Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-4202.1
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Operators of emergency vessels - Exercise of certain
Official statutory text
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;
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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.
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 Page 1658
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.
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