Speed limitations—Emergency vehicles exempt—Liability of exempt driver for reckless driving.
Fargo Municipal Code § 8-0503
in effect8-0503. - Speed limitations—Emergency vehicles exempt—Liability of exempt driver for reckless driving.
The speed limitations provided for in this ordinance shall not apply to:
A. 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;
B. Fire department or fire patrol vehicles when traveling in response to a fire alarm; or
C. Public or private ambulances when traveling in emergencies. The exemptions provided for in this section shall not protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequences of reckless disregard of the safety of others.
Source: 1952 Rev. Ord. 1119 (1962).
Source: City of Fargo, North Dakota, Fargo Municipal Code and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nd/fargo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=FARGO_MUNICIPAL_CODECIFANODA_CH8TRCO_ART8-05SPRE_8-0503SPLIMEVEEXIAEXDRREDRFetched: 11/7/2026
