Acts and Regulations

M-17 - Motor Vehicle Act

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Authorized emergency vehicles
168(1)Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle equipped with at least one lighted lamp exhibiting a flashing red light visible from the front of such vehicle, and when the driver is giving an audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle, or bell, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to such authorized emergency vehicle and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a peace officer.
168(2)The driver of every vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a police vehicle which is being used as an authorized emergency vehicle in the manner provided in subsection (1) when the driver of such police vehicle is giving an audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle or bell, and whether or not such police vehicle is equipped with a flashing red light visible from the front thereof.
1955, c.13, s.150