Emergency Vehicle Traffic Rules

Summary

In Virginia, emergency vehicles are permitted to cross into oncoming traffic lanes during emergencies, provided they use lights and sirens to alert other drivers. Other drivers should yield to these vehicles. If an emergency vehicle appears not to be responding to an emergency, it may be using discretion for a non-emergency situation. Concerns about potential traffic rule violations by emergency vehicles can be reported to local law enforcement for further investigation.

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What if they appear to be not responding to an emergency
In Virginia, emergency vehicles are generally required to have their lights and sirens on when responding to emergencies. However, if an emergency vehicle appears not to be responding, they might be using their discretion for a non-emergency situation. If you think they are violating traffic rules, you can report the incident to local law enforcement for investigation.