The bill amends the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow for the designation of off-road vehicles as authorized emergency vehicles by the chief administrator of various state and local agencies, including law enforcement and fire departments. The bill outlines specific requirements for such designation, including the need for the vehicle to be equipped 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 will be 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. The new legal language includes the insertion of provisions for the designation and use of off-road vehicles as emergency vehicles, while no deletions from current law are specified in the text provided.

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