What exceptional maneuvers can a priority vehicle on emergency service perform on a highway, provided safety is not compromised?

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Priority vehicles (such as police, fire, or ambulances), when on emergency service, are exempt from complying with certain traffic rules under their own responsibility. On highways and dual carriageways, they are allowed to make U-turns, reverse, or drive against the designated direction, but with a strict condition: they must do so by driving on the shoulder or entering the median and cross-overs. They must never drive against traffic occupying the main lanes, as this would pose an extreme risk to other road users.

What exceptional maneuvers can a priority vehicle on emergency service perform on a highway, provided safety is not compromised?

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