How is it determined whether police, fire, paramedics etc. use siren, lights, lights and siren?

Is there a protocol?

they use them when there is an emergency, 8track

duh

grrrrr.

I've noticed it isn't lights and siren every time. Sometimes its just flashing lights. Wanted to know if there was a reason for it.

8track

this is sort of funny

like, there is an explanation for emergency.....

Fresh donuts = Siren

hi octaine coffee = lights plus whistles

wheres tbro???

Limb Patrol

It's usually set out by law.

NEIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RE #3

Back when I was still in NY and working on ambulances, we would rarely, if ever, use the siren (aside from a quick tap or two to clear stopped traffic) when we had someone in back unless they were in such bad shape that they were out cold. Besides the fact that it made it nearly impossible for us to talk, if the siren was going and the patient was conscious, they would usually freak, thinking that their condition "must be really bad, because we have the sirens on".

I have no idea what current protocol is.

In accordance with the CA vehicle code, in order for an emergency vehicle to be able to break ANY traffic laws, they must first be authorized to proceed "code three". This authorization comes from their supervisor.

IF the operator breaks any law, be it speed, lights, stop signs, etc... they MUST employ BOTH lights AND sirens.

woop woop......thats all i use. Like TG said.

sometime yell....GET THE FUQ OUT DA WAY!!

RE #12

Segways have sirens?

^Yep.

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