Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle

The charge of Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, also including failure to yield to stationary or slow-moving vehicles may be charged as a Class A Traffic Infraction, a Class 2 Traffic Misdemeanor Offense or a Class 1 Traffic Misdemeanor Offense, depending upon the circumstances in the case, as detailed below:

Failure to Pull Over to the Right-Side of Roadway for Emergency Vehicle

A Failure to Pull Over to the Right-Side of Roadway for an Emergency Vehicle charge applies where a driver fails to pull over to the right-side of the roadway for a passing emergency vehicle that has its red and blue lights and siren activated. Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle is a Class A Traffic Infraction and a conviction will result in a scheduled fine of $15.00 to $100.00 plus court costs and surcharges, with an assessment of 4 points to your driver’s license.

Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle Without Injury or Death

Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle With Injury or Death

A Failure to Yield to Emergency, Stationary or Slow-Moving Vehicle With Bodily Injury or Death (legally the same as Careless Driving) charge applies where a driver fails to move over a lane or slow down for an Emergency, Stationary or Slow-Moving Vehicle (see definitions above). Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle with bodily injury or death is a serious charge. It is a Class 1 Traffic Misdemeanor Offense and a conviction may result in a scheduled fine of $300.00 to $1,000.00 plus court costs and surcharges, a possible jail sentence of 10 days to 1 year, restitution, community or useful public service, probation for one year or longer, and other possible requirements by the court, with an assessment of points — 4 points for causing bodily injury or 12 points for causing death — to the driver’s license. In some cases, Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle may affect your automobile insurance coverage or premium rates for years to come.