Fulton Duty of driver upon approach of authorized emergency vehicle ordinance (§ 110-212)
Chapter 110: Traffic and Vehicles · Article VI. Operation
In short: When an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren or lights on, pull to the right edge of the road clear of any intersection, stop, and stay until it passes.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of the laws of this state or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the righthand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 110-212
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.