r 306

Exemption for drivers of emergency vehicles

In force

A provision of the Australian Road Rules does not apply to the driver of an emergency vehicle if:

(a)

in the circumstances:

(i)

the driver is taking reasonable care; and

(ii)

it is reasonable that the rule 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

Emergency vehicle and motor vehicle are defined in the dictionary.

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