Alabama motorists starting in August will be required to purchase increased levels of auto liability insurance under a measure signed into law Friday by Governor Bob Riley.

Minimum limits will be raised from $20,000 for one person in an accident to $25,000; from $40,000 for all persons injured to $50,000; and from $10,000 for property damage to $25,000.

The change is the first time limits have been raised since 1984, according to Julie Pulliam, director of public affairs, Southeast region for the American Insurance Association (AIA).

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