Ala. Code § 32-9C-6: Relation to Other Laws or Requirements.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or in Chapter 9B and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the operation of ADS-equipped vehicles and automated driving systems is governed exclusively by this chapter.

(b) No state or local entity may impose requirements, including performance standards, specific to the operation of ADS-equipped vehicles, automated driving systems, or automated commercial motor vehicles as defined in Section 32-9B-1, except as specifically authorized by this chapter. Nothing in this section shall be construed to repeal or in any way modify Section 32-9-29.

(c) No municipality or other local or state entity may impose a tax on, or impose requirements on ADS-equipped vehicles or automated driving systems, where the tax or other requirement relates specifically to the operation of ADS-equipped vehicles.