CHICAGO — Emergency vehicle sirens may sometimes seem ear-splitting, but they don’t always provide drivers enough notice — and they aren’t always effective with quieter auto cabins and the growing ...

Two lawmakers in New York City have issued a siren call of sorts, arguing that the shrill sound of police cars, fire trucks and ambulances has got to go. If passed, the legislation would require all ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Monday launched its latest public safety campaign, “Emergency Lights? Pull to the Right.” It aims to educate drivers about the importance of staying ...

Have you ever heard the sirens of an ambulance or firetruck behind you while driving and felt unsure of what to do? Knowing how to respond in these moments can help save lives. Properly yielding ...

Picture this: you’re cruising down the road, maybe jamming to your favorite playlist or daydreaming about what’s for dinner. Suddenly, you glance in your rearview mirror, and there it is—a police car ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — When it comes to driving, one of the most critical yet often overlooked rules is how to respond when emergency vehicles are going by. Whether it’s police, fire, or medical services ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — A policy change officials hope will curb unnecessary risk to the response of medical emergencies means that the lights and sirens of many ambulances are going dark and silent. The ...

Martin County Fire Rescue plans to turn off the lights and sirens and slow support crews responding to some calls, in a new effort to prevent crashes involving emergency vehicles Martin County Fire ...