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§ 8-2-1-51 YIELD TO, PULL OVER AND STOP FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
   Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle equipped with at least one lighted lamp exhibiting red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of 500 feet to the front of such vehicle, and when the driver is giving audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle or bell, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield right-of-way and 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 vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
('74 Code, § 9-5-4.54) (Ord. 65-1974)