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The Traffic Safety Act authorizes emergency medical operators to disregard some traffic laws under limited circumstances. Failure to meet the requirements of these circumstances means that the driver may be subject to Civil and Criminal penalties in the event of a collision.
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Even during the most serious emergency, an emergency medical operator must consider the safety of others.
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When parking an emergency vehicle, the law states:
Where, considering the circumstances, it is reasonable and safe, an emergency vehicle may, while its flashing lights are operating, be parked contrary to any provision that is prescribed by the Act, this or other regulations or a municipal bylaw governing the parking of motor vehicles.
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| It is an important practice to check the condition of the vehicle before a call comes in and you need to take it out. Doing a pre-trip inspection will assist you in finding any defects or equipment that is not working. Do not take the vehicle out until the problem has been repaired.
The following detailed pre-trip inspection is a guide for reference only. Check with your employer to determine if the company has its own forms for recording vehicle condition reports.
Before beginning the inspection
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Choose terrain that is as level as possible and park the vehicle safely away from traffic.
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Set the parking brake. Place the manual transmission in low gear, or in park for an automatic transmission.
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Shut off the engine.
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