 The
Steuben County Office of Emergency Services reminds
motorists that the law requires
they pull to the right hand curb to allow fire and emergency vehicles
to
pass. Failure to do so can result in serious accidents and delays
in
emergency response times.
When you hear sirens
or see red
lights, pull to the right side of the road and stop. Look first
before
moving again.
If you are at an
intersection,
sit tight.
Following an
emergency vehicle
seems exciting, but, in reality, it is dangerous both to the emergency
personnel and to you. Emergency vehicles often need to stop
suddenly and
someone following too close could become involved in an accident.
Emergency personnel could also become injured when attempting to get
out of
their vehicles to attend to the incident scene.
Please heed warnings
posted on
the rear of many fire engines which states that vehicles following them
should
be at least 500 feet behind them.
If you are a
pedestrian and hear
sirens, stay on the curb. Do not step into the street, even after
the
emergency vehicle has passed, there may be more following at a
distance.
Keep children close to you. They may try to dart out to see the
approaching fire truck of ambulance.
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