Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles
Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 89:7B: Operation of emergency vehicles
What this law says, in plain English
Emergency vehicle drivers (fire, police, ambulance) may exceed speed limits and proceed through traffic signals during emergencies while exercising caution, but must stop for school buses with flashing red lights.
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