The speed limitations set forth in this division shall not apply to vehicles when operated with due regard for safety under the direction of the police in the chase or apprehension of violators of the law or of persons charged with or suspected of any violation, nor to Fire Department or fire patrol vehicles when traveling in response to a fire alarm, nor to public or private ambulances and rescue squad emergency service vehicles when traveling in emergencies, nor to vehicles operated by county fire marshals and civil preparedness coordinators when traveling in the performances of their duties, nor to vehicles operated by the duly authorized officers, agents and employees of the state utilities commission when traveling in performance of their duties in regulating and checking the traffic and speed of buses, trucks, motor vehicles and motor vehicle carriers subject to the regulations and jurisdiction of the State Utilities Commission. This exemption shall not, however, protect the driver of any vehicle from the consequence of a reckless disregard of the safety of others.
(`86 Code, § 20-82) (Am. Ord. 14-09-01, passed 9-9-14)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see G.S. § 20-145