Drivers of vehicles that display blue, green or amber lights:
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Are free to go the wrong way when responding to an emergency.
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Can legally pass red lights.
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Must obey all traffic laws.
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Can legally exceed the speed limit.
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Explanation
Vehicles that display blue, green, or amber lights are not authorized emergency vehicles and are still required to obey all traffic laws. Other drivers are not obligated to yield the right-of-way to vehicles with these lights but should do so out of courtesy if possible.
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