61-8-387: Yielding to moving emergency vehicle.

(1) When being approached by a law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle using its siren or emergency lights, the operator of a moving vehicle, unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, shall:

(a) yield the right-of-way to the law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle; and

(b) unless already stationary and out of the way of the law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle:

(i) drive cautiously to a position that is not in an intersection and is parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway, inclusive of a paved shoulder if it exists; and

(ii) remain stationary until the law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle has passed.

(2) An operator of a vehicle who violates this section is subject to the penalties provided in 61-8-715(3).