I didn't know about this law, but it does cover the bases of my concerned.

"ParaDygm" > wrote in message
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> Emergency Vehicle Code only allows for emergency vehicles to "request"
> the right of way. They can not operate without due regard. If they
> pressure a vehicle into the intersection and there is an accident --->
> BOTH the EV operator and the motorist are liable. Failure to yield does
> not apply to intersections.
>
> If an emergency vehicle is honking behind a stopped car, they are
> clearly overstepping the lee-way allowed by motor vehicle code.
>
> My policy, in the event that an intersection is blocked, is to stop the
> EV 100-200ft. behind the last car, wait for the light to change and NOT
> "push" people thru.
>