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Can the police commandeer your car in emergency situations?
Yes, in emergency situations, the police have the authority to commandeer a civilian's car to respond to a crisis or pursue a suspect.
Is a tow truck a emergency vehicle?
A tow truck is an emergency response vehcile for accident scenes and any police scene it is at. A tow truck is not classed as an emergency vehicle in the UK.
Can you drive an emergency vehicle in an emergency situation?
Only when instructed by a senior ranking officer (be it fire/ambulance or police)
Can police officer call onstar and have them to shut down a vehicle?
Yes in an emergency
Can a police officer in Michigan search your vehicle without permission?
In certain situations, YES.
Is there a siren on the ambulance police carsand the little police looking thing?
Almost every emergency vehicle is equipped with a siren.
What is the emergency number in Sweden?
The emergency number in Sweden is 112. This number can be dialed for immediate assistance from police, fire, or medical services. It is free to call and is available 24/7. For non-emergency situations, individuals can contact 114 14 for police assistance.
Why is there no 24-hour emergency service for pest control?
Chemtrec has an emergency number for chemical spills (including pesticides) on their website. Local emergency personnel and police may be able to assist in situations such as these.
Can police pass in no-passing zone in a personal car enroute to emergency?
Police should not be in route to an emergency in a personal vehicle. However, it is unlikely any court would fault them for passing in a no passing zone if they were indeed in route to an emergency, regardless of what they were driving. So,legally, probably not. Realistically, absolutely.Another View: More information is needed in order to answer. If the vehicle was operating with authorized emergency equipment it must be assumed that the vbehicle quite possibly may have been an unmarked police vehicle. Otherwise how did the questioner even know it was being operated by a police officer? Police, fire, and emergency medical personnel enroute to an emergency MAY operate their vehicles contrary to the normally prevailing laws, PROVIDING that it can be done so safely.
How do I report someone illegally parked in a handicap space in California?
California has a 3-1-1 service (Non-Emergency Police) that is perfect for these types of situations. Simply record the licence plate, color, make, and model of the vehicle and file a Police Report. The Police will either ask you to sign the report (making you a "Police Officer") or fill out some more paperwork to issue a non-moving violation.
Is it appropriate to call the police to ask a question?
It is generally not appropriate to call the police to ask a question, as they are typically reserved for emergencies or situations that require immediate assistance. If you have a non-emergency question, it is best to contact your local police department's non-emergency line or seek information from their website or other resources.
What is fail to yield to emergency vehicle?
If you're ever stopped by Officer Dillon of the San Jose Police Department, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle is a punishment he metes out for "not showing the proper amount of deference" when answering his questions. For the rest of the rational law enforcement community, it consists of failing to pull to the side of the road when a police car, fire truck, ambulance or other emergency vehicle flashes its lights and turns on its siren.
