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Staff member urges drivers to pull right and stop for emergency vehicles
Summary
A staff member at a Plano meeting reminded drivers to pull to the right and stop for sirens and emergency lights, avoid entering intersections on red lights, and never attempt to outrun emergency vehicles to allow fire-rescue personnel to reach calls safely.
A staff member at a Plano meeting reminded drivers to pull to the right and stop when they hear sirens or see emergency lights and to avoid entering intersections on a red light so emergency vehicles can pass.
The reminder, aimed at helping fire-rescue personnel reach emergency calls safely, stressed simple actions drivers can take: look to identify the source of a siren, pull to the right and stop if it is behind you, and do not attempt to outrun emergency vehicles.
"Anytime you hear a siren, try to look around carefully and identify where it's coming from. If it's behind you, safely pull to the right and stop. Never attempt to outrun an emergency vehicle," the staff member said.
The staff member also advised drivers who see emergency lights in their rearview mirror to pull to the right and stop and cautioned against entering intersections when stopped at a red light. "If you're at a traffic light, stay put. Do not enter the intersection during a red light. Emergency vehicles will try to navigate through. If they can't, once the light changes, move safely to the right and come to a complete stop. Let's all work together so our fire rescue personnel can arrive safely to all emergency calls," the staff member said.
The remarks were a brief safety reminder and did not include any formal action, ordinance, or request for follow-up by the governing body.
Drivers seeking more detailed guidance should consult local traffic ordinances or the city's fire-rescue department for official instructions.
