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No, it is illegal to use any form of "police" lights while on public roads. They are reserved for authorized emergency vehicles only, and/or (in some states) volunteer fire and EMS personnel, but ONLY when responding to a call or on scene.
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It is against the law to follow within how many feet of any emergency vehicle using a siren and red light?
the correct answer is 300 ft the correct answer is 300 ft
When you encounter an emergency vehicle using flashing lights and a siren what must you do?
If it is safe for you to do so and ensuring you do not break any laws yourself (eg crossing a red light), try and pull over to let the emergency vehicle past.
What is the duration of The Red Siren?
The duration of The Red Siren is 1.97 hours.
When was The Red Siren created?
The Red Siren was created on 2002-08-22.
When you see an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency you are required?
Make sure they can pass by your vehicle. Follow instruction if there is any. If you're in the way : GET OUT OF THE WAY. If you're waiting at a red light, carefully and slowly engage yourself so that the emergency vehicle can pass. Other road users will be warned by the siren. In most country, willingly blocking an emergency vehicle can lead to prosecutions in crime law.
When you see an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency you are required to?
Make sure they can pass by your vehicle. Follow instruction if there is any. If you're in the way : GET OUT OF THE WAY. If you're waiting at a red light, carefully and slowly engage yourself so that the emergency vehicle can pass. Other road users will be warned by the siren. In most country, willingly blocking an emergency vehicle can lead to prosecutions in crime law.
What is the only automobile that can drive through a red light in England?
All emergency vehicles can run a red light without penalty if on an emergency at the time. All other traffic including cycles must stop at the red light.
What do you do if you are driving and hear a siren coming?
You must yield the right-of-way to police cars, fire truck, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles which are sounding a siren or bell or flashing a red light by pulling to the edge of the road (the side you would normally stop and park on) and slowing down or stopping. In the event traffic is so congested as to prevent you from safely doing so, slow down and leave a clear path for the emergency vehicle.
If you are driving and hear a siren coming what should you do?
You must yield the right-of-way to police cars, fire truck, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles which are sounding a siren or bell or flashing a red light by pulling to the edge of the road (the side you would normally stop and park on) and slowing down or stopping. In the event traffic is so congested as to prevent you from safely doing so, slow down and leave a clear path for the emergency vehicle.
Who can run a red light?
Authorized emergency vehicles only.
When you are approached by an emergency vehicle sounding a siren having at least one lighted lamp exhibiting a red or blue light you do not need to do anything keep driving as before?
NO. When being approached by an emergency vehicle using sirens and light/s, state laws in the U.S. generally require motorists to immediately pull to the right side of the road and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass. If stopped at an intersection with two-way traffic, remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes. You should check the law in your particular jurisdiction.
Can non-law enforcement persons in Louisiana use a blue police light in a vehicle?
D. No person shall sell a dashboard, hood, vehicle front grill, or vehicle roof mounted emergency light that emits a blue or red glow, or that emits a glow in any combination of the colors red, white, and blue, to any person who is not a peace officer, a firefighter, or a person employed in the performance of emergency or public utility services. No person shall possess such an emergency light except peace officers, firefighters, public utility, and emergency personnel. .... See: http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss_doc/lss_house/RS%5C32%5CDoc%2088269.html
