(A) The driver of an ambulance, when responding to an emergency call or while transporting a patient, but subject to the conditions herein stated, and only when the driver has reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency in fact exists requiring the exercise of the privileges, may:
(1) Park of stand, irrespective of the contrary provisions of law, ordinance, or regulation;
(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 maximum speed limits permitted by law, ordinance, or regulation so long as he does not endanger life or property; and
(4) Disregard laws, ordinances, or regulations governing direction or movement or turning in specified directions.
(B) The exemptions herein granted shall apply only when the ambulance is making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of law, ordinance, or regulation.
(C) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an ambulance from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons; nor shall the provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others.
(Ord. 78-4, passed 2-14-78)