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).
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