§ 29-108. When exempt from chapter provisions.

The provisions of this chapter regulating the operation, parking and standing of vehicles shall apply to authorized emergency vehicles, except that a driver when operating any such vehicle in an emergency or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, may:

(a)

Park or stand notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter;

(b)

Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;

(c)

Disregard regulations governing the direction of movement or turning in specified directions so long as he does not endanger life or property;

(d)

Exceed the prima facie speed limits established by this chapter so long as life or property is not endangered; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to ambulances, which shall not be operated at a speed of more than ten (10) miles per hour over the posted speed limit.

State law reference

Exemption of authorized emergency vehicles from certain traffic regulations, V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 546.001 et seq.