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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In operating an authorized emergency vehicle the operator may:
(1) park or stand, irrespective of another provision of this subtitle;
(2) proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, after slowing as necessary for safe operation;
(3) exceed a maximum speed limit, except as provided by an ordinance adopted under Section 545.365, as long as the operator does not endanger life or property; and
(4) disregard a regulation governing the direction of movement or turning in specified directions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 546.001. Permissible Conduct - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-546-001/
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