§ 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.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 21, § 5; P.L. 1952, ch. 2937, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 31-12-7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-12 - Applicability of Traffic Regulations
Section 31-12-1. - Places provisions applicable.
Section 31-12-3. - Obedience to police officers.
Section 31-12-4. - Applicability to public vehicles.
Section 31-12-5. - Exemption of highway workers.
Section 31-12-6. - Emergency vehicles — Times when entitled to special privileges.
Section 31-12-7. - Privileges allowed emergency vehicles.
Section 31-12-8. - Warning signals given by emergency vehicles.
Section 31-12-9. - Due care by emergency vehicles.
Section 31-12-10. - Animals and animal-drawn vehicles.
Section 31-12-11. - Uniformity of application.
Section 31-12-12. - Powers of local authorities.
Section 31-12-13. - Local regulations to be posted.
Section 31-12-14. - State approval for traffic control devices on state highways.