Reglas sobre vehículos de emergencia en Maryland

Explicación Simple

Cuando hay un vehículo de emergencia con luces y sirenas, debes tener cuidado. No puedes adelantarlo a menos que esté detenido o un policía te lo indique.

Es como cuando en una fiesta alguien está bailando con mucha energía. Si te acercas, debes tener cuidado de no chocar con ellos y, si puedes, cambiar de dirección.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que estás manejando por una autopista y ves una ambulancia detenida en el lado. Juan, que viene detrás de ti, recuerda que debe cambiarse a otro carril si puede, para no interferir con el trabajo de los paramédicos.

Penalidades

Puede haber multas por no cumplir con estas reglas de seguridad vial.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

ay not pass an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of § 22–218 of this article or a police vehicle lawfully using an audible signal unless: (1) The emergency vehicle has stopped; or (2) Otherwise directed by a police officer. (e) (1) This subsection applies to a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle that is: (i) 1. On a highway; 2. Using a visual signal that meets the requirements of § 22–218 or § 22–218.2 of this article; and 3. A. A commercial motor vehicle providing emergency maintenance to a disabled vehicle; B. An emergency vehicle; C. A service vehicle as defined under § 22–201 of this article; D. A tow truck that is properly registered in accordance with § 13–920 of this article; or E. A waste or recycling collection vehicle; or (ii) 1. On a highway; and 2. Displaying: A. Hazard warning lights; B. Road flares; or C. Other caution signals, including traffic cones, caution signs, or nonvehicular warning lights. (2) Unless otherwise directed by a police officer or a traffic control device, the driver of a motor vehicle that approaches from the rear a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle to which this subsection applies shall: (i) If practicable and not otherwise prohibited and with due regard for safety and traffic conditions, make a lane change into an available lane not immediately adjacent to the stopped, standing, or parked vehicle; or (ii) If the driver of the motor vehicle is unable to make a lane change in accordance with it