With a bit of luck the emergency vehicle may be in the pics. I think they take three stills.
If you do get a fine, write back and lodge an objection.
Do you have a dashcam?
Maybe I should have stayed where I was and let the emergency wait.
The left turn lane had a couple of cars waiting to turn.
Yep I have dash cam - just shows me moving to the right. The wrong lane was busy with vehicles turning left. Crossing the line line has triggered the camera. Only evidence I can plead is having no reason other than the sound of siren and lights prompted the move, which actually is an illegality in itself when taken out of context.
You would think that the fools at the penalties office would see the circumstances. The pic clearly shows me partially side on to the 2nd lane.
I intend to sit on my hands and appear and take the opportunity to blast the issuing idiots.
Never have I seen a green flashing light above a number plate.
But I have mounted a centre-of-road kerb in order to let an ambulance through. Road was divided with a barrier, so no "wrong way lane" use possible. Most drivers here will crib a bit to make a gap between the lanes if holding at the lights. When underway they pull off, or all go into one lane.
Never have I seen a green flashing light above a number plate.
But I have mounted a centre-of-road kerb in order to let an ambulance through. Road was divided with a barrier, so no "wrong way lane" use possible. Most drivers here will crib a bit to make a gap between the lanes if holding at the lights. When underway they pull off, or all go into one lane.
The green light does not flash. The green light is activated while the flashing lights are on.
In Australia, the small green light on an ambulance is a "gatso light" used to help traffic cameras identify the vehicle when it is responding to an emergency. The light is a solid green color and is activated when the flashing red and blue lights and sirens are on, ensuring that traffic cameras can still detect the emergency vehicle in still photos and avoid issuing speeding or red-light camera fines to the ambulance.
78 Keeping clear of police and emergency vehicles (1) A driver must not move into the path of an approaching police or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm.
Offence provision.
Note: Approaching, emergency vehicle and police vehicle are defined in the dictionary.
(2) If a driver is in the path of an approaching police or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm, the driver must move out of the path of the vehicle as soon as the driver can do so safely.
Offence provision.
(3) This rule applies to the driver despite any other rule of the Australian Road Rules.
79 Giving way to police and emergency vehicles (1) A driver must give way to a police or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm.
Offence provision.
Note 1: Emergency vehicle and police vehicle are defined in the dictionary.
Note 2: For this rule, give way means:
(a) if the driver is stoppedremain stationary until it is safe to proceed; or (b) in any other caseslow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision;
(2) This rule applies to the driver despite any other rule of the Australian Road Rules that would otherwise require the driver of a police or emergency vehicle to give way to the driver.
Really. In these circumstances, common sense is the answer. If you are blocking the path of an emergency vehicle, do whatever you can to get out of their way. If this results in a red light camera detection, take note of exact time date and location, and Im sure there is not a court in this land that will convict you.
I am pretty sure (not 100%), but Im sure emergency vehicle in Australia have dashcams or similar.
I guess it is an advantage for a few of us living in the country.
When an emergency vehicle is approaching, generally have enough time and space beside the road to get out of the way comfortably.
With high winds and a storm yesterday I encountered a few emergency vehicle, had no problems.
When I was a kid, life must have been very boring for many in our small country town.
When the town's fire alarm went off, the fire engine would usually be followed by a stream of sticky-beaks in their cars.
One quiet Sunday the fire alarm sounded and the engine flew off to the showground.
Waiting at the local showground behind a shed was the highway patrol.
The fire engine flew in and the two entrance gates to the showground were then locked shut.
The highway patrol then progressively booked about 30 drivers with the offence of following an emergency vehicle.
I can still remember the sound those old big white "Charger" highway patrol vehicles made at high speed.
A bit like a Valiant starter motor, you could pick the sound of one of those a block away!!!
