The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the Department of For-Hire Vehicles Establishment Act of 1985 to empower the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) to enforce traffic laws specifically against carrier-for-hire vehicles. This follows the passage of the Department of For-Hire Vehicles Delivery Vehicle Traffic Enforcement Expansion Temporary Act of 2022, which granted DFHV the authority to issue citations to delivery vehicles. The resolution highlights that this authority is crucial for ensuring safety for both operators and customers, as evidenced by the issuance of 1,297 warnings or notices of infraction in Fiscal Year 2024.

The current authority granted to DFHV is set to expire on April 17, 2025, and while a permanent act (the Carrier-for-Hire Oversight and Enforcement Amendment Act of 2024) has been passed, it is subject to appropriations and may not take effect until October 1, 2025. To prevent a lapse in enforcement authority, the resolution emphasizes the necessity of adopting the emergency amendment after a single reading, allowing DFHV to continue its enforcement activities without interruption. The resolution is effective immediately upon passage.