Slone v. Greber’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, 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 highway 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. |8B. When any vehicle making use of any visual signals as authorized by law, including the display of alternately flashing amber or yellow warning lights is parked on or near the highway, the driver of every other vehicle shall: (1) When driving on an interstate highway or other highway with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the parked vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions. If a lane change is not possible, the driver shall slow to a reasonably safe speed. (2) Maintain a safe speed for road conditions, if unable or unsafe to change lanes, or driving on a two-lane road or highway. C. 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. D. Any person who violates the provisions of this Section”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Amos v. Walker

2. “Regarding the signals on the patrol car, the Statute does not require that both audible and visual signals be given. Therefore, a fact-sensitive inquiry exists regarding whether the flashing lights in this case as opposed to audible signals were sufficient warning. The evidence shows that the accident occurred just before dawn when the streets were relatively dark. The flashing lights atop the vehicle could be viewed by the trial court as reasonable notice in the darkness of this emergency situation. (Emphasis added.)”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Inzinna v. Guitreau