Exemption—driver of police vehicle generally—Act, s 35
305 Exemption—driver of police vehicle generally—Act, s 35
An exemption provision does not apply to the driver of a police vehicle if—
in the circumstances—
the driver is taking reasonable care; and
it is reasonable that the provision should not apply having regard to the road and traffic conditions at the time; and
if the vehicle is a motor vehicle that is moving—the vehicle is displaying a blue or red flashing light or sounding an alarm.
Subsection (1) (b) does not apply to the driver if, in the circumstances, it is reasonable—
not to display the light or sound the alarm; or
for the vehicle not to be fitted or equipped with a blue or red flashing light or an alarm.
In this section:
exemption provision means—
the Act, section 5B (Improper use of motor vehicle); or
the Act, section 7 (Furious, reckless or dangerous driving), to the extent the section relates to furious or dangerous driving; or
a provision of this regulation.
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