As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings:

1. (1) ALEA. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.
2. (2) AUTHORITY. The Alabama Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority.
3. (3) AUTOMATED PHOTOGRAPHIC SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM. A photographic speed enforcement system that is capable of automatically recording digital images and speed of motor vehicles.
4. (4) CIVIL TRAFFIC CITATION. A non-criminal citation created pursuant to this article, the penalty for which is a civil fine, and the enforceability of which is accomplished through civil action.
5. (5) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Transportation.

6. (6) OWNER. The owner of a motor vehicle as shown on the motor vehicle registration records of the Alabama Department of Revenue or the analogous department or agency of another state or country, except as follows:

   1. a. The term does not include a motor vehicle rental or leasing company when a motor vehicle registered by the company is rented or leased to another person under a rental or lease agreement with the company, in which event “owner” means the person to whom the vehicle is rented or leased.
   2. b. The term does not include any motor vehicle displaying a plate that indicates the motor vehicle is being operated by an individual other than the owner of the motor vehicle, including a dealer license plate, fleet plate, U.S. military plate, utility plate, government plate, federal plate, or commercial motor vehicle plate, in which event “owner” means the person to whom the vehicle is assigned for use.

7. (7) SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM OPERATOR. Any of the following individuals who are trained and certified to operate a photographic speed enforcement system:

   1. a. An employee of ALEA or a county or municipal law enforcement agency.
   2. b. An employee of the department or authority.
   3. c. A third party approved by the department or authority to operate or install a photographic speed enforcement system.
8. (8) SPEEDING VIOLATION. Any violation of a motor vehicle at a speed that exceeds 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
9. (9) WORK ZONE. A segment of a state, U.S., or interstate highway designated by the department or the authority where construction, maintenance, inspection, surveying, or utility work is actively occurring and where workers are present, and where official work zone signage is posted.

(Act 2026-475, §4.)