Conduct of Operators and Pedestrians on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles

Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle sounding a siren or having at least one

(1)lighted lamp exhibiting red or blue light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred

(500)feet to the front of such vehicles: CH. 3 GENERAL PROVISIONS

(a)The operators of all other vehicles 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 highway clear of any intersection and thereupon stop and remain in such position until such authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer or such other officer invested by law to direct and regulate traffic under the provisions of this Title.

(b)All pedestrians upon the highway shall remain in a place of safety or proceed to the nearest curb or place of safety until such authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer or such other officer invested by law to direct and regulate traffic under the provisions of this Title.