§ 70-402. Approaching stationary emergency vehicles.

(a)

Duty to approach emergency vehicles with caution. Upon approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying lighted red or red and blue lights, the driver of every motor vehicle shall:

(1)

Lane change. Proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the stationary vehicle, if on a roadway having at least four lanes with not less than two lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or

(2)

Reduce speed. Proceed with due caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions, if changing lanes would be unsafe or impossible.

(b)

Penalty. Upon conviction, a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00.

(Ord. No. 060118, § 1, 2-2-06; Ord. No. 160589 , § 2, 8-18-16)