Thompson RCMP say that they’re seeing more and more vehicles not knowing how to respond when an emergency vehicle approaches them with lights and sirens on.

Constable Carson Kennedy, from the Thompson RCMP detachment, spoke to 102.9 CHTM to explain the proper procedure. He said that when an emergency vehicle is approaching from either direction you should make sure the lane to your right is safe and pull over until they have passed. He added that you should use your signals, so that the emergency vehicle can see that you are responding to them.

Constable Kennedy added that if you don't pull over, you could face a $298 fine under the Manitoba Traffic Act.