Bill > S1778

This bill proposes an amendment to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90B Section 25 to allow police and fire departments to register and operate All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on public roads and ways for emergency response purposes. Specifically, the bill requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to create a registration process for these specialized emergency response vehicles and develop specialty license plates that clearly identify the vehicles as belonging to police or fire departments. This legislation would provide emergency service departments with greater flexibility in using ATVs for rapid response in terrain or situations where traditional emergency vehicles might be less effective, such as in rural areas, during natural disasters, or in hard-to-access locations. The bill aims to formalize and standardize the process for emergency service vehicles to legally operate ATVs on public roads while ensuring proper identification through dedicated license plates.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1778