AL HB506

Chief administrators of state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies, fire departments, volunteer fire departments, fire districts, or rescue squads may designate publicly owned off-road vehicles as authorized emergency vehicles if they meet specific equipment requirements.

Designated off-road emergency vehicles must be equipped with headlights, brake lights, shoulder harness seatbelts, agency name markings, emergency lighting per Section 32-5A-115(c), and reflective chevrons on the back to alert other drivers.

Off-road emergency vehicles may only be operated within the designating agency's jurisdiction on state streets and highways for official purposes including emergency responses and training, and only by authorized personnel with required training.

Designated off-road emergency vehicles must be covered under the applicable agency's insurance policy and are exempt from all other state licensing, equipment, and vehicle operation requirements.

The act becomes effective on June 1, 2025.