Bicycle Highway-Access Laws in Alabama
Last reviewed by BikeSize EditorialThis guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change - verify current rules with your state DOT or a licensed attorney before relying on this for any legal matter. Read full disclaimer.
The rule
Bicycles are prohibited on Interstate highways in Alabama. Bicycles are prohibited on Interstates and other controlled-access highways in Alabama. Ala. Code § 32-5A-52 authorises ALDOT and local authorities to bar pedestrians, bicycles, and other slow-moving traffic from any controlled-access roadway by sign; ALDOT has exercised that authority on every Interstate corridor in the state.
What this means in practice
Stick to surface streets, US routes, state highways, and dedicated paths. If your route in Alabama appears to use an Interstate, plan a detour before you start.
Bigger roads, longer rides
Size a road bike for shoulders, group rides, and rural highways
Highway-access and group-riding rules favour riders who can hold a straight line at speed. Start with a frame that fits.
See the road sizing guide