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In 2021, Alabama lawmakers introduced legislation that would have created a formal process for families to place roadside memorials within public rights-of-way. The proposal recognized roadside memorials as objects placed to commemorate individuals who lost their lives on a roadway and outlined standards for location, size, and safety.

The bill would have required an application and approval process through the appropriate transportation authority before a memorial could be placed.

At this time, Marked by Memory has not found evidence that the proposed legislation was enacted. As a result, families should contact local transportation or public works agencies directly to determine current requirements for roadside memorials in their area. Laws, policies, and enforcement practices can vary between jurisdictions and may change over time.

The bill references an application form to be created by ALDOT, but because the legislation appears not to have become law, an official application may never have been developed. Families researching Alabama roadside memorial regulations should verify current requirements directly with ALDOT or local government agencies.