2006-11-06 23:58:38 · 9 answers · asked by francesca712 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Please support your answer.. thanks
2006-11-07 00:02:51 · update #1
No, it is illegal for them to do so. And I believe they can get a pretty severe fine and would most likely be fired for such an act.
2006-11-07 00:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the U.S. the rule is they're not supposed to use their sirens unless they need to get to a critical patient or they're transporting a critical patient to the hospital. In reality, I wouldn't be surprised if an ambulance driver broke that rule, but around here it's rare to hear an ambulance with sirens going (usually they just have the flashing lights on, which means "move aside" but the ambulance is not allowed to go against the lights).
2006-11-07 00:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my parents own an ambulance service
they cannot use their sirens unless they are trying to get to a scene or getting someone to the hospital...although it's left up to them to decide what is an emergency en route to the hospital.
interesting side note: if there is a heart patient on board, most drivers will only use lights so as not to stress the patient with the siren.
2006-11-07 01:37:16 · answer #3 · answered by elfkin, attention whore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ok if the emt's are on a donut run.
2006-11-07 00:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by Annmaree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that would be a misuse of privliages.
2006-11-07 00:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by hockeytwn09 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not only is it illegal... i think it's morally wrong as well.
2006-11-07 18:04:39 · answer #6 · answered by Aussie_Tania 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um ... no. It's not alright. In fact, It is illegal :)
2006-11-07 00:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by onthebus2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they are just another vehicle
2006-11-07 00:02:41 · answer #8 · answered by bungee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-11-07 00:00:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋