(a) The speed limitations set forth in this article shall not apply to the following:
(1) Vehicles when operated with due regard for safety under the direction of the police in the chase or apprehension of violators or suspected violators of the law;
(2) Fire department or fire patrol vehicles when traveling in response to a fire alarm;
(3) Public or private ambulances when traveling in emergencies; or
(4) Vehicles operated by duly authorized officers, agents or employees of the state utilities commission when traveling in performance of their duties in regulating and checking traffic and speed.
(b) This section shall not relieve the driver of any such vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the street nor shall it protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequences of a reckless disregard of the safety of others.
(Code 1965, § 28-80)
State law reference(s)—Similar provisions, G.S. 20-145.