Exemption for drivers of police vehicles
305 Exemption for drivers of police vehicles
(1) A provision of the Australian Road Rules 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; and
(b) if the vehicle is a motor vehicle that is moving – the vehicle is displaying a blue or red flashing light or sounding an alarm.
Note
Motor vehicle and police vehicle is defined in the dictionary.
(2) Subrule (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
(b) for the vehicle not to be fitted or equipped with a blue or red flashing light or an alarm.
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