If an ambulance is driving using only its flashing lights (without the siren), must you give way?

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DentroTest · Accepted Answer

Yes, you must give way. Priority vehicles (police, fire fighting, civil protection, and healthcare assistance) warn of their presence in emergency service by using both light and acoustic signals simultaneously. However, regulations allow the use of the light signal alone when omitting the acoustic signals does not pose a danger to other road users. Therefore, the flashing light confirms it is in emergency service and has the right of way.

If an ambulance is driving using only its flashing lights (without the siren), must you give way?

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