When are emergency vehicles exempted from complying with current laws such as the Road Traffic Act?
I know that emergency vehicles ( police, ambulance, fire services etc..) are exempted from some laws such as speeding and parking offences..
However does this apply only during emergencies?
I am asking because several times I have seen police vehicles parked illegally and there seemed to be no emergency...
Thanks :)
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You're correct, it only applies in an emergency. However I've noticed similar things myself - on the long stretch of road that takes you straight to Flic-en-Flac, a police car was behind me and just before we reached the speed camera, the guy decided to accelerate and go over the speed limit which triggered the camera flash. It's the thrill they get to be in control and be above the law because they can...
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