§ 31-12-8. Warning signals given by emergency vehicles.
The exemptions granted in this chapter to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when the driver of the vehicle while in motion sounds an audible signal by bell, siren, or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary, and when the vehicle is equipped with at least one lighted lamp displaying a red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred feet (500′) to the front of the vehicle, except that an authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle need not be equipped with or display a red light visible from in front of the vehicle.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 21, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-12-8.
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.