A reader inquires about the legal precedence regarding right of way between a private vehicle and an ambulance. The Public Attorney's Office clarifies that Republic Act 4136 explicitly grants ambulances the right of way when on official business, signaling their approach with sirens.
A reader, concerned about a recent encounter with a private vehicle driver who obstructed an ambulance, reached out to the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) for clarification on the legal precedence regarding right of way in such situations. The reader recounted witnessing an ambulance being delayed by a private car refusing to yield, despite the ambulance sounding its siren.
The private car driver even asserted his right of way and made a rude gesture at the emergency vehicle, leaving the reader wondering if this was simply a matter of unwritten road etiquette or a violation of specific laws. The PAO responded, assuring the reader that there are indeed laws in place that clearly define the right of way in favor of ambulances. According to Republic Act (RA) 4136, known as the 'Land Transportation and Traffic Code,' ambulances, police and fire department vehicles, when operated on official business and sounding their audible signal, have the right of way over other vehicles. This right of way is explicitly stated in Section 43, Article III, Chapter IV of RA 4136, which outlines exceptions to the general right of way rules. Furthermore, Section 49, Article V, Chapter IV of RA 4136 clarifies the actions drivers of other vehicles must take when encountering an approaching emergency vehicle. It mandates that drivers immediately pull their vehicles to the right edge of the road, clear of any intersections, and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. This legal obligation to yield to ambulances and other emergency vehicles is not merely a matter of courtesy; it is a legal requirement, and failing to comply can result in penalties under the law. The PAO emphasized that the reader's observation of the private car driver's behavior was indeed a violation of the law.
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