Pennsylvania § 3548 - Pedestrians to yield to emergency vehicles.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3548 — Pedestrians to yield to emergency vehicles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3548. Pedestrians to yield to emergency vehicles.
(a) General rule.--Upon the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of this title, every pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle.
(b) Exercise of care by driver.--This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway nor from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian.
(June 26, 2001, P.L.734, No.75, eff. 60 days)
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3548
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3548 cover?
Section 3548 ("Pedestrians to yield to emergency vehicles.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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