Véhicule d’urgenceNouvelle-Zélande
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1. Véhicule d’urgence
Un véhicule d’urgence est un véhicule utilisé par la police, les pompiers, les services ambulanciers, de secours ou un autre service d’urgence autorisé pour intervenir lors d’incidents urgents, accidents, incendies, urgences médicales ou menaces pour la sécurité publique. Ces véhicules sont généralement équipés de feux d’avertissement distinctifs, de sirènes ou d’autres dispositifs de signalisation.
Lors d’une intervention urgente, un véhicule d’urgence peut bénéficier d’une priorité sur les autres usagers et être autorisé à déroger à certaines règles ordinaires. Les autres usagers doivent respecter les règles locales, libérer suffisamment d’espace lorsque cela est exigé et éviter de gêner le véhicule d’urgence.
What is an emergency vehicle?
An emergency vehicle is a vehicle used by an authorised service to respond to emergencies such as collisions, fires, medical incidents or threats to public safety.
What are examples of emergency vehicles?
Common examples include police vehicles, ambulances, fire trucks and specialised rescue vehicles. Other authorised services may also operate emergency vehicles.
How can you recognise an emergency vehicle?
Emergency vehicles may use distinctive markings, flashing warning lights and sirens. Colours and warning systems vary between countries.
What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches?
Make sufficient space and allow it to pass when required by local law. Slow down or stop where necessary, but avoid sudden or dangerous manoeuvres.
Do emergency vehicles always have priority?
No. Special priority normally depends on the vehicle's legal status, the nature of its mission and the warning signals being used. The exact conditions vary between countries.
Can an emergency vehicle pass a red traffic light?
Emergency vehicles may be allowed to pass a red light during an urgent mission under specific legal conditions. The driver must still take the precautions required by local law.
Can an emergency vehicle exceed the speed limit?
Many countries allow authorised emergency vehicles to depart from certain speed restrictions during an urgent response. Such exemptions apply only under the conditions established by local law.
Do emergency vehicles always use their sirens?
No. Whether a siren must or may be used depends on the urgency of the mission and local traffic law. An emergency-service vehicle may therefore sometimes travel with warning lights but without a siren.
What is an emergency corridor?
An emergency corridor is a clear passage formed between traffic lanes during congestion so emergency and other authorised vehicles can reach an incident.
Can you follow an emergency vehicle through traffic?
You should not use the path created for an emergency vehicle to bypass congestion. Maintain a safe distance and continue to follow the traffic rules that apply to you.
What should you do near a stationary emergency vehicle?
Reduce speed where necessary, leave sufficient space and remain alert. Emergency personnel, patients, equipment or other hazards may be present on or beside the roadway.
Can emergency vehicles use roads closed to ordinary traffic?
In some countries, authorised emergency vehicles may use restricted roads or areas when the nature of their mission requires it. The applicable exemptions depend on local law.
