Oklahoma § 63-4202.1 - Operators of emergency vessels - Exercise of certain

§ 63-4202.1. Operators of emergency vessels - Exercise of certain

privileges.

A. The operator of an emergency vessel, when responding to an

emergency call, when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected

violator of the law, or when responding to but not upon returning

from a response to an emergency situation, may exercise the

privilege set forth in this section, subject to the conditions set

forth in subsection B of this section.

B. The operator of an emergency vessel may:

1. Park, moor or beach the vessel irrespective of the

provisions of this title;

2. Proceed past a restrictive buoy, but only after slowing down

as may be necessary for safe operation;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety

3. Exceed the maximum speed or wake limits so long as that

action does not endanger life or property; and

4. Disregard rules governing direction of movement or turning

in specified directions.

C. The exemptions granted in this section shall apply only when

an emergency vessel is making use of audible and visual signals

meeting the requirements of Section 4207 of this title.

D. The provisions of this section shall not relieve the

operator of an emergency vessel from the duty to drive with due

regard for the safety of all persons or protect the driver from the

consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others.

Added by Laws 1997, c. 199, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.