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Emergency Vehicles: Limited Immunity, Speeding, and Driving Recklessly

In Jefferson Parish, emergency vehicles do not have to follow posted speed limits when responding to an emergency. Sec. 36-52. For instance, a fire truck responding to a fire can disregard the speed limit as long as its lights and sirens are activated. However, the exemption is limited. Sec. 36-52 states in part: This exemption

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