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Pull over for paramedics

Know what to do when an ambulance is at an accident scene

shing lights, then you hear the siren. It’s an ambulance coming up quickly with lights and siren on.

Remember:

Stay alert while driving. Avoid distractions.

Signal, move to the side of the road, come to a safe stop – this is required in BC. Don’t block or drive on the shoulder of the road. All traffic moving in both directions must stop (except on a divided highway when the emergency vehicle is on the opposite side).

It’s illegal to follow any emergency vehicle responding to a call. Stay at least 150 metres behind.