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Emergency Vehicles and You
Keep in Mind:
You must obey any traffic direction, order, or signal by a firefighter or police officer. Obey any order in an emergency or special situation, even if it conflicts with signs, signals or laws.
Allow firefighters to get to the emergency quickly to prevent or reduce injury, death, and damage; It could be someone you know!
8 Simple Rules to Yield To An Emergency Vehicle:
DOs
- Stay calm.
- Move as far to the right side of the road as
possible and stop (CO Motor Vehicle Code
- If you cannot move to the right because of
another vehicle or obstacle, just stop.
Drivers should stay at least 300 feet behind emergency vehicles using their lights and sirens |
DON'Ts
- Don’t pull to the left in the center lane or left turn lane.
- Don’t try to beat the green light or turn before the emergency vehicle gets there.
- Don’t drive through a red light or stop sign when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind.
Don’t disregard the presence of the emergency vehicle by continuing to drive. |
When You Hear A Siren Or Air Horn While Driving In:
INTERSECTIONS
If you’re STOPPED at the intersection:
- Look to see where the emergency vehicle is approaching.
- If the emergency vehicle is behind you safely pull to the right.
- If the emergency vehicle is approaching from the front or side streets, remain stopped until they pass.
If you’re APPROACHING the intersection:
- Safely pull to the right.
- Stop before entering intersection.
- DON’T stop in the middle of the intersection
CONGESTED AREAS
If you DO NOT SEE the flashing lights:
- Slow down.
- Turn your radio volume down.
- Check your mirrors frequently.
- Stay focused and anticipate the emergency vehicle.
- DON’T enter an intersection until it's clear.
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