The new policy states that ANB speed protocols with best conditions are as follows:
Vehicles will follow the posted speed limits of school zones between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and anytime children are present.
During all Code 1 calls, paramedics shall drive with safety at all times, and are expected to not exceed posted speed limits by more than 20 km/hr.
On highways where the posted speed is 110 km/hr, the maximum code 1 speed is 120 km/hr;
With the discretion and judgment of the attending paramedic, the paramedic may deviate from the code 1 policy; however, the speed may not exceed a maximum of 130 km/hr.
Ambulance New Brunswick is considered one of the safest ambulance services in the world and – later this year – will be presented with a prestigious international safety award from the EMS Safety Foundation.
