462A.34  Authorized emergency vessels.

Upon approach of an authorized emergency vessel displaying a blue light or flashing blue light, the operator of every other vessel shall stop and yield the right of way until the authorized vessel has passed. The provisions of this section shall not relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vessel from the duty to operate the vessel with due regard for the safety of all persons using the waters of this state, nor shall the provisions relieve the operator of any such vessel from liability from the operator's negligence.

Section History: Early form

  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 106.34]

Section History: Recent form

  C93, § 462A.34

Internal References

  Referred to in § 805.8(3c)


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