2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 31 - Motor and Other vehicles
CHAPTER 31-12 - Applicability of Traffic Regulations
§ 31-12-7 - Privileges allowed emergency vehicles.
SECTION 31-12-7
§ 31-12-7 Privileges allowed emergency vehicles. – The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:
(1) Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of any law;
(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;
(3) Exceed the prima facie 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.
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