The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:

(1)  Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of any law;

(2)  Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;

(3)  Exceed the prima facie speed limits so long as he or she does not endanger life or property;

(4)  Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.