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ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1961 - SECT 110AAAA

ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1961 - SECT 110AAAA

110AAAA—Certain provisions not to apply to drivers of emergency vehicles

        (1)         Sections 44B, 45A, 45C, 82, 83 and 110 do 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 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.

        (2)         Subsection (1)(b) does not apply to a vehicle used by a police officer if, in the circumstances, it is reasonable—

            (a)         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.

        (3)         In this section—

"emergency vehicle" means a vehicle used by—

            (a)         a police officer; or

            (b)         a person who is an emergency worker as defined by the regulations for the purposes of this section.