Sec. 489(8). When speed limit not applicable.
The speed limitations set forth in this section shall not apply
to vehicles when operated with due regard for safety under the
direction of the police in the chase or apprehension of violators
of the law or of persons charged with or suspected of any such
violation, nor to fire department vehicles when traveling in response
to a fire alarm nor county or municipal ambulances when
traveling in emergencies. This exemption shall not however
protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequence of
a reckless disregard of the safety of others.
