Motor vehicles; aggressive driving, offense established; penalty provided

SB 172 establishes "aggressive driving" as a criminal offense in Alabama, directly affecting drivers who intentionally operate a vehicle to annoy, harass, intimidate, injure, or obstruct others. It defines specific prohibited actions, such as tailgating, illegal passing, reckless driving, throwing objects, or brandishing a firearm while driving. Violators face penalties: a Class A misdemeanor (including a minimum 30-day license suspension) for a first offense, and a Class D felony (with a minimum one-year license revocation) for repeat offenses within 10 years. The law amends existing traffic codes by adding these offenses to the criminal penalty structure, effective October 1, 2025.