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What to Do

What to Do When an Emergency Vehicle is Approaching:

At an Intersection:
If you hear a siren or see flashing lights at an intersection, you should:

• Stop at the limit line or at the cross walk if facing a red tri-light signal
• Yield the right-of-way when safely able to do so, which may mean driving through the intersection on a green tri-light prior to pulling over to the right
• Wait for all emergency vehicles to pass before getting back on the road. Remember, there may be more that one emergency vehicle responding Code 3
• If the operator of the emergency vehicle requests you to move in a certain direction via the public address (PA) system, please do so expeditiously
  • DON’T panic
• DON’T pull into the intersection on a red light
• DON’T stop in the middle of the intersection

On a Street:
If you hear a siren or see flashing lights on a street, you should:

• Pull over to the right when safely able to do so
• Slow down and stop to make a safe lane of passage for the emergency vehicle
• If the operator of the emergency vehicle requests you to move in a certain direction via the public address (PA) system, please do so expeditiously
  • DON’T panic
  • DON’T stop in the middle of the road

On a Freeway:
If you hear a siren or see flashing lights on a freeway, you should:

• Pull over to the right when safely able to do so
• Continue to move forward at a safe speed
• If the operator of the emergency vehicle requests you to move in a certain direction via the public address (PA) system, please do so expeditiously
  • DON’T panic
  • DON’T stop on the freeway