Transportation § 21-405
- (a) On the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle using audible
and visual signals that meet the requirements of §
22-218 of this article or of a police vehicle lawfully using an
audible signal, the driver of every other vehicle, unless otherwise
directed by a police officer, shall yield the right-of-way.
- (b) On the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle using audible
and visual signals that meet the requirements of §
22-218 of this article or of a police vehicle lawfully using an
audible signal, the driver of every other vehicle, unless otherwise
directed by a police officer, shall drive immediately to a position
parallel to and as close as possible to the edge or curb of the roadway,
clear of any intersection.
- (c) On the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle using audible and
visual signals that meet the requirements of §
22-218 of this article or of a police vehicle lawfully using an
audible signal, the driver of every other vehicle, unless otherwise
directed by a police officer, shall stop and stay in this position until
the emergency vehicle has passed.
- (d) A driver, when proceeding in the same direction as an
emergency or police vehicle, may not pass an emergency vehicle using
audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of § 22-218 of this article or a police vehicle
lawfully using an audible signal unless:
- (1) The emergency vehicle has stopped; or
- (2) Otherwise directed by a police officer.
- (e) This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle
from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons.
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