private passenger vehicles in Alabama. There is no specific statute banning possession or use of radar detectors in the state.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Alabama under FCC regulations. No significant legislative changes since 2020.

Right turn on red is legal in Alabama after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. No significant changes since 2023.

Studded snow tires are allowed in Alabama only when required for safety due to specific weather conditions like snow or ice. Use on public roads is otherwise prohibited.

Alabama law permits window tinting but restricts the Visible Light Transmission (VLT) to at least 32% on the front side windows and 32% on the rear side windows. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 5 inches (AS-1 line). These rules are codified under Alabama Code Title 32, Chapter 5, Article 3.