Police Vehicle Response

Question 1

Emergency Vehicles are defined by RIGL 31-12-8/ 31-12-6 as?

Answer 1

Exemptions from traffic regulations to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply while in motion with sound of a siren and emergency lights activated and when responding to an emergency or pursuit of a violator of the law.

Question 2

Response Levels, Priority One is?

Answer 2

calls or events of serious life threatening, high priority nature. Lights & Siren, but with due care RIGL 31-12-9

Question 3

Response Level, Priority Two is?

Answer 3

Calls that require a more immediate response, potentially serious, but not life threatening. Lights & Siren as reasonably need, but w/due care RIGL 31-12-9

Question 4

Response Level, Priority Three is?

Answer 4

Non-emergency call. Obey all traffic laws. Pose no immediate threat to safety or public.

Question 5

RI General Law 31-12-9 (Due Care by Emergency Vehicles)

Answer 5

shall not drive an emergency vehicle w/out due care for safety of all persons, nor shall protect the driver from consequences of the driver’s reckless disregard for the safety of others.

Question 6

Are unmarked police vehicles equipped w/lights and sirens authorized for priority one response?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

In accordance to RIGL 31-12-7 driver’s of an authorized emergency vehicle may (must have lights activated & siren as needed):

Answer 7

Park/stand irrespective of the provision of any law, proceed past a red/stop signal (BUT ONLY AFTER SLOWING DOWN & PROCEEDING SAFELY), exceed prima facia speed limits (As long as not endangering life or property, and disregard regulations of directions of movement or turning specific directions.