(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, regardless 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 limits so long as he or she does not endanger life or property.
(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, shall apply only when the vehicle is making use of either an audible signal when in motion or visual signals meeting the requirements of ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-215.
(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 the provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of others.
('73 Code, § 21-7) (Ord. 62-610, passed 10-1-62)