If an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaches from behind you on a one-way street, you should:

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If an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaches from behind you on a one-way street, you should:

When an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens is coming up from behind on a one-way street, you should move to the right edge of the roadway and stop. This clears the lane for the emergency vehicle so it can pass safely and quickly. On a one-way street, the right edge is the correct place to pull over; you’re not obligated to go to the left. After you’ve stopped, wait until the emergency vehicle has passed or an officer directs you to proceed. Moving to the left, stopping in your lane, or slowing down and continuing would obstruct or delay the responders.

When an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens is coming up from behind on a one-way street, you should move to the right edge of the roadway and stop. This clears the lane for the emergency vehicle so it can pass safely and quickly. On a one-way street, the right edge is the correct place to pull over; you’re not obligated to go to the left. After you’ve stopped, wait until the emergency vehicle has passed or an officer directs you to proceed. Moving to the left, stopping in your lane, or slowing down and continuing would obstruct or delay the responders.

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