§ 12.12.020. Operation of other vehicles and streetcars on approach.


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  • A.

    Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency as set forth in this title:

    1.

    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 roadway or, in the case of a one-way traffic street, to either edge or curb of the roadway, 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.

    2.

    Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, as above stated, the motorman of every streetcar shall immediately stop such car clear of any intersection and keep it in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed except when otherwise directed by a police officer.

    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.

(Prior code § 20-17)