The provisions of this chapter shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall the provisions protect the driver from the consequences of the driver’s reckless disregard for the safety of others.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-12-9
Due care by emergency vehicles
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 821 F. Supp. 823 - Medeiros v. Town of South Kingstown (1993)
Most recently applied in 747 F. Supp. 2d 341 - Delgado v. Pawtucket Police Department (September 2010)
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 21, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-12-9.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.