I was told there is only one kind of vehicle in the USA the can go through a red light leagly in the country an it was put in affect before WW2
2007-08-26 15:24:35 · 11 answers · asked by kevin f 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Mail Men!!!! The U.S. Postal service has right of way, even to emergency vehicles. I know this because i was a cop twice and we learned this. crazy ain't it!!!!
2007-08-26 16:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by Koneko 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, guys, but evenemergency vehicles are supposed to stop/slow down at red lights.
If they go thru a light without stopping, they are liable, just like you and me.
That said, if you see an Emergency vehicle of any kind, pullover to shoulder if possible, and stay out of the way!
I have ridden in the back of ambulances many times [ AF nurse ] and people try to RACE you to the light! If they were in an ambulance, they would be very upset to be DOA.
2007-08-26 22:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In reality, no one can go through a red light. Even emergency vehicles are subject to them. However, with their emergency equipment on, other drivers are supposed to yeild to them. If the emergency vehicle ran a red light and hit a car, the driver of the emergency vehicle would be at fault.
2007-08-26 22:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by hensleyclaw 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Laws change. It does not matter if some law was passed in the past, it can be changed.
In many states, it is legal to STOP at a stop sign, red light, whatever, then when it is safe to go, or turn, then go, even though the red light is still on.
In most states, emergency vehicles focus on safe passage, trumping red lights.
2007-08-26 23:11:27 · answer #4 · answered by Al Mac Wheel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, fire trucks, rescue squads and police cars are allowed to legally go through red lights. Drivers are required by law to give them clearance in traffic during an emergency situation.
2007-08-26 22:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emergency vehicle in route to an emergency situation.
But also a funeral percession can go through - but they are typically escorted by a police vehicle.
2007-08-26 23:14:35 · answer #6 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One sexy jeep girl s correct about emergency vehicles. But a funeral procession can also pass a red light without a problem.
2007-08-26 22:33:19 · answer #7 · answered by mike the dj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any bonafide emergency vehicle can go through a red light in an actually emergency provided they have their lights and/or sirens on.
2007-08-26 22:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The President? LOL!! I have no idea, but have seen emergency vehicles do it.
2007-08-26 22:31:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firetruck.
2007-08-26 23:13:50 · answer #10 · answered by Wrong number 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋