C'mon guys answer it straight. A lot of the times we are "speeding" to go to a call, the rest of the time we are Adreniline junkies, we speed because we can. Ill admit it. Is it right? probably not, but then again in this business a fraction of a second can mean life or death, se we are always in a hurry, I think that (for me atleast is the main reason I drive fast.)
Also, lights dont really do much on the Freeway. If you are driving really fast people never see you, and to drunks those blue flashing lights are like magnets, that is why many LEOs are killed on traffic stops by drunk drivers. Sirens are useless at freeway speeds. Next time (for you non-LEOs) you are on the freeway and see a Cruiser commin' up on you six, pull to the right and look forward, and wait to see when you hear the siren. 99.9% of the time it is when the Cruiser is either right at your rear bumper or closer.
Another thing about lights on the freeway, most people panic when they see the blue lights behind them, their first instinct is to slam on their brakes, this has made for some close calls. I usually never light up on the freeway untill I am right behind the person I wish to pull over, It has worked out a lot better for me. Ive had fewer close calls after learning this little tid bit of info.
Sorry long answer for a short question.