The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities, are aimed at improving road safety and streamlining certification processes.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announces a notable decrease in traffic and marine-related fatalities over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year. From Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, ALEA Troopers only investigated three traffic-related fatalities this year, a 50% reduction from six in 2024. Additionally, there were no boating fatalities on Alabama’s waterways, a marked improvement from one recorded during the 2024 holiday weekend.
Alabama has made great strides in improving our roads and bridges thanks to the Rebuild Alabama Act. Investments in infrastructure have created safer highways, boosted economic growth and improved the quality of life for communities across our state. However, a new proposal in the Legislature threatens to undo all this progress and recklessly put our roads – and the people who use them – at risk.
This fall, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to support National Teen Driver Safety Week, which began on Sunday Oct. 20, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 26. It is important to discuss safe driving habits with teens every day, but Teen Driver Safety Week serves as an opportunity for parents and guardians to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits. Teen drivers need to know the Rules of the Road before parents hand over the keys.
