§ 12-3. Right-of-way of fire apparatus.

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(a)

In the event of an alarm of fire, the apparatus of the fire department responding to it shall have the right-of-way in and upon all streets, lanes, alleys and other public ways.

(b)

The drivers of vehicles, upon the approach of fire apparatus, shall immediately bring their vehicles to a stop on the right-hand side of the street in the direction in which they are facing and shall not move their vehicles until such apparatus has passed.

(c)

Drivers of fire apparatus shall obey all state traffic laws and regulations while responding to an emergency, when returning from an emergency and during training.

(Code 1990, § 6-3; Ord. No. 94-005, § 1, 12-14-1994; Ord. No. 00-009, § 1, 12-13-2000)

                    
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