Question 5588
An emergency vehicle is traveling with its light signal on but has not activated its audible signal. Does it have the right-of-way?
- No, because it must always use the light and audible signals at the same time.
- Only when the emergency vehicle is a public medical assistance vehicle.
- Yes, as long as not using the audible signal does not pose any danger to other road users.
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Correct answer: Yes, as long as not using the audible signal does not pose any danger to other road users.
Yes. The general rule is to use the light and siren together, but when turning off the siren poses no danger to others, the emergency vehicle must use only the light and still has the right-of-way. This applies to police, fire, civil protection, and ambulance vehicles, whether public or private. In the image, the fire truck is crossing with its blue light on while the motorcycle waits at the red light.