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Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-11-405: Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized

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emergency vehicles.

A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency

vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the

requirements of Section 12-218 of this act, or of a police vehicle

properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal or red

flashing lights, 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

roadway 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.

B. This section shall not be construed to require a peace

officer operating a police vehicle properly and lawfully in response

to a crime in progress to use audible signals nor shall this section

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 road or highway.

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