Frequently Asked Questions

If you live in Alabama and would like to check your driving record, you must do so either by mail or in person at a local AL DMV office.

Online driving record checks are not available at this time. To request a police record by mail, print and complete a Driving Record Request and mail it to the following address:

Driving Record Request

Driver License Division

PO Box 1471

Montgomery, AL 36102-1471

Having to enroll in traffic courses or defensive driving classes for a speeding ticket varies case by case. If you do need to attend, traffic classes must be approved by the Department of Public Safety.

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Alabama drivers can pay traffic fines online, by mail, in person or by phone. If you have a traffic ticket, look at the back for payment details. Keep in mind that traffic tickets need to be paid to the county that the traffic ticket was issued in not necessarily the county you live in. To pay traffic fines online, visit the Alabama Traffic Service Center website and click on the county you received the traffic fines in.

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The Federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) makes it illegal for any state DMV to release information about an individual to a third party without proper authorization or the express permission of the individual whose information is being disclosed. If you believe there has been an illegal police record check under your name, contact local law enforcement to process a fraud police report.

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Residents of Alabama who would like a copy of their driving record can apply for one by printing and completing a Driving Record Request form. DMV driving record requests are processed through the Alabama DMV by mail or in person at a local AL DMV office. There is a fee to check driving records. Mail drivers record requests to the following address:

Driving Record Request

Driver License Division

PO Box 1471

Montgomery, AL 36102-1471

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Alabama judges can give drivers the option of attending traffic school or a defensive driving course to dismiss a ticket. This option is given at the discretion of the court. Traffic courses must be approved by the Alabama Department of Public Safety.

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Residents of Alabama wondering how to check driving records of other Alabama residents must meet the requirements of individuals and organizations. For instance, government agencies, insurance companies and legitimate business agents are authorized to request a driving record. To check police records at the DMV for other individuals, print and complete a Request for Motor Vehicle Record Containing Personal Information.

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Reinstating suspended drivers licenses in Alabama after refusing chemical blood alcohol content (BAC) tests comes with a few requirements. A first offense will result in a 90-day drivers license suspension. Two or more offenses within five years will result in a one-year license suspension. Additionally, refusing a chemical test does not guarantee that a driver will not still be issued a DUI or DWI ticket. To reinstate suspended drivers licenses, visit a local AL DMV office.

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Currently, Alabama does not have any options for removing points from a driving record. Courts can give drivers the opportunity take a DMV traffic school to have their ticket dismissed at the time of the ticket s issuance. This option is at the discretion of the court. To learn more about how to check driving records, contact the Alabama Department of Public Safety.

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Drivers issued traffic violations will receive demerit points on their DMV driving record depending on the infraction. Once you receive a certain number of points on your drivers record within a two-year period, you will receive an automatic license suspension. The schedule of license suspension points is as follows:

• 12 to 14 points in two years: 60-day suspension
• 15 to 17 points in two years: 90-day suspension
• 18 to 20 points in two years: 120-day suspension
• 21 to 23 points in two years: 180-day suspension
• 24 and above points in two years: one year suspension

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There is no option for drivers in Alabama to take a traffic school course to reduce the amount of points on their driving record. However, if you elect to take your traffic ticket to court, you may be allowed to take a defensive driving course to have the ticket dismissed. This option is not available for all individuals and is administered at the judge s discretion.

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If you lost your traffic ticket, visit the Alabama Traffic Service Center website. Drivers will find the traffic ticket price and the different ways of paying traffic tickets.

Paying traffic tickets online incurs an additional service fee.

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Drivers in Alabama who have received a suspended drivers license as a result of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) must wait for their drivers license suspension period to end. Once it has ended, they must pay the required fee to reinstate suspended drivers licenses. Additionally, they must submit an SR22 Insurance form as proof of financial responsibility. To learn how to get SR22 forms, contact your car insurance provider. Additional requirements may be needed to reinstate your suspended driving licenses. Driving with a suspended drivers license can result in a revoked drivers license, as well as arrests and additional fines.

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Alabama residents looking to check driving records can do so either by mail or in person at a local AL DMV office. There is currently no option for online driving records. Residents checking driving records have a choice between a three-year driving record, a full history driver abstract, and a crash report. A fee is associated with each police record check.

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There are numerous penalties that come as a result of a DWI or DUI conviction in Alabama. Drivers convicted of DUIs or DWIs in Alabama will have their drivers licenses automatically suspended. Additionally, a DUI or DWI conviction comes with possible jail time, as well as a court-ordered IID installation in the vehicle once you reinstate suspended drivers license documentation. You will also incur a number of fines if convicted of DWIs or DUIs, ranging from $600 to $10,000 depending on the number of offenses on your record. Drivers can fight DUI convictions by hiring a DUI defense attorney.

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CDL traffic tickets receive harsher penalties and fines, and are reported to both the employer. If you received the traffic citation while out of state, the Department of Public will receive a notice as well. Additionally, certain offenses like a DUI will result in a CDL license suspension anywhere from a year to a lifetime. Refer to the Commercial Driver License Manual for a list of penalties.

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Alabama driver records contain information on all traffic and moving violations, including the points associated. You can check your driving record either by mail or in person at a local AL DMV office.

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The legal BAC limit for drivers in Alabama is 0.08 percent for residents with regular Class D drivers licenses. For drivers with commercial licenses, the limit is 0.04 percent (though drivers found with any alcohol in their system will be jailed for 24 hours). The legal alcohol limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02 percent. Drivers found to be over the legal alcohol limit will be assessed DUI citations.

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The cost of a DUI for Alabama residents depends on factors such as the amount of times the driver received DUI tickets and how far over the BAC limit he or she was at the time of the stop. The total cost of a first DUI conviction can range between $600 and $2,100, including a DUI attorney (if you elect to fight DUI charges), suspended drivers license reinstatement and other related fees. Second offenses can run up to $5,100, while three or more offenses can cost upwards of $10,000.

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To find out how much a traffic tickets costs, first check the physical traffic ticket. The ticket fine is printed on the front. The price will be listed on the paperwork. To find out the cost of traffic tickets or pay traffic tickets online, visit the Alabama Traffic Service Center website.

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Driving records cost $5.75 for each request. To look up police records by mail, print and complete a Driving Record Request.

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Commercial drivers in Alabama have stiffer penalties for DUI or DWI violations than drivers with non-commercial licenses. For a first-time DUI offense, CDL holders will receive a drivers license suspension for a minimum of one year. If the commercial was transporting hazardous materials, commercial license will be suspended for three years. A second DUI offense will result in a lifetime ban from commercial driving. The legal alcohol limit for CDL holders is 0.04 percent. Drivers found with any detectable alcohol in their system will be put out of service for 24 hours, even if they are below the legal limit.

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DUI ticket penalties for minors in Alabama are stiffer than they are for drivers who are of age. For a first-time DUI conviction, minors will receive up to one-year jail time, a fine between $600 and $2,100 and a suspended drivers license for at least 90 days. Minors given a second DUI ticket within five years will receive up to a year of jail time (five days minimum), $1,100 to $5,100 in fines and a one-year drivers license suspension.

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Drivers in Alabama who have been issued DWI or DUI citations must wait a certain period of time to reinstate suspended drivers licenses resulting from the incident. A DUI or DWI citation comes with a minimum suspension period based on the number of offenses, which are as follows:

• First offense: 90 Days
• Second offense: One year
• Third offense within five years: three years
• Fourth or more offenses within five years: five years

Suspended drivers license reinstatements cannot take place until the suspension period is up. Once the time has passed, you must pay the fee to reinstate revoked drivers licenses (minimum $275). You must also get SR22 Insurance forms from your car insurance company and present it to the Alabama DMV as proof of financial responsibility. Additionally, drivers must complete an alcohol awareness program and pass any tests required by the Alabama DMV.

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All Alabama residents who received a first DUI ticket are required to install an Ignition Interlock device (IID) on their vehicle as part of their suspended drivers license reinstatement process. There are three DMV-approved IID providers in Alabama, with contact information as follows:

• Smart Start Corporate Office

Toll-free: 800-880-3394

Local: 972-621-0252

Fax: 972-915-0562

Email: Info@SmartStartInc.com

• Draeger Safety Diagnostics, Inc.

Website: http://www.dsdi4life.com/interlock-xt/

Phone: 866-385-5900

• Sens-O-Lock of America, LLC

Website: http://www.sensolockamerica.com

Phone: 404-748-4484

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You can find traffic or parking ticket information online by visiting the Alabama Traffic Service Center website. Select the county you received the ticket in to be taken to the right place. There you can find important information;

• The cost of traffic tickets
• How to pay traffic tickets

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Residents of Alabama who have requested to check police records should peruse the document thoroughly upon receipt. In the event that you look up police records and find a mistake, report the error to the Alabama DMV. To do so, contact a local AL DMV office by mail, phone, email or in person.

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Yes, you will receive demerit points on your DMV driving record depending on the offense. Once you receive a certain number of points on your drivers record within a two-year period, you will receive an automatic license suspension. The schedule of drivers license suspension points is as follows:

• 12 to 14 points in two years: 60-day suspension
• 15 to 17 points in two years: 90-day suspension
• 18 to 20 points in two years: 120-day suspension
• 21 to 23 points in two years: 180-day suspension
• 24 and above points in two years: one year suspension

To check your driving record, contact the Alabama Department of Public Safety.

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Drivers in Alabama found to be driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will receive a list of penalties that include fines, jail time and drivers license suspension. As part of the suspended drivers license reinstatement requirements, residents will also have to partake in an alcohol awareness training program or drug awareness program (depending on whether they received a DUI or DWI citation). Depending on the county, you may be able to take the alcohol awareness class online. Alcohol awareness and drug awareness programs must be completed before a drivers license can be reinstated.

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