(a) Before allowing an individual to accept trip requests through a TNC's digital network as a TNC driver, all of the following must occur:
(1) The individual shall submit an application to the TNC that includes information regarding his or her address, age, driver's license, motor vehicle registration, and other information required by the TNC.
(2) The TNC shall conduct, or have a third party conduct, a local and national criminal background check for each applicant that shall include a review of the following:
a. A multistate or multi-jurisdiction criminal records locator or other similar commercial nationwide database with validation (primary source search).
b. The United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website.
(3) The TNC shall obtain and review, or have a third party obtain and review, a driving history report of each applicant.
(b) The TNC may not permit an individual to act as a TNC driver on its digital network who:
(1) Has had more than three moving violations in the prior three-year period, or one of the following major violations in the prior three-year period:
a. Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer.
b. Reckless driving.
c. Driving with a suspended or revoked license.
(2) Has been convicted, within the past seven years, of any of the following:
a. A felony.
b. Misdemeanor driving under the influence, reckless driving, hit and run, or any other misdemeanor violent offense or sexual battery.
(3) Is a match in the United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website.
(4) Does not possess a valid driver's license.
(5) Does not possess proof of registration for the motor vehicle or vehicles the applicant intends to use to provide prearranged rides.
(6) Does not maintain proof of or does not possess automobile insurance required under Article 1 of this chapter.
(7) Is under the age of 19 years.
(c) (1) Any individual who impersonates a TNC driver without having met the requirements of this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(2) If an individual unlawfully impersonates a TNC driver under subdivision (1) while committing a felony, the unlawful impersonation may be an aggravating factor under Section 12-25-34.2, for sentencing purposes.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
Chapter 7C - Transportation Network Company and Drivers; Insurance Requirements.
Article 2 - Permit Requirements.
Section 32-7C-20 - Definitions.
Section 32-7C-21 - Relation to Chapter 3 of This Title; Registration Requirements.
Section 32-7C-22 - Permit Requirements.
Section 32-7C-23 - Local Assessment Fees; Quarterly Reports; Distribution of Funds; Audits.
Section 32-7C-24 - Agent for Service of Process.
Section 32-7C-26 - Tnc Digital Network Requirements.
Section 32-7C-27 - Electronic Receipt.
Section 32-7C-28 - Automobile Insurance.
Section 32-7C-29 - Tnc Driver Applicant Requirements; Impersonating a Tnc Driver.
Section 32-7C-30 - Zero Tolerance Intoxicating Substance Policy; Violations.
Section 32-7C-31 - Accepting Trips Outside Tnc Digital Network.
Section 32-7C-32 - Nondiscrimination Policy.
Section 32-7C-33 - Recordkeeping; Inspection; Audit Analysis; Disclosure of Information.
Section 32-7C-34 - Penalties for Violations.
Section 32-7C-35 - Rulemaking Authority.
Section 32-7C-36 - Legislative Intent, Scope, and Construction of Article.