(A) The driver of any vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when the authorized emergency vehicle is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing red, red and white, blue, or red and blue lights, or amber or yellow warning lights, shall:
(1) Proceed with due caution, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, if possible, with regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a highway having at least four lanes with not less than two lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle and reduce speed to a safe level for road conditions; or
(2) Proceed with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed not to exceed 15 mph on any non-divided highway or street and 25 mph on any divided highway depending on road conditions, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe.
(B) Any person violating the provisions of § 71.145 in a manner outlined in W. Va. Code 17C-14-9A, or its amendments, shall be subject to the penalties outlined in said state code provision, or its amendments.
(Ord. passed 5-11-2021) Penalty, see § 71.999