Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently signed a new law that has the goal of reducing the number of work-zone crashes in the state by deploying speed-enforcement cameras in construction areas.
According to a press release from the governor’s office about the 2026 Alabama Work Zone Safety Act, more than 2,500 crashes occurred in highway work zones in one recent year alone, resulting in 11 fatalities and over 700 injuries.
Violations of the new law could result in a $250 fine.
What Is the Alabama Work Zone Safety Act?
Formerly known as SB 341 (Senate Bill 341), the Alabama Work Zone Safety Act is a new law that creates a pilot program for highway speed-enforcement cameras that will issue citations to motorists driving more than 10 mph above the speed limit in active construction areas. It was sponsored by Sen. Josh Carnley and Rep. Mike Kirkland and signed into law by Gov. Ivey in April.
The new work zone safety law in Alabama aims to encourage drivers to be mindful when road crews are active on the roadway.
“As we are rebuilding Alabama in all 67 counties, let’s keep the men and women doing the hard work, as well as our fellow motorists and ourselves, safe!” Gov. Ivey said as she signed the bill into law.
How the Speed Cameras Work in Alabama
Here is how photographic speed enforcement works under the new law. Cameras will be mounted in certain work zones with sensors to detect when a driver exceeds the posted speed limit by more than 10 mph. The system will then automatically issue civil traffic violations to the driver based on the registration data associated with the vehicle’s license plate. It is important to note that a violation is a civil, rather than a criminal, infraction.
Fines and Penalties
Violation of the new law will result in an Alabama work zone speeding fine of $250. However, the bill’s language specifically forbids law enforcement from adding points to a motorist’s license.
In addition to and separate from the fine, a driver who causes an accident in a work zone can be held financially responsible for the injuries and property damage people suffer as a result of the crash.
When the Law Takes Effect
The Alabama work zone speed camera law requires the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to develop a joint plan for implementation by October 1, 2026, according to the Alabama Daily News. However, by law, the pilot program can begin no earlier than November 16, 2026.
There is currently no official start date. The two agencies must submit a report of the program’s effectiveness by March 1, 2027. The program will end on September 30, 2028.
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