Alabama State Sign Regulations

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Our Alabama State-Specific Signs Compliance – Resource Bulletin will help you understand a variety of signage rules, regulations and requirements enacted in the state. Topics include:

  • ADA parking signs
  • No smoking signs
  • Concealed weapon signs
  • Cell phone signs
  • Baby surrender signs

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Bulletin Overview

ADA Parking Signs

All states must comply with The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It is a federal wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits, under certain circumstances, discrimination based on disability. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADAAG) stipulates design standards for accessible parking spaces. Section 502.6 of ADAAG and The Department of Transportation Standard for Highway Signs (MUTCD) both address design standards for the required signs.

No Smoking Signs

The State of Alabama prohibits smoking in public places including restaurants and places of employment. Exemptions to the statewide ban are granted to bars, designated hotel/motel rooms, retail tobacco shops, and designated areas in mental health or drug therapy facilities. The Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act (ACIA) became law in 2003 and is administered by the Department of Public Health. (ACIA 22-15A-4)

Concealed Weapon Signs

The Alabama Criminal Code allows residents of the state to carry a concealed firearm (CCW) provided they have been issued a permit granted by the local city or county in which they reside. There are certain places such as, schools, public demonstrations, etc. where CCW is forbidden even with a permit. Alabama recognizes the CCW permits of a number of states. (13A-11-75) (13A-11-72) (13A-11-59)

Cell Phone Signs

The State of Alabama bans the use of hand-held cell phones for texting communications by all drivers of motorized vehicles. Novice drivers under 18 years old with learner’s permits are also banned from using hand- held cell phones for voice communication. The law, HB2, became effective on 8/1/2012.

Baby Surrender Signs

Since the first baby surrender (safe-haven) law was enacted in Texas in 1999, all U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, have passed safe-haven legislation. The laws allow an unharmed infant to be relinquished to the proper authorities.