The rules outlined below are an overview, please refer to the rule references below for more details.
Police and Emergency vehicles have exemptions to break rules in the case of emergencies and may act unpredictably.
You must get out of the way of a police or emergency vehicle when its siren is on or it is displaying red or blue flashing lights. Give way and stop if necessary (despite any other rules), even if you have a green traffic light.
You must also stop if twin red lights are flashing on a road, for example, outside a Fire Station or Ambulance Station.
Road Safety Road Rules 2009
- 66 Stopping for twin red lights (except at level crossings)
- 78 Keeping clear of police and emergency vehicles
- 79 Giving way to police and emergency vehicles
- 305 Exemption for drivers of police vehicles
- 306 Exemption for drivers of emergency vehicles
To look up these rules and check for other related rules, please refer to the Acts and Regulations administered by VicRoads.