The bill amends the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow for the designation of off-road vehicles as authorized emergency vehicles by the chief administrators of various state and local agencies, including law enforcement and fire departments. The bill outlines specific requirements for such designation, which include equipping the vehicle with headlights, brake lights, shoulder harness seatbelts, emergency lighting, and reflective markings. Additionally, the designated off-road vehicles may only be operated by trained personnel for official purposes, such as emergency responses and training operations, and will be covered under the agency's insurance policy.

Furthermore, the bill provides that designated off-road vehicles are exempt from other licensing and equipment requirements typically mandated for vehicles on public roads. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025. Notably, the bill includes the insertion of new legal language regarding the designation and use of off-road vehicles as emergency vehicles, while no deletions from current law are specified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-8-2
Engrossed: 32-8-2
Enrolled: 32-8-2