§ 23-169. Operation on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.

(a)

Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of the laws of this state, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only:

(1)

The driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer;

(2)

Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, as above stated, the motorman of every streetcar shall immediately stop such car clear of any intersection and keep it in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.

(b)

This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.

(c)

Upon approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying lighted red or red and/or blue lights, the driver of every motor vehicle shall:

(1)

Proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the stationary vehicle, if on a roadway having at least four (4) lanes with not less than two (2) lanes proceeding in the same directions as the approaching vehicle; or

(2)

Proceed with due caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintain a safe speed for road conditions, if changing lanes would unsafe or impossible.

(Code 1978, § 305.090; Ord. No. 11-02, § I, 1-11-11)

State law reference

Similar provisions, RSMo 300.105.