AB 1913: Licensure: emergency equipment.

<p>The bill amends existing laws regarding driver's licenses and training for operating emergency vehicles. It includes the operation of certain emergency equipment under a Class C driver’s license if the vehicle is owned by a law enforcement agency and operated by someone with specific training.</p> <p>The legislation also establishes requirements for peace officers and volunteers to operate this emergency equipment, mandating both classroom and practical training along with a written exam. Instructors must meet certification standards set by California state or federal authorities or county training associations.</p> <p>Emergency equipment is defined as motor vehicles used in emergencies, repairs, positioning, or transporting equipment related to an emergency situation, owned or controlled exclusively by specified law enforcement agencies.</p>