Cartee & Lloyd Attorneys at Law

12/23/2025

Driving tip for the busy holiday traffic:

04/07/2025

**WE ARE 1 MONTH AWAY FROM THE STAR ID ENFORCEMENT DATE – May 7, 2025**

What you need to know:

- On May 7, 2025, Alabamians planning to fly domestic in the United States (U.S.) or enter certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID-compliant driver license (known as STAR ID in Alabama) or another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport.

- If you don’t plan to fly or plan on visiting certain federal facilities, including some military installations, then a STAR ID is not necessary. Your regular Alabama driver license will continue to be valid for driving, voting, and other everyday activities. It is completely up to you to get a STAR ID or not. However, a regular Alabama Driver License will not be accepted for federal identification and will display “Not for Federal Identification” at the top of the card.

- Appointments are filling up fast! If individuals do not have an appointment for STAR ID, prolonged wait times are to be expected at this point, especially in the larger areas such as Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile. If appointments are booked in your area, we are encouraging citizens to check other nearby examining offices.

- In 2012, Alabama began offering STAR IDs statewide to ensure those who wished to obtain a STAR ID were able, well before the federal deadline.

- Don’t panic if you do not have your STAR ID and cannot get an immediate appointment in your area. If your trip is still several months out, you can still obtain a STAR ID after May 7, from one of ALEA’s Examining Offices. May 7, is the federal enforcement date and not the last day Alabama will be offering STAR ID services.

- The fee for a STAR ID is $36.25, the same as for a regular Alabama driver's license or non-driver ID card. If citizens choose to wait and obtain their STAR ID at the same time they are renewing their regular license, there is no additional fee from the standard $36.25 renewal fee.

01/10/2025

12/05/2024

https://www.al.com/news/2024/12/how-alabama-ranks-in-traffic-safety-best-and-worst-states-revealed.html

The non-profit group Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety will provide recommendations Thursday on what federal and state governments should consider in improving traffic safety.

05/31/2024

**Important information concerning Alabama’s New Hands-Free Law**

Enforcement Period - ALEA will begin enforcing Alabama’s New Hands-Free Law beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Cell Phone Defined - Wireless telecommunication device – The law defines a cellular telephone, a portable telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand-alone computer, a global positioning system receiver, or substantially similar portable wireless device that is used to initiate or receive communication, information, or data.

Not a Secondary Violation – Individuals observed crossing in and out of a traffic lane without using a turn signal, swerving, or otherwise operating the vehicle in an impaired manner while physically holding a wireless telecommunication device could be issued a citation.

Fines and Punishments – First conviction fine of $50- and one-point violation on license, second conviction fine of $100- and two-point violation on license, third conviction $150- and three-point violation on license within a 24-month period.

Holding a wireless communications device while driving may result in a citation if you swerve, change lanes without signaling, or otherwise operate a vehicle in what the law describes as “an impaired manner.” However, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency would like to remind you that any behavior that distracts or takes away your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is dangerous. Distracted driving causes crashes and ultimately puts the lives of those operating vehicles on Alabama’s roadways at risk.

04/17/2024

Our personal injury attorneys can help you navigate the complex legal process after a car accident. We will work to gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and advocate for your rights in court if necessary.

04/15/2024

Our personal injury attorneys can help you get the medical assistance you need after a car accident. They can refer you to doctors and specialists who can provide you with the care you need. They can also help you get compensation for medical bills.

04/12/2024

Our personal injury attorneys can investigate the accident to determine who was at fault in a car accident. They can gather evidence, interview witnesses, and work with accident reconstruction experts to build a strong case.

04/10/2024

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04/08/2024

If you have been injured by a distracted driver, you may be entitled to compensation. An attorney can help you file your claim, negotiate with insurance companies, and ensure that you receive the benefits you are entitled to.

04/05/2024

If you have been injured in a slip and fall, our attorneys can help you hold the property owner responsible for their negligence. We will investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident, gather evidence, and build a strong case to secure the compensation you need.