Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2017 - REG 305

    (1)     An exemption provision 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 having regard to the road and traffic conditions at the time; 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.

    (2)     Subsection (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.

    (3)     In this section:

"exemption provision" means—

        (a)     the

, section 5B (Improper use of motor vehicle); or

        (b)     the

, section 7 (Furious, reckless or dangerous driving), to the extent the section relates to furious or dangerous driving; or

        (c)     a provision of this regulation.