(A) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section but subject to the conditions herein stated.
(B) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:
(1) Park or stand irrespective of the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be required and necessary for safe operation;
(3) Exceed the maximum speed limit so long as he does not endanger life or property; and
(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.
(C) The exceptions herein granted to an authorized emergency vehicle, other than a police vehicle, apply only when the vehicle is making use of audible, if in motion, and visual signals meeting the requirements of this chapter.
(D) The foregoing provisions do not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty of driving with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor do such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others.
(Ord. 306, passed 12-7-1970)