DISTRACTED DRIVING IS A BIG PROBLEM

DISTRACTED DRIVING Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger and bystander safety. These types of distractions include: Texting Using a cell phone or smartphone Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Grooming Reading, including maps...

New Service Offered in Piedmont

The Calhoun County Commissioner of Licenses, Barry E. Robertson, announces that Alabama title transfers can be completed in the Alvin Gibbs Annex in Piedmont, effective November 2, 2020.  The change in policy was made possible by a new processing system set forth by Ingenuity, the data processing company employed by...

ALVIN E GIBBS PIEDMONT ANNEX TO OPEN MONDAY

The Alvin E. Gibbs Piedmont Annex of the Commissioner of Licenses Office will open again to the public on Monday, May 11, 2020, at 8:00 a. m. The office will open with social distancing guidelines in place.  Extra staff will be on hand to help with  answering questions you may...

STAR ID will be required for air travel in 2020

https://www.tsa.govEffective October 1, 2020, every air traveler will need a REAL ID compliant license /ID (STAR ID) or another form of identification for air travel.  (See TSA's website for a full list of acceptable identification for domestic air travel at www.tsa.gov.In response to acts of terrorism committed against the United States...

I SHARE THE ROAD

All residents of Alabama who are vehicle owners and supporters of the Fairhope Cycling Project may purchase this license plate. The net proceeds will used by FCP to promote, educate, and help make the communities of Alabama bicycle and pedestrian friendly.

NEW TAG PROPOSED FOR VENECIA’S FOUNDATION

Venecia’s Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports cancer patients, needs at least 250 online purchases before production begins on personalized car tags. Venecia’s Foundation is named after Piedmont resident Venecia Butler, who died of cancer in April 2015. About a year ago the organization began the paperwork to start the...

ALABAMA BICENTENNIAL PLATE

Who may purchase license plates in this category? All residents of Alabama who are vehicle owners. Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? No What registration fees are associated with the purchase of this license plate? $15.00- $890.00 depending on the...

SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST SICKLE CELL DISEASE

Who may purchase license plates in this category? All residents of Alabama who are vehicle owners and supporters of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Central Alabama Chapter, Inc. Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? No What registration fees...

BRONZE STAR

Who may purchase license plates in this category? A resident of Alabama who is the recipient of the Bronze Star. Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? Yes. A DD214 indicating the registrant is a recipient of the Bronze Star must...

LEGION OF VALOR

Who may purchase license plates in this category? Any resident of the State of Alabama who is a member of the Legion of Valor with positive proof of membership and the award of the Medal of Honor, the Army Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, or the Air Force Cross....

MANY NEWLY DESIGNED PLATES TO CHOOSE FROM

Several of Alabama's familiar license plates are coming back in 2016 with a fresh, new look. Jacskonville State University, Miles College, and Stillman University have all come out with a new design. In addition, residents will find new designs on some of their favorite specialty plates as well. National Wild...