(A) The provisions of this traffic code shall apply to a driver of an authorized emergency vehicle as defined in this traffic code; except, when such vehicle is employed in the performance of an emergency duty or in lawful pursuit, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, the driver may:
(1) Park or stand notwithstanding the provisions of this traffic code;
(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal, yellow or caution signal, or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary to avoid endangering life or property;
(3) Exceed the prima facie speed limits so long as he or she does not endanger life or property; and/or
(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions, so long as he or she does not endanger life or property.
(B) The exemptions hereinbefore granted in reference to the movement of an emergency vehicle shall apply only when the driver of such vehicle sounds a siren, bell or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary and the vehicle displays a lighted red lamp visible from the front under normal atmospheric conditions a distance of 500 feet as a warning to others.
(Prior Code, § 70.16) (Ord. G-00-13, passed 12-12-2000)