28-623. Obedience by public officers and
employees; exceptions
A. Except as provided in this section and subject to specific exceptions prescribed
in this chapter and chapters 4 and 5 of this title with reference to authorized emergency
vehicles, the provisions of this chapter and chapters 4 and 5 of this title applicable to
the drivers of vehicles on the highways apply to the drivers of all vehicles owned or
operated by the United States, this state or any county, city, town, district or other
political subdivision of this state.
B. Unless specifically made applicable by law, this chapter and chapters 4 and 5 of
this title:
1. Do not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles and other equipment while
actually engaged in work on the surface of a highway.
2. Do not apply to railroad employees working on a railroad track or tracks
crossing the highway.
3. Apply to persons and vehicles described in this section if they are traveling to
or from work on the surface of a highway or on a railroad track or tracks crossing the
highway.
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