Current through the 2023 Regular Session
Section 61-8-387 - Yielding to moving emergency vehicle(1) When being approached by a law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle using its siren or emergency lights, the operator of a moving vehicle, unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, shall: (a) yield the right-of-way to the law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle; and(b) unless already stationary and out of the way of the law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle: (i) drive cautiously to a position that is parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway and is not in an intersection; and(ii) remain stationary until the law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle has passed.(2) An operator of a vehicle who violates this section is subject to the penalties provided in 61-8-715(3).Amended by Laws 2023, Ch. 567,Sec. 14, eff. 10/1/2023, coordination instruction.Added by Laws 2023, Ch. 567,Sec. 3, eff. 10/1/2023.