Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 32-9-20, an appurtenance attached to a motor home, travel trailer, self-propelled camper or house car, truck camper, or recreational vehicle commonly known as an R.V. may exceed the maximum prescribed width provided in Section 32-9-20 if the appurtenance does not extend six inches beyond the sidewall of the vehicle. For the purpose of this section, an appurtenance is a part which is an integral part of the vehicle including, but not limited to, awnings, grab handles, lighting equipment, cameras, and vents. An appurtenance may not be used as a load-carrying device.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
Chapter 9 - Trucks, Trailers and Semitrailers.
Section 32-9-20 - Schedule of Restrictions.
Section 32-9-20.1 - Appurtenance Exceeding Maximum Prescribed Width.
Section 32-9-21 - Maximum Permissible Length and Width of Motor Bus.
Section 32-9-22 - Exemptions - Generally.
Section 32-9-23 - Exemptions - Milk Transporters.
Section 32-9-24 - Exemptions - Farm Tractors.
Section 32-9-25 - Exemptions - Length.
Section 32-9-28 - Exemptions - Two to Eight Wheel, One to Four-Axle Trailer - Violations.
Section 32-9-29 - Permits for Movement of Oversized Vehicles or Loads.
Section 32-9-29.1 - Special Permits for Movement of Certain Site-Built Buildings.