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How far you must stay away from a fire truck on its way to an emergency?

How far you must stay away from a fire truck on its way to an emergency?

Yield to Emergency Vehicles It is against the law to follow within 300 feet behind any fire engine, police vehicle, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights (CVC §21706).

Do fire trucks have cameras?

A typical fire apparatus camera system has a backup camera and two side cameras. With aerial ladders and platforms, departments can have a backup camera on the vehicle and another camera, usually with infrared, at the tip of the ladder or platform.

Can fire trucks report you?

In general, firefighters are not authorized to pull cars over while on the road. There have been a few rare cases of this happening, but it is not common at all. They can issue citations for certain infractions, but they are not usually related to driving violations.

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Do fire trucks have the right of way?

You must yield the right-of-way to a police car, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle that uses a siren and flashing lights. Sometimes emergency vehicles will use the wrong side of the street to continue on their way.

Can you pass a fire truck with its lights on?

If you encounter a parked emergency vehicle displaying emergency lighting, and there is no emergency personnel directing traffic, and there are no barriers (cones; sawhorses; flares) blocking the road, and there are no fire hoses laid out on the road (never, ever drive over a fire hose), then yes, you can “pass” the …

When you hear a siren coming you should?

When you hear a siren coming, you should: Yield to the emergency vehicle. If you are teaching a beginner to drive, you must: Be a licensed driver age 21 years or older.

Do fire engines have dash cams?

Fire engines are being fitted with CCTV cameras that may be used to trap motorists driving without seatbelts or using a mobile phone at the wheel. The cameras could be linked to numberplate- recognition systems, which would allow fines to be issued to drivers spotted offending.