The provisions of this Title regulating the operation, parking and standing of vehicles shall apply to authorized emergency vehicles as defined in Section 10-1-1 of this Title, except as follows: A driver when operating any such vehicle in an emergency, except when otherwise directed by a police officer, may:
(A) Park or stand, notwithstanding provisions of this Title.
(B) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation.
The foregoing exemptions shall not, however, protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequences of his reckless disregard of the safety of others.