Alabama driving

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded more than $7.6 million to enhance highway safety in Alabama and reduce the number of reckless drivers on the state’s roads. The grants will help fund major highway safety campaigns including “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”

Alabama’s new Hands-Free Law is going into effect on Saturday, June 15. The law makes is illegal for Alabamians to use a cell phone or other electronic devices while driving.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is kicking off its fourth annual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as students of all ages and their families prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and the upcoming graduation season.

An influx of Alabama locals and out-of-state visitors are headed to the beaches and coastal areas of the Yellowhammer State. AAA Alabama stresses the importance of not driving while distracted. This includes avoiding talking or texting while driving, as well as eating and drinking while in the driver’s seat.

Alabama is one of the best states to drive in. That’s according to the financial website WalletHub. Analysts ranked all 50 states from best to worst to travel through for its study on the Best & Worst States to Drive in 2024.

Driving at a safe speed not only lowers the risk of a crash, but it also reduces the likelihood of serious injury or death if a crash does happen. The city of Huntsville and Huntsville Police Department are working to underscore the dangers and repercussions of speeding this summer.

A new survey by the household moving company “Better Move” ranks Birmingham for the ninth worst city for driving.

Two recent lists place Alabama at 46th in the country in “Most & Least Educated States” and 10th in “Best States to Drive In.”WalletHub, a financial and…