[Previous] [Next]
§47-11-405.
§47-11-405.
A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle
making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of
Section 12-218 of this act, or of a police vehicle properly and
lawfully making use of an audible signal or red flashing lights, the
driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall
immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible
to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any
intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the
authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise
directed by a police officer.
B. This section shall not be construed to require a peace officer
operating a police vehicle properly and lawfully in response to a
crime in progress to use audible signals nor shall this section
operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from
the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using
the road or highway.
[Previous] [Next]