Police Town
Police Town
Can a Police Officer Speed in town without having there lights and sirens on?
What i’m saying is that the cops where I live “FLOOR” it from stop signs and most of the time don’t even stop. 40+ in a 25 zone.
Legally, Yes. The law allows for officers to break traffic laws when needed in the ‘actual’ performance of their duties……….
Some situations.
One call is bank alarms…Another is a drug transaction in progress………The lights and siren will let them know we are coming and allow them a chance to get away. Some criminals will use a lookout stationed several blocks away. If they see a Police Car coming with its lights flashing or siren blaring, they will give a call into the other criminals either 2-way radio or cell phone and give them a chance to get away.
One more call is A medical call involving the elderly or children. We sometimes respond without lights and siren so that we do not scare or upset the victims. Especially if they are very young or very old.
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