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AB 1114

Emergency vehicles: fee and toll exemptions.

2025-2026 Regular Session

California exempts emergency vehicles from tolls and fees to reduce response times and administrative costs for fire, ambulance, and police services statewide.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 87, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 1114

Legislative bill overview

AB 1114 exempts emergency vehicles from paying tolls and certain fees on California highways and roads. The bill became law in July 2025 after passing both chambers of the legislature unanimously and receiving gubernatorial approval.

Why is this important

Emergency vehicles (fire trucks, ambulances, police cars) responding to urgent situations can now bypass toll payment systems without financial penalty, potentially improving response times and reducing administrative burden on emergency services. This affects both operational costs for emergency agencies and toll collection procedures statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Toll revenue impact: Exempting emergency vehicles reduces toll revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure projects, shifting financial burden to other users or general funds
  • Definition scope: Unclear whether exemption applies only to actively responding emergency vehicles or all vehicles operated by emergency agencies, and which vehicle types qualify
  • Equity concerns: Some taxpayers may view toll exemptions for government vehicles as preferential treatment that increases their own toll costs to compensate for lost revenue

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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