Ala. Code § 32-4-2: Declaration of Policy; Authority of Governor.

It is the public policy of this state in every way possible to reduce the number of traffic accidents, deaths, injuries, and property damage through the formulation of comprehensive highway and traffic safety programs. The Governor, as the chief executive and highest elected official of this state, is hereby invested with the power and authority to act as the chief administrator in the formulation of such programs on highway and traffic safety.