California police agency admonishes inattentive drivers for failing to yield during emergencies

By following these guidelines, drivers can help create safer conditions for both first responders and the community, the police stated.Photo byMarc-Olivier JodoinonUnsplash

Santa Cruz Police are reminding drivers of the crucial importance of yielding to emergency vehicles. In a recent post, the department emphasized that every second counts when first responders are rushing to emergencies. Drivers are urged to move to the nearest, safest edge of the roadway and to clear intersections to ensure a clear path, according to the police department. The message highlights that drivers should remain stopped until emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, police cars, or ambulances, have passed. By following these guidelines, drivers can help create safer conditions for both first responders and the community, the police department stated.