40-6-16
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40-6-16.
(a)
The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency
vehicle that is displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, red, or blue lights
shall approach the authorized emergency vehicle with due caution and shall,
absent any other direction by a peace officer, proceed as follows:
(1)
Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the authorized emergency vehicle
if possible in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or
(2)
If a lane change under paragraph (1) of this subsection would be impossible,
prohibited by law, or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a
reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which
speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop.
(b)
The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary towing or recovery
vehicle or a stationary highway maintenance vehicle that is displaying flashing
yellow, amber, or red lights shall approach the vehicle with due caution and
shall, absent any other direction by a peace officer, proceed as follows:
(1)
Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the towing, recovery, or highway
maintenance vehicle if possible in the existing safety and traffic conditions;
or
(2)
If a lane change under paragraph (1) of this subsection would be impossible,
prohibited by law, or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a
reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which
speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop.
(c)
Violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be punished by a
fine of not more than $500.00.