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Total
# of U.S. LODD for 2008:
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29
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* As of 14 MAR 2008,
2113 hrs (reported to the USFA) 2007 Total: 115 2006 Total: 105 2005 Total: 106 2004 Total: 117 2003 Total: 111 |
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- 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:
- Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the authorized emergency vehicle if possible in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or
- 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.
- 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:
- 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
- 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.
- Violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be punished by a fine of $500.00.
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