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What Does It Mean When An Ambulance Has Its Lights On But No Siren?

Most drivers are familiar with the blaring sirens of an ambulance and what to do when they hear it. The loud sirens warn drivers to move out of the way as best they can because the ambulance is ...
The San Bernardino Sun

What should drivers do when they encounter ‘lights and sirens’?

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Monday launched its latest public safety campaign, “Emergency Lights? Pull to the Right.” It aims to educate drivers about the importance of staying ...

Is it illegal to go through a red light if an ambulance is behind you?

Imagine you are at a red light and you see an ambulance flashing its lights and siren behind you. Is it illegal to go through ...
Gotham Gazette

Sirens and Suffering: Rethinking the Soundtrack of the Coronavirus Crisis

A beautiful, clear April evening in Manhattan. No traffic, which is down 84% overall in the city, says StreetLight. Out of nowhere a screeching siren pierces the air. Many minutes later an ambulance ...
AOL

EMS lights, sirens use to be reduced for some calls in effort to increase response time: Wake Co.

A Wake County plan is on the table that could reduce the number of EMS calls that crews respond to using lights and sirens. County leaders call it an effort to reduce crashes when responding to these ...