Emergency personnel risk their lives every day to help us in our time of need. Sometimes they face risk just getting there. When you’re driving and you see emergency vehicles with their lights and sirens on, time is of the essence – move over quickly and carefully. When an emergency vehicle is approaching:

- Pull over to the edge of the roadway, clear of intersections, and stop.
- Remain there until the emergency vehicle has passed. Watch for others. There may be several other emergency vehicles.
- Keep a foot on the brake so the brake lights let emergency vehicle drivers know you have stopped.
- Stay at least 500 feet behind any moving emergency vehicle displaying flashing warning lights and sounding a siren.
- Never race after an emergency vehicle to get through a traffic light.
- Never pass a moving emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights unless directed to do so by a police officer or emergency personnel.
By following this few simple rules, you can help emergency workers get to the scene faster and safer.