Alabama DMV Info
Department of Public Safety
Mailing Address
Department of Public Safety
P.O. Box 1511
Montgomery, AL 36102
Street Address
Department of Public Safety
301 South Ripley St.
Montgomery, AL 36102
(334) 242-4371
Email: info@dps.state.al.us
Web site: DPS contact page
Driver's License Division
Mailing Address
Driver License
P.O. Box 1471
Montgomery, AL 36102-1471
(334)242-4400
E-mail: DriverLicenseInfo@dps.alabama.gov
Motor Vehicle Division
Street Address
Motor Vehicle Division
50 North Ripley St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Mailing Address (Registration and Records)
Motor Vehicle Division
P.O. Box 327630
Montgomery, AL 36132-7630
Mailing Address (Titles)
Motor Vehicle Division
P.O. Box 327640
Montgomery, AL 36132-7640
Main number: (334)242-9000
Registrations/personalized tags/liability insurance: (334) 242-3000
Vehicle services records: (334) 242-9056
Titles: (334) 242-9102
E-mail the MVD
Web site: MVD contact page
Alabama Driver’s License
Driver Education:
That state of Alabama mandates drivers 15-24 to engage in 30 hours of real world driving, or to pass a state-recognized driver education class before gaining full driving privileges. Forms needed for verification of the completion of a certified driver education course can be downloaded from the Department of Public Safety Web site.
Driver’s Permits: Click here for details
Divers Training: Click here for details
Alabama Car Events, Shows, Expos
May 8 Wounded Warriors Car and Bike Show Serra Toyota, 309 Beltline Pl Decatur
(For up-to-date info on car events in AL please click here)
Alabama Speed Limits
- 70 MPH --Interstates
- 65 MPH --Roadways with four or more lanes
- 55 MPH --Other roadways unless otherwise marked
- 45 MPH --County roadways unless otherwise marked
- --Speed limits on all non-paved county roads are 35 mph
- --Speed limits in residential areas are 25 mph
- --Speed limits in school zones are 15 mph
Alabama Gas Prices
- Recent State High: 2.79 (per gallon)
- Recent State Low: 2.35 (per gallon)
Alabama Vehicle Hazard Rates
Car accidents: In Alabama the number of fatalities due to car accidents was 966 in 2008, from 1,110 in 2007. This is a -13% change. 367 of these deaths, or 38%, involved alcohol impairment.
DUI Prevalence: 12,857 DUI arrests in 2008.
Traffic Jam Info: click here for details
Popular Alabama Car Dealerships
Chris Myers Pontiac Nissan GMC Inc
27161 Us Highway 98 | Daphne, AL , 36526
PH: (251) 626-2641 | FX: N/A
Windham Motor
1344 US Highway 80 E | Demopolis, AL , 36732
PH: (334) 289-0370 | FX: (334) 289-0379
Ron Newton Pontiac
420 Quintard Ave | Anniston, AL , 36201
PH: (256) 236-4674 | FX: N/A
Sunny King Mitsubishi
1507 S Quintard Ave | Anniston, AL , 36201
PH: (256) 835-1900 | FX: N/A
Grady Mazda
3025 Government Blvd | Mobile, AL , 36606
PH: (251) 476-2550 | FX: N/A
Colonial Chevrolet-Buick Inc
411 East St S | Talladega, AL , 35160
PH: (256) 362-6148 | FX: N/A
Abercrombie Chevrolet Inc
1798 Highway 31 Nw | Hartselle, AL , 35640
PH: (256) 773-2591 | FX: N/A
Mack Trucks Inc
1801 Fulton Rd | Fultondale, AL , 35068
PH: (205) 849-9791 | FX: N/A
(For more car dealership information by county or city please click here)
Alabama Driving Laws/Info
First Alabama DUI Offense
- Jail Time – Up to 1 Year or,
- Cost – From $600 to $2,100 or Both
- License Penalty – 90 Days
Second Alabama DUI Offense
- Jail Time – Mandatory Minimum of 5 Days (Up to 1 Year) or,
- Community Service – Minimum of 30 Days
- Cost – From $1,100 up to $5,100
- License Penalty – 1 Year
Third Alabama DUI Offense
- Jail Time – Mandatory 60 Days (up to a year)
- Cost - $2,100 - $10,000
- License Penalty – 3 Years
Foruth Alabama DUI Offense
- Class “C” Felony
- Jail Time – Mandatory 1 Year and 1 Day (up to 10 years)
- Cost - $4,100 - $10,100
- Complete State Certified Chemical Dependency Program
- License Penalty – 5 Years
AL Speeding Ticket Info:
Can I be arrested for not paying my speeding tickets?
It varies by the county or municipality where you got your ticket. However, not paying your violation will force the court to notify your Alabama’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that results in an instantaneous suspension of your driver’s license. And, again, a warrant for your arrest may also be issued. This does not mean that the cops will then be actively coming after you. Rather, this means that a warrant for your arrest will always appear on your record (even for employment background checks). However, if you commit another crime or even minor infraction, you will NOT receive a ticket you will be hauled off to jail.
What if I miss my court date?
Again, the location in Alabama where the ticket was issued will influence the specific repercussions of missing a court date differentially. However, commonly, an arrest warrant will be issued and your license will not be valid, until you show up, pay up, and clear your name. Otherwise any other unlawful activity you engage in can result in much steeper fines and often jail time.
