A. The speed limits provided in this chapter shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles when responding to emergency calls, provided the drivers thereof sound audible signals by siren or horn and two lighted red lights are displayed to the front, or one beacon light visible three hundred sixty (360) degrees, or to authorized emergency vehicles operated by peace officers who are measuring the speed of other vehicles by use of the emergency vehicle speedometer. Moreover, the driver of an ambulance who has been certified pursuant to SDCL 34-11-6 may operate his emergency vehicle in excess of the speed limit without audible signals while operating outside the city limits of a municipality.
B. This provision shall not relieve the driver of any such vehicle from the duty to drive with regard for the safety of others nor shall it protect the driver from the consequences of a reckless disregard of the safety of others. (Ord. 455 (part), 1996: prior code § 9-115)