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  2. Rules of the Road: Lights and sirens, oh my! When to pull ...

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    The law requires that “upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle” all other drivers shall yield the right-of-way by pulling over to the right side of the roadway clear of ...

  3. Emergency vehicle equipment - Wikipedia

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    An ambulance with two red revolving lights mounted above two flashing red lights, with two speakers between for the vehicle's electronic siren.Also seen are two antennae; the one seen between the two speakers is for a two-way radio, while the one seen in front of the flashing light on the left is probably for the vehicle's conventional AM/FM radio.

  4. Emergency vehicle lighting - Wikipedia

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    Emergency vehicle lighting, also known as simply emergency lighting or emergency lights, is a type of vehicle lighting used to visually announce a vehicle's presence to other road users. A sub-type of emergency vehicle equipment , emergency vehicle lighting is generally used by emergency vehicles and other authorized vehicles in a variety of ...

  5. Courtesy lights - Wikipedia

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    A vehicle lawfully displaying courtesy lights is not an emergency response vehicle. In most states, vehicles displaying courtesy lights must still stop at stop signs, red lights, etc. and may not speed or disobey any traffic regulations. [1] Usually, violation ticket fines are increased if the ticketed car was flashing courtesy lights.

  6. Traffic signal preemption - Wikipedia

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    Traffic signal preemption (also called traffic signal prioritisation) is a system that allows an operator to override the normal operation of traffic lights.The most common use of these systems manipulates traffic signals in the path of an emergency vehicle, halting conflicting traffic and allowing the emergency vehicle right-of-way, thereby reducing response times and enhancing traffic safety.

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  8. Siren (alarm) - Wikipedia

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    The SAE International Emergency Warning Lights and Devices committee oversees the SAE emergency vehicle lighting practices and the siren practice, J1849. [a] This practice was updated through cooperation between the SAE and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Though this version remains quite similar to the California Title 13 ...

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    Commercial and public Christmas light displays Columbus Commons Holiday Lights. Address: 160 S High St., Columbus, OH 43215. See 400,000 LED lights in the park. Open daily from 5-11 p.m. Runs ...