(A) When the senior paramedic in charge of an ambulance has reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency exists, the driver of the ambulance may:
(1) Park or stand, irrespective of the otherwise applicable rules of law established by ordinance;
(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing as may be necessary for safe operation;
(3) Exceed the maximum speed limits permitted by the city so long as life or property is not endangered; or
(4) Disregard ordinances or regulations of the city governing the direction of movement or turning in specified directions.
(B) The three latter exemptions shall apply only when such ambulance is making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of the regulations promulgated by the Medical Director; the exemption listed in (1) shall apply only when such ambulance is making use of visual signals meeting those requirements.
(C) The exemptions do not relieve the driver from the duty to drive with regard for the safety of all persons.
('74 Code, § 9-55) (Ord. G-16-82, passed 7-27-82)