The driver of an ambulance on the public streets, highways, and private access roads of this state, when responding to an emergency call or while transporting a patient, is authorized to operate the ambulance as an emergency vehicle pursuant to Code Section 40-6-6.
History. Code 1933, § 88-3109, enacted by Ga. L. 1972, p. 625, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 304, § 4.
Cross references.
Yielding of right of way to authorized emergency vehicles, § 40-6-74 .
Duty of pedestrians to yield right of way to authorized vehicles, § 40-6-99 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Emergency Medical Services
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 31-11-1. Findings; Declaration of Policy
§ 31-11-4. Supervision and Modifications of Emsc Program
§ 31-11-5. Rules and Regulations
§ 31-11-7. Exercise of Emergency Vehicle Privileges by Ambulance Drivers
§ 31-11-9. Enforcement; Inspections
§ 31-11-10. Establishment of Fees and Regulations by Municipalities