1. (a) Notwithstanding any other laws to the contrary, an emergency vehicle may operate at a gross weight not exceeding 86,000 pounds, subject to a maximum weight of:

   1. (1) 24,000 pounds on a single steering axle;
   2. (2) 33,500 pounds on a single drive axle;
   3. (3) 62,000 pounds on a tandem axle;
   4. (4) 52,000 pounds on a tandem rear drive steer axle.

2. (b) As used in this section, "emergency vehicle" means a vehicle designed to be used under emergency conditions to:

   1. (1) Transport personnel and equipment; and
   2. (2) support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations.

L. 2018, ch. 72, § 3; July 1.