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re: I need a ruling here: Stopping car for emergency vehicles going opposite direction
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:34 am to slackster
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:34 am to slackster
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State law seems to be a bit ambiguous:
Not on a multi-lane. See my post above.
ETA: On previous page, not above
This post was edited on 11/20/17 at 8:35 am
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Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:37 am to LNCHBOX
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The law:
The bolded section only applies to emergency vehicles parked on the side of the road.
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:37 am to GetCocky11
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If on multi lane roads and not at an intersection, I will usually just slow down and proceed with caution until the emergency vehicle passes.
Same
Just account for potential turns and that people in the other direction could do something stupid like pull into your lane of traffic
I don't continue going the speed limit like nothing is happening, but I'm not just going to stop in the middle of a busy road either.
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:38 am to TheCaterpillar
If there’s an emergency vehicle anywhere close to my vehicle I pull the e-brake and let go of the wheel.
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:38 am to slackster
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The bolded section only applies to emergency vehicles parked on the side of the road.
I don't agree with that,
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Procedure on approach of an authorized emergency vehicle; passing a parked emergency vehicle
I read that as two separate scenarios.
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:38 am to Pettifogger
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I don't continue going the speed limit like nothing is happening, but I'm not just going to stop in the middle of a busy road either.
Yep. I pretty much fall in line with traffic around me. If everyone is pulling over, I'll pull over too. If we're just slowing down in the right lane, I'll do the same.
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:39 am to LNCHBOX
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B. When any vehicle making use of any visual signals as authorized by law, including the display of alternately flashing amber or yellow warning lights, is parked on or near the highway, the driver of every other vehicle shall:
(1) When driving on an interstate highway or other highway with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the parked vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions. If a lane change is not possible, the driver shall slow to a reasonably safe speed.
(1) only applies to part B.
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:41 am to slackster
Well, find me a law that says you're supposed to stop. As far as I've found, it doesn't exist.
ETA: Not for one going the same direction you are BTW. I'm aware that law exists.
ETA: Not for one going the same direction you are BTW. I'm aware that law exists.
This post was edited on 11/20/17 at 8:43 am
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:45 am to LNCHBOX
Different states view it differently, but Washington's law is worded almost exactly like ours, and a two state officials there said the lack of any specific direction and the use of the phrase "every other vehicle" implies everyone should pull over and stop.
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RCW 46.61.210, which governs such situations, states in part:
“Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals … or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, 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 …”
Note the phrase, “the driver of every other vehicle.” Note also the lack of specification of direction of travel.
Nick Hausner, chief of operations for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, did.
“It is clear the intent is for every other vehicle, regardless of the direction being traveled, to pull over and stop,” Hausner told us.
Washington State Patrol trooper Shaneka Phillips concurred.
“The law doesn’t specify any particular direction an emergency vehicle (with its audio/visual signals activated) has to be approaching when requiring drivers to pull over,” Phillips said.
We also put the question to Pierce County deputy prosecutor Tim Jones, who specializes in felony traffic cases.
It just makes sense that everyone make way for firetrucks, ambulances and police cars headed to an emergency, no matter their direction of travel, Jones said.
“If someone in the firetruck’s lane does not yield, and the driver has to swing out into the other lane, he or she can’t have you just motoring along,” he said. “I think no matter what, if it’s an emergency vehicle, you’ve got to yield.”
Posted on 11/20/17 at 8:56 am to LNCHBOX
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Well, find me a law that says you're supposed to stop. As far as I've found, it doesn't exist.
It's in the text you quoted last page.
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A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, 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 highway 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.
Approach doesn't matter which direction. The emergency vehicle can approach from behind or from ahead.
Posted on 11/20/17 at 9:06 am to TheCaterpillar
If there isn’t a noticeable median between the two different directions of traffic, you should stop for an emergency vehicle 100% of the time. Wouldn’t you want that done for you or your family members?
Unfortunately, most people in LA are too ignorant to figure that out. A lot of times, they don’t even pull over to let one pass them!
Unfortunately, most people in LA are too ignorant to figure that out. A lot of times, they don’t even pull over to let one pass them!
Posted on 11/20/17 at 9:26 am to LNCHBOX
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Just stopping randomly is unsafe and not proper.
It’s not randomly, it is for an emergency vehicle. I am fairly certain the requires you attempt to pull as far right as possible and stop in a safe manner.
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La RS32:125. Procedure on approach of an authorized emergency vehicle; passing a parked emergency vehicle
A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, 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 highway 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.
Posted on 11/20/17 at 9:28 am to TheCaterpillar
On a 2 lane undivided road you pull over when an emergency vehicle is going the opposite direction. In all other circumstances, you do not.
Posted on 11/20/17 at 9:33 am to TheCaterpillar
No, and I hate people that do.
Posted on 11/20/17 at 1:46 pm to TheCaterpillar
NO
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