Exemption for drivers of police vehicles
305 Exemption for drivers of police vehicles
A provision of these 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
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 is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. Police vehicle is defined in the dictionary.
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.
Rule 305A inserted by S.R. No. 96/2019 rule 12.
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