Drivers with blue light must obey law

May 29, 2009 05:15 am

— Q. Please cover the rights and privileges accorded to a vehicle displaying a blue light.
-- Matt B., Lewisburg
A. Blue lights may be used only while en route to or at the scene of a fire or emergency. They do not relieve the driver from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons nor exempt the driver from complying with all provisions of the law.
-- Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code,
Chapter 45, Section 4572, paragraphs 4 and 6
-- Send questions to Wayne Laepple, c/o The Daily Item, 200 Market St., Sunbury, PA 17801, or e-mail wlaepple@dailyitem.com. Put "Road Rules" on the envelope or in the subject field.