what speed if they are on the way to an emergency ...?? ...in the uk...??
2006-06-29 05:33:55 · 16 answers · asked by p.xx 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
in britain, police are exempt from speed limits, providing that its neccessary for the purpose of policing. however, they are not exempted regarding driving with due care & attention. - for instance, if an accident occurs whilst they cross a red light, they may be prosecuted. thats why they slow down & go through slowly at junctions. ps, I know officers who have been prosecuted. Internal investigation departments can be very anti to other police
2006-06-30 13:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by skipper409 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe that the general rule of thumb is that if responding to an emergency call and driving through a busy or built up area, police should not exceed the limit by more than 20mph.
For those of you who say they speed whenever they please, like to get coffee, well, some may. But a lot of police vehicles now have a black box type gizmo which records everything from putting on a seat belt, closing doors, revs of engine, gear changes, switching on of blue lights and sirens and speed. So they cannot abuse the system - and indeed should not.
The nature of the emergency also plays a big part in the speed the driver would travel at. If it is a serious life and death situation, obviously they are going to travel faster.
But think, those of you who are awaiting an emergency response from police - you are being threatened by a mad man with a big knife - would you like them to get there quickly or not? Don't be so quick to be bitter and twisted!!!
2006-06-30 01:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sally J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A police car if using flashing lights and on it's way to an emergency can travel at any speed required.
2006-06-29 06:40:31 · answer #3 · answered by paul b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, an officer can obtain a rushing fee ticket on a similar time as driving the patrol automobile. That mentioned, basically via fact the lighting fixtures and siren are no longer in use, you do no longer understand the officer replaced into no longer responding to a decision that required exceeding the printed velocity decrease. struggling with at a mild would not disprove that threat. working a mild is different than driving quickly.
2016-10-31 22:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police should always abide by the rules of the road and laws like everyone else..
As the saying goes "No one is above the law"
However Police are granted extra powers that in the line of duty they can surpass typical laws... But then again, its their choice..
I know high speed pursuits that have been called off due to danger to others.. Traffic, people, residential..etc
2006-06-29 05:38:25 · answer #5 · answered by W V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The police are just like you and me, they are not aloud to break the law. If the speed limit is 30mph then they should travel at 30mph. Obviously if there is a life and death situation, then they must drive with more care if they are speeding to the incident.
2006-06-29 05:40:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The police are not exempt from the law, they have to abide by the same rules as the rest of us. Of course if you could find a copper who would nick another fellow officer you'd be a lucky man indeed. If this ever happens consider playing the lottery more frequently!!!
2006-06-29 05:40:29 · answer #7 · answered by ligiersaredevilspawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are no speed limits for police when going to an emergency
2006-06-29 07:22:30 · answer #8 · answered by mike g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cops can bend the street law when an emergency ensues. Other than that, they shouldn't be speeding.
2006-06-29 05:37:17 · answer #9 · answered by kayleenelizabeth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good one thay have to drive in accordance with the high way code thay can speed with the blues and tones on but be it on their head if thay have an accident thay can still be prosecuted the law is not above the law
2006-06-29 05:40:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋