Chapter 13.48
EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Sections:

13.48.010    Applicability of title.

13.48.010 Applicability of title.

The provisions of this title regulating the operation, parking and standing of vehicles apply to authorized emergency vehicles, except as provided by the motor vehicle laws of Oregon and as follows:

(1) A driver when operating such vehicle in an emergency, except when otherwise directed by a police officer or other authorized person, may park or stand notwithstanding the provisions of this title;

(2) A driver of a police vehicle or fire department or patrol vehicle when operating such vehicle in an emergency may disregard regulations governing turning in specified directions as long as he/she does not endanger life or property;

(3) The foregoing exemptions do not, however, protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequences of his/her reckless disregard of the safety of others. (Ord. 5026 § 1, 1993; Ord. 2751 § 68, 1957).