Bill > HB506

This bill allows the chiefs of law enforcement agencies, fire departments, volunteer fire departments, fire districts, or rescue squads to designate publicly owned off-road vehicles as authorized emergency vehicles under specific conditions. To be designated, these vehicles must have headlights, brake lights, shoulder harness seatbelts, agency name markings, emergency lighting, and reflective chevrons on the back. These off-road vehicles can then be operated on streets and highways within their jurisdiction, but only for official purposes like emergency responses and training, and only by authorized personnel with proper training. The designated vehicles will be covered under the agency's insurance policy and will be exempt from standard vehicle licensing and equipment requirements. The bill specifies that these provisions apply to Title 32 of the Alabama Code and will go into effect on June 1, 2025, providing state and local agencies more flexibility in using off-road vehicles for emergency services.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

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