Ala. Admin. Code r. 760-X-1-.12
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 760-X-1-.12 - Regulations To Suspend Or Revoke Driver License For Failing To Appear In Court(1) Any person who is a resident of the State of Alabama or any person who has an Alabama driver license and is arrested for a violation of any provision of any law, ordinance, or promulgated rule of any state, county, city, Territory of the United States or Province of Canada which if committed in this state would be punishable as a misdemeanor under Code of Ala. 1975, Title 32, who is issued a summons or otherwise notified or instructed in writing to appear at a time and place specified in such summons or notice and is released on sufficient written bond, approved by the arresting officer, or is otherwise released, and who violates his written bond to appear or who otherwise fails to appear shall be subject to the provisions of this rule as defined and described in paragraph B.(2) When the Director of Public Safety receives written notice from the court, or the licensing authority of the state, Territory or Province, where the offense was committed that such person has violated his written bond to appear or otherwise failed to appear as instructed or notified, the Director shall suspend the driver license and driving privilege of the defaulting driver until notified by the court or licensing authority that such driver has complied with a notice to appear.(3) The Director of Public Safety, upon suspending any license shall require that such license be surrendered and be retained by the Director of Public Safety until final notice has been received from the Court or licensing authority that the driver has complied with a notice to appear. If such licensee refused to surrender such license, he shall be considered in violation of this rule, and shall be subject to the penalties provided by Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-6-18. Author:
Ala. Admin. Code r. 760-X-1-.12
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-2-9, 32-6-13.