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In its original iteration, Scott's Law provided that vehicles approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle displaying flashing warning lights must yield the right-of-way by reducing speed and making a lane change. [10] Authorized emergency vehicles were defined as police cruisers, ambulances, and fire trucks. [4]
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The rule often comes into play in road accident cases, when a court must determine if a driver is negligent in causing a collision, due to his breach of the duty of care imposed by the rule on the unfavored driver. Maryland [2] is among the U.S. states which follow this rule, but not all states have similar provisions in statutes or case law.
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Broadside collisions are frequently caused by a failure to yield right of way. In the case of collisions in an intersection, the cause is often a result of one vehicle failing to obey traffic signals (fail to stop or running past a red light). As with any crash, increased speed may increase crash severity.
§ 46.2-829. Approach of law-enforcement or fire-fighting vehicles, rescue vehicles, or ambulances; violation as failure to yield right-of-way § 46.2-392. Suspension of license or issuance of a restricted license on conviction of reckless or aggressive driving; probationary conditions required; generally. § 46.2-393.
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