MD. Transportation Code Ann. § 21-405 (2014)

Item: Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law
Rating: 5
Author: Terry Waldron

§ 21-405. Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles

In general. - On the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of § 22-218 of this article or of a police vehicle lawfully using an audible signal, the driver of every other vehicle, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall yield the right-of-way.

Duty of driver upon approach of emergency vehicle. - On the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of § 22-218 of this article or of a police vehicle lawfully using an audible signal, the driver of every other vehicle, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall drive immediately to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the edge or curb of the roadway, clear of any intersection.

Stopping until emergency vehicle passes. - On the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of § 22-218 of this article or of a police vehicle lawfully using an audible signal, the driver of every other vehicle, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall stop and stay in this position until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Passing emergency or police vehicle. - A driver, when proceeding in the same direction as an emergency or police vehicle, may not pass an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of § 22-218 of this article or a police vehicle lawfully using an audible signal unless:

The emergency vehicle has stopped; or
Otherwise directed by a police officer.

Driver of emergency vehicle not relieved from duty of care. - This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons.

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