My friends and I were arguing whether or not you have to pull over for emergency vechilces even if im on the other side of the street and there's a divider seperating the two sides. I dont feel like I should have to pull over if im on the oppoosite side of the street, but my friends insist that I do. Let me know if im wrong for this so I wont get a ticket.
2006-11-29 05:31:38 · 18 answers · asked by DwillyBeaman 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Use your best judgement. If you are able to pull over then pull over, but if it is a hazard for you too then just slow down. All of us driving emergency vehicles appreciate easier traffic although we don't expect it. Just know that for the person that is having an emergency every second that passes it like a minute, and their first words will be what took you so long to get here, just try and not be the cause of us arriving too late....
2006-11-29 14:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by crystalshannon516 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you're in the opposite lane with a divider then no - but if you're in the opposite lane without a divider then you should because the emergency vehicle may need to move over near the middle of the road to get passed traffic in their own lane
and for those of you that stated you don't pull over to let an emergency vehicle through - what if it were you that needed the ambulance or it was your house that was burning? wouldn't you hope someone would pull over so help can get to you faster?
2006-11-29 05:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by Angelina 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In my state if the emergency vehicle's on the opposite side and there's a divider, you do NOT have to pull over
reason being you could cause an accident by impeading traffic!!
2006-11-29 05:36:53 · answer #3 · answered by nate_625 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you are on a divided four lane highway you do not have to pull over if the emergency vehicle is on the other side of the road, but if the road is not divided you have to pull over for all emergency vehicles or get a ticket.
2006-11-29 05:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Washington state you do not have to pull over when you are on a divided street for emergency vechicles on the opposite side of the street.
2006-11-29 05:35:54 · answer #5 · answered by renpen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With a divider that has an actual curb, no. Painted lines don't count. Same side of street/road or only painted lines between lanes, yes.
Always remember, if in doubt, do the SAFE thing.
Don't pull over in/blocking an intersection.
2006-11-29 13:12:26 · answer #6 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no problem with this arrest as you stopped your car voluntarily and the subsequent events occurred within the law. Once you pulled over, following a car that was pulled over by the police, they had every right to ascertain if you were a threat to officer safety. Traffic stops are one of the most dangerous arrests for cops. That's why you stay in your car. When they contact you, you smelled of alcohol and the DUI reasonable suspicion was there and confirmed by your BAC of.11.
2016-05-23 02:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're on the other side and there's a divider there's no need to pull over as that creats more of a hazard then helping out. If you are on the same side you definitely need to pull over no matter what.
2006-11-29 05:34:53 · answer #8 · answered by gr8ness007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your in the opposite travelling lanes, Divided by a divider, then No, you don't have to pull over for them. Just be cautious if there is a turn spot where they might be close to turning though.
2006-11-29 05:34:24 · answer #9 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a divided highway the vehicle won't be able to cross so you are ok. You still might want to move into the right hand lane but no need to stop.
2006-11-29 05:35:16 · answer #10 · answered by Jonathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋