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Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 32-5A-263: Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths; Right Side Signalling.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 32 Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
  2. Chapter 5A Rules of the Road.
  3. Article 12 Bicycles and Play Vehicles.

(a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.

(b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.

(c) Wherever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway.

(d) A person riding a bicycle may give a hand signal for a right turn by extending his or her right arm and hand horizontally on the right side of the bicycle. A child under the age of sixteen shall not be required to comply with the right side signalling.

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