The ambulance just lost the car
Rob Gibson – June 4, 2022 / 04:00 | History: 370793
An upcoming call captured on the video camera board near the intersection of Springfield Road and Gordon Drive has caught the attention of BC Highway Patrol.
“They are very lucky or maybe they would have needed ambulance services,” BC Highway Patrol Cpl media relations officer said. Mike Halskov.
The video shows a small sedan passing through a green light, but you can see and hear the ambulance advancing toward the intersection. The driver of the vehicle with the control camera stops to make way for the ambulance, but the sedan does not and almost avoids being in the shape of a T.
“People need to be aware that emergency vehicles can approach from behind, in front of or on any side. They have the right of way when the lights and sirens on their emergency equipment are on. activated and drivers have to take care of it, throw it away. Stop and stop to let them pass, “Halskov said.
In this case, a near collision was avoided, but Halskov says drivers who ignored emergency vehicles could face a $ 109 fine and three demerit points, which could affect the amount that you pay for vehicle insurance.
Drivers are reminded that it is their responsibility to be vigilant and to yield to emergency vehicles.
“Keep your eyes moving. Approximately every seven seconds you should do a full sweep of what is in front of you, what is on your right, what is behind and what is on your left, and after new through your board, “Halskov said.