(A) Upon the approach of an emergency vehicle equipped with, and operating, one or more flashing, rotating, or oscillating red or blue lights, visible under normal conditions from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the front of the vehicle; or the driver is given audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle, or bell, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the edge or curb of the highway clear of any intersection, and stop and remain in that position until the emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer or firefighter.
(B) Upon the approach of any emergency vehicle, operated in conformity with the provisions of division (A) above, the operator of every vehicle shall immediately stop clear of any intersection and shall keep that position until the emergency vehicle has passed, unless directed otherwise by a police officer or firefighter.
(C) This section does not relieve the driver of any emergency or public safety vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons and property on the highway.
(KRS 189.940(7))
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Cross reference:
Penalty for violation, see § 40.999