AL SB218

Authorizes off-road vehicles to operate on public roads in unincorporated county areas with speed limits of 45 mph or less, excluding interstates and municipalities

Requires dealer certification that vehicles have specific safety equipment including brakes, lights, horn, seat belts, roll bar, spark arrester, muffler, windshield, and roadworthy tires

Operators must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver license and maintain minimum liability insurance; vehicles must be registered and tagged

Exempts vehicles used on private property with owner permission, for agricultural purposes, or for wildlife management, law enforcement, and emergency services

County engineers and governing bodies receive liability protection; Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency must collect crash data for 24 months and report to legislature before 2029 session; effective January 1, 2027