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Old 12-05-2005, 12:15 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by Rinkerfam
Here's a question that I don't have the answer to, but came to mind immediately while reading about this flying fire extinguisher. Wouldn't this plane be exempt from the speed limit rules if it were owned and operated by the state as a fire rescue vehicle?
Even if the law doesn't explicitly say so, I'm sure emergency vehicles, are exempt when acting to save life or property. And I'm sure the MP is exempt when they're chasing you to give you a ticket.

I don't seriously think the intent of the speed limit law is to ban amphibious aircraft. Plus I'm sure the FAA has some jurisdiction, when it comes to seaplanes.
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