Does a priority vehicle on an emergency service have right of way if it is only displaying the flashing light signal?

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Yes, they have priority. The general rule states that priority vehicles (police, fire, ambulance) must use both the flashing light signal and the acoustic signal (siren) simultaneously when on emergency service. However, regulations allow the use of the light signal alone if omitting the siren does not pose a danger to other road users (e.g., to avoid unnecessary noise). In this case, they maintain their priority status provided they do not create risky situations and have ensured they are seen by other users.

Does a priority vehicle on an emergency service have right of way if it is only displaying the flashing light signal?

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