Agree. Emergency vehicles don't automatically get a "free pass", there are separate rules that apply an exemption. So the question and rule, as written, says that the emergency vehicles do violate the rule IMO. In the real world, there would just be other rules that would apply an exemption.
(IANAL, but have been driving emergency vehicles for 15 years).
Re:The rule says, “No vehicles in the park”
by emmelaich on Friday June 23, 2023 @11:02PM
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I would say the tank is no longer a vehicle. More like a statue than a vehicle.
Re:The rule says, “No vehicles in the park”
by Rebelgecko on Friday June 23, 2023 @11:33PM
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how is it getting into the park? If it's rolling, IMO it's still a vehicle. If a truck is dropping it off, still a no-no
What if the rule was created after the tank was already in the park? There was no information given on how the tank was transported to the park, and you're creating a violation based off a hypothetical.
Re:The rule says, “No vehicles in the park”
by raphman on Saturday June 24, 2023 @03:45AM
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Maybe a huge crane lifted it into the park from outside the park. Would the crane be in the park then?
What if it's fired from a cannon and lands in the park?
Re:The rule says, “No vehicles in the park”
by graftak on Saturday June 24, 2023 @06:05AM
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Are you being serious? Obviously the rule is not meant to outlaw that specific scenario and local authorities or the company that provides the transport will put measures in place to make sure it goes safe and sound; they will close the park, drive at walking speed, etc...
Thus IMO emergency vehicles violate the rule, although they should be allowed. Same thing IMO with the tank. Sure it's inoperable but it's a vehicle, in the park.