Rhode Island § 31-12-7 § 31-12-7. Privileges allowed emergency vehicles.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 31-12-7 — § 31-12-7. Privileges allowed emergency vehicles.

Rhode Island·Title 31 Motor and Other vehicles·Ch. 31-12 Applicability of Traffic Regulations

§ 31-12-7. Privileges allowed emergency vehicles.
The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:
(1) Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of any law;
         
(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may
            be necessary for safe operation;
         
(3) Exceed the prima facie speed limits so long as he or she does not endanger life or
            property;
         
(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.
         

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§ 31-12-7. Privileges allowed emergency vehicles.

The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:

(1) Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of any law;

(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;

(3) Exceed the prima facie speed limits so long as he or she does not endanger life or property;

(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.

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