In addition to any other penalty imposed by law, if a violation of this subsection results in serious bodily injury or death to another person, the violator's driver's license must be suspended for at least 180 days and not more than 2 years.

SUMMARY

This bill adds to the safety requirements governing drivers approaching or passing a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is using an emergency light and increases the penalties for violation. The bill also clarifies that an authorized emergency vehicle must exercise due regard to the safety of others but is exempted from the other operator requirements of the new provision.