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> Isn't there a legal concept that you can break the law to prevent a further harm? Like speeding on the way to the hospital. Nit: this is a popular myth, but
by rom-antics 4y ago
> Isn't there a legal concept that you can break the law to prevent a further harm? Like speeding on the way to the hospital.
Nit: this is a popular myth, but no, you're not allowed to do this. An officer can use discretion and not cite you, but if they do cite you, you'll have no legal defense. https://www.ashtonandprice.com/medical-excuse-speeding/ https://www.ashtonandprice.com/medical-excuse-speeding/
EDIT: I was wrong, ignore this post. I learned something new today
- giantg2 4y agoThis disagrees (not with the link you provided but with how you are interpreting it). Your link is about labor, which it states is not a true emergency. Thwy also reccomend calling an ambulance for emergencies but don't address what happens if you choose the other option. A true emergency can use the necessity defense. https://www.justia.com/criminal/defenses/necessity/ https://www.justia.com/criminal/defenses/necessity/