(A) Officers shall consider road, traffic and weather conditions at all times while operating a police vehicle.
(B) Officers shall use responsible care, regardless of the nature of the run, for the protection of life and property.
(C) When driving under emergency conditions, the following procedures shall be adhered to.
(1) Police vehicles approaching a red traffic signal or stop sign will yield right-of-way to all moving vehicles and pedestrians within the intersection, and those approaching in a manner that would cause them to become a hazard. The officer will stop the vehicle, if necessary, and proceed only when safe.
(2) Police vehicles approaching a green traffic signal or an intersecting street controlled by a stop sign shall be prepared to take evasive action and brake, if necessary, then proceed with caution only when safe.
(D) Upon arrival at scene, officers should secure the police vehicle, if feasible. The vehicle should be turned off and locked if it will be unattended for a reasonable period of time and circumstances permit. At no time shall the vehicle be left unattended and running while on a non-service run.
(Prior Code, § 33.51)