Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and to hold such vehicle, including two separate means of applying the brakes, each of which shall be effective to apply the brakes to at least two wheels and so constructed that no part which is liable to failure shall be common to two; except, that a motorcycle need be equipped with only one brake. All such brakes shall be maintained in good working order and shall conform to regulations not inconsistent with this section to be promulgated by the Director of Public Safety. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
Chapter 5 - Regulation of Operation of Motor Vehicles, etc., Generally.
Division 1 - General Provisions.
Section 32-5-210 - Restrictions as to Tire Equipment.
Section 32-5-211 - Flag or Light at End of Load.
Section 32-5-213 - Horns and Warning Devices.
Section 32-5-215 - Windshields Must Be Unobstructed; Windshield Wipers; Tinting.
Section 32-5-216 - Mufflers; Prevention of Noise, Smoke, Etc.
Section 32-5-217 - Safety Belts.
Section 32-5-218 - Safety Glazing Material in Motor Vehicles.
Section 32-5-219 - Location of Television Viewers.
Section 32-5-221 - Flares or Other Warning Devices - Display.
Section 32-5-222 - Requirements for Child Passenger Restraints.