Police should not be in route to an emergency in a personal vehicle. However, it is unlikely any court would fault them for passing in a no passing zone if they were indeed in route to an emergency, regardless of what they were driving. So,
legally, probably not. Realistically, absolutely.
Another View: More information is needed in order to answer. If the vehicle was operating with authorized emergency equipment it must be assumed that the vbehicle quite possibly may have been an unmarked police vehicle. Otherwise how did the questioner even know it was being operated by a police officer? Police, fire, and emergency medical personnel enroute to an emergency MAY operate their vehicles contrary to the normally prevailing laws, PROVIDING that it can be done so safely.
Call local emergency services (Police & Emergency Medical) - in the USA the number is 911. If this is a question about long after the emergency has been dealt with, then contact a personal injury attorney.
Yes, in emergency situations, the police have the authority to commandeer a vehicle for official use.
For an emergency in the U.S. you call 911. For a number for the police station to call the police in a none emergency, every town has a different number for their local police department.
police:110 fire brigade/medical emergency: 112
Yes, in emergency situations, the police have the authority to commandeer a civilian's car to respond to a crisis or pursue a suspect.
The local Australian Police Emergency Number is 000.
If the police are needed in an emergency, one should call '911', the emergency hotline number, and request the police. Local police offices can be reached through phone or email for less pressing issues.
emergency services personnel
yes! for emergency
police responding to a medical emergency
It is my personal belief that Preventive patrol, routine incident response, emergency reposnse, criminal investigation, problem solving and support services are the most important operational strategy in our police departments. It is my personal belief that Preventive patrol, routine incident response, emergency reposnse, criminal investigation, problem solving and support services are the most important operational strategy in our police departments.
dial 991 or 999 and ask for an emergency service; ambulance, police, e.t.c.