ALEA Press Releases

MONTGOMERY – Labor Day signals the unofficial end of summer, prompting many to make one more trip to the beach, lake or other warm-weather destination. People are likely to encounter heavier traffic than usual both on roadways and waterways during… Read Full Release

  SELMA – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) welcomed 32 new members to its family Aug. 15, during Trooper Class 2019-A’s graduation at the agency’s training facility in Selma. Prior to administering the oath of office, Alabama’s… Read Full Release

Secretary Hal Taylor of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) fully supports Governor Kay Ivey’s decision to promote Alabama’s Slow Down Move Over Awareness Month each August. “We cannot stress enough the importance of Alabama’s 'move over law’ to ensure the… Read Full Release

School and football may have started, but summer is far from over. During the next few weeks, Alabama waterways will continue to attract crowds as everyone tries to squeeze in a little more warm-weather fun. Before hitting the river, beach or lake, remember safety… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are set to put the brakes on speeding Monday, July 15, to Sunday, July 21, during  Operation Southern Shield 2019, a speed enforcement campaign covering five… Read Full Release

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Troopers are serious when it comes to driving under the influence, driving while distracted, speeding and other deadly driving behaviors during the Fourth of July holiday travel period, which is from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July… Read Full Release

Lake Martin boaters will find a new “No Wake” zone when they visit the lake this summer. The zone was created at the bridge where Ridge Island Way crosses over to Chimney Rock Island, or what’s commonly known as “The Bridge To Nowhere.”   “Obviously, there… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is working with law enforcement partners across the state to promote seat-belt usage and traffic/water safety in the days leading up to Memorial Day weekend. The official holiday travel period is from 12:01 a.m. Friday,… Read Full Release

Update ALEA's Driver License Division has chosen to make minor adjustments to hours of operation during its Saturday service pilot program. The Driver License Examining Offices in Birmingham, Mobile and Opelika will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – The Lutzie 43 Foundation is partnering with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to co-promote the foundation’s 43 Key Seconds initiative. The initiative aims to create the first nationally recognized symbol for distracted and… Read Full Release