Existing law authorizes the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol to issue authorized emergency vehicle permits for certain vehicles, including any vehicle owned and operated by a public utility and any vehicle owned and operated by a fire company, as specified, upon a finding that the vehicle is used in responding to emergency calls for fire or law enforcement, the immediate preservation of life or property, or the apprehension of law violators.
This bill would authorize the commissioner to issue an emergency vehicle permit to any vehicle owned by a county, city, or city and county office of emergency services only while that vehicle is being used by a public employee in responding to any disaster.

Statutes affected:
AB 438: 165 VEH
02/06/25 - Introduced: 165 VEH
03/12/25 - Amended Assembly: 165 VEH
04/07/25 - Amended Assembly: 2416 VEH, 2416 VEH, 165 VEH