2017 House Bill 4088

Make it a crime to not pull over for ambulance

Introduced in the House

Jan. 25, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Kevin Hertel (D-18)

To make it a crime subject to 90 days is jail to not yield the right of way and pull over at the approach of an emergency vehicle with its flashing lights and siren activated. Under current law this is a civil offense subject to fines of $100 to $250. Also, to authorize up to 15 years in prison if the failure to yield costs the life of emergency personnel, and two years if it causes an injury.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice