The Department is created pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, §23-1-20. The chief executive officer is the Director of Transportation. The agency is comprised of the Transportation Director, administrative offices, chief engineer, legal bureau, central office bureaus, and region offices located throughout the state. All power, authority and duties vested in the Department is exercised by the Director of Transportation. The organization of the Department is determined by the Director.

Author: William F. Patty, Chief Counsel

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§23-1-20, 23-1-21, 23-1-22, 23-1-25.

History: Filed September 30, 1982. Amended: Filed May 17, 2013; effective June 21, 2013. Amended: Published April 30, 2026; effective June 14, 2026.