Areas of Practice
North Carolina Unlawfully Passing an Emergency Vehicle Violations
North Carolina Unlawfully Passing an Emergency Vehicle Citations
North Carolina unlawfully passing an emergency vehicle violations are not particularly complicated legally; however, they are frequently fairly difficult to resolve in a favorable manner. The difficulty with emergency vehicle citations likely arises due to the danger presented to the police, fire departments, and other emergency responders by those who pass too closely to their vehicles and the reluctance of either judges or district attorneys to provide a favorable outcome or plea bargain. However, the lawyers at Everett Law Firm, P.A. have extensive experience and can advise you as to the available options.
Contact a Chapel Hill, North Carolina emergency vehicle violation attorney at Everett Law Firm, P.A., for a free consultation to discuss your charges today. Call us at 919-942-8002 or toll free at 1-800-942-8048.
The typical emergency vehicle violation scenario presents itself when someone does not change lanes when approaching an emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights flashing. The statute requires that a driver move their vehicle into a lane that is not the lane nearest the parked or standing authorized emergency vehicle or public service vehicle and continue traveling in that lane until safely clear of the authorized emergency vehicle if the roadway has at least two lanes of traffic proceeding in the direction of the emergency vehicle and if the driver can change lanes safely without interfering with other traffic.
If the roadway has only one lane of traffic proceeding in the direction of the emergency vehicle the driver must slow the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for traffic conditions, and operate the vehicle at a reduced speed and be prepared to stop until completely past the authorized emergency vehicle or public service vehicle.
This violation is a two (2) DMV point and one (1) insurance point violation. The court is authorized to provide a fine of up to $250 for a violation of this statute.
The attorneys at Everett Law Firm, P.A. have extensive experience in handling all types of traffic offenses including North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Violations. To speak with one of our lawyers, contact us today for a free initial consultation at (919) 942-8002 or toll free at 1-800-942-8048.
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