Are law enforcement officers on duty exempt from following traffic laws?
Full Question:
Are law enforcement officers on duty exempt from following traffic laws and if so under what conditions?
04/04/2007 |
Category: Fiduciary Duty |
State: Colorado |
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Answer:
Rules by by department, but generally police on duty must obey traffic laws unless it is an emergency, in response to a call, or in pursuit of an offender. The following is an example of a police department policy:
Operation of Department Vehicles. When operating department vehicles,
employees shall not violate traffic laws except in cases of emergency and then
only in conformity with state law and department policy and procedure
regarding same.