Indiana Laws on Stopped Police & Emergency Vehicles
Under Indiana law, when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights activated, all motor vehicle drivers are required to proceed with "due caution" in yielding the right-of-way by changing into a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, "if on a highway having at least four (4) lanes with not less than two (2) lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle." See IC 9-21-8-35(b)(1). If a motor vehicle driver is unable to safely change lanes, Indiana law requires drivers to reduce the speed of their vehicle, while still maintaing a speed that is safe for the current road conditions. See IC 9-21-8-35(b)(2).
Please be careful and remember the law when encountering stopped emergency vehicles on Indiana roadways.
