305Exemption for drivers of police vehicles

305 Exemption for drivers of police vehicles

(1) A provision of the Australian Road Rules does not apply to the driver of a police 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.

Note: Motor vehicle and police vehicle are defined in the dictionary.

(2) Subrule (1)(b) does not apply to the driver 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.