§ 27-49-109 - Drivers of authorized emergency vehicles.
27-49-109. Drivers of authorized emergency vehicles.
(a) The driver of any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call upon approaching a red or stop signal or any stop sign shall slow down as necessary for safety but may proceed cautiously past the red or stop sign or signal. At other times, drivers of authorized emergency vehicles shall stop in obedience to a stop sign or signal.
(b) No driver of any authorized emergency vehicle shall assume any special privilege under this act except when the vehicle is operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.