Questions and Answers
Which of the following vehicles is exempt from the provisions of this chapter when actually engaged in work upon the highway?
What is NOT an exception to the provisions of this chapter for authorized emergency vehicles?
Under what circumstances may the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle exceed the maximum speed limits?
What is a requirement for the driver of a vehicle specified in paragraph (a) to fulfill?
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Which of the following vehicles is NOT specified in paragraph (a)?
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Under what circumstances may the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle park or stand?
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What is the condition under which the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign?
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Which of the following is NOT a privilege that may be exercised by the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle?
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Where do the provisions of this chapter apply?
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What is the consequence of violating subsection (2) of this chapter?
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Who can willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction?
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Who are exempt from complying with lawful orders or directions?
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What is required of the owner or person employing or directing the driver of a vehicle?
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What is the penalty for willfully failing or refusing to comply with any lawful order or direction?
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Who can provide emergency medical treatment on the scene and provide transport of patients?
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What is the condition for certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics to provide emergency medical treatment?
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What type of violation is it to fail to perform any act required in this chapter?
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Who is required to comply with the provisions of this chapter?
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What is the penalty for willfully failing to comply with a lawful order or direction?
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Who may respond to the scene of emergencies and provide emergency medical treatment?
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What type of highways do the provisions of this chapter apply to?
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Who may direct the driver of a vehicle to operate it in a manner contrary to law?
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What is a requirement for the operation of vehicles upon highways?
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What is the consequence of failing to perform any act required in this chapter?
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What is the general rule for vehicles owned or operated by the state, counties, cities, or other political subdivisions?
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Under what circumstances may the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle disregard regulations governing direction or movement?
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Who may exercise the privileges set forth in this section?
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What is the condition under which the driver of a vehicle specified in paragraph (a) must fulfill?
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When are persons, teams, or motor vehicles and other equipment exempt from the provisions of this chapter?
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What is a privilege that may be exercised by the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle?
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Under what circumstances may the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle park or stand?
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What is not a requirement for the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle?
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Study Notes
Obedience to Traffic Laws
- The provisions of Chapter 316 apply to the operation of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians on state-maintained highways, county-maintained highways, and municipal streets and alleys.
- It is unlawful for anyone to fail to perform any act required or do any act forbidden in this chapter.
Required Obedience to Traffic Laws
- The owner or person employing the driver of a vehicle cannot require or knowingly permit the operation of the vehicle in a manner contrary to the law.
- A violation of this subsection is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation.
Obedience to Police and Fire Department Officials
- It is unlawful and a misdemeanor of the second degree to willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of a law enforcement officer, traffic crash investigation officer, traffic infraction enforcement officer, or member of the fire department.
- Certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics are exempt from this subsection when responding to emergencies and providing emergency medical treatment.
Public Officers and Employees
- The provisions of this chapter applicable to drivers of vehicles upon highways apply to drivers of vehicles owned or operated by the United States, the state, or any county, city, town, district, or political subdivision of the state.
- Exceptions are made for persons, teams, or motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway.
Authorized Emergency Vehicles
- Authorized emergency vehicles, when responding to an emergency call, in pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, or responding to a fire alarm, may exercise privileges such as parking or standing irrespective of provisions, proceeding past red or stop signals, and exceeding maximum speed limits.
- The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle must exercise due regard for the safety of all persons and may not recklessly disregard the safety of others.
Obedience to Traffic Laws
- The provisions of Chapter 316 apply to the operation of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians on state-maintained highways, county-maintained highways, and municipal streets and alleys.
- It is unlawful for anyone to fail to perform any act required or do any act forbidden in this chapter.
Required Obedience to Traffic Laws
- The owner or person employing the driver of a vehicle cannot require or knowingly permit the operation of the vehicle in a manner contrary to the law.
- A violation of this subsection is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation.
Obedience to Police and Fire Department Officials
- It is unlawful and a misdemeanor of the second degree to willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of a law enforcement officer, traffic crash investigation officer, traffic infraction enforcement officer, or member of the fire department.
- Certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics are exempt from this subsection when responding to emergencies and providing emergency medical treatment.
Public Officers and Employees
- The provisions of this chapter applicable to drivers of vehicles upon highways apply to drivers of vehicles owned or operated by the United States, the state, or any county, city, town, district, or political subdivision of the state.
- Exceptions are made for persons, teams, or motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway.
Authorized Emergency Vehicles
- Authorized emergency vehicles, when responding to an emergency call, in pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, or responding to a fire alarm, may exercise privileges such as parking or standing irrespective of provisions, proceeding past red or stop signals, and exceeding maximum speed limits.
- The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle must exercise due regard for the safety of all persons and may not recklessly disregard the safety of others.
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