(A) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle with any lamp or device displaying a red light or an authorized emergency vehicle of a Fire Department displaying a blue light or when the driver is giving audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle or bell, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the highway 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 police officer. For the purposes of this section, the term RED LIGHT or BLUE LIGHT means a light or lighting device that, when illuminated, will exhibit a solid flashing or strobing red or blue light.
(B) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
(2013 Code, § 20-116) (Ord. 68, passed 8-14-1950) Penalty, see § 71.999
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see I.C.A. § 321.324