MCL 257.653a states:

1. Upon approaching and passing a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is giving a visual signal by means of flashing, rotating, or oscillating red, blue, or white lights as permitted by section 698, the driver of an approaching vehicle shall exhibit due care and caution, as required under the following:
   • On any public roadway with at least 2 adjacent lanes proceeding in the same direction of the stationary authorized emergency vehicle, the driver of the approaching vehicle shall proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way by moving into a lane at least 1 moving lane or 2 vehicle widths apart from the stationary authorized emergency vehicle, unless directed otherwise by a police officer. If movement to an adjacent lane or 2 vehicle widths apart is not possible due to weather, road conditions, or the immediate presence of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in parallel moving lanes, the driver of the approaching vehicle shall proceed as required in subdivision (b).
   • On any public roadway that does not have at least 2 adjacent lanes proceeding in the same direction as the stationary authorized emergency vehicle, or if the movement by the driver of the vehicle into an adjacent lane or 2 vehicle widths apart is not possible as described in subdivision (a), the approaching vehicle shall reduce and maintain a safe speed for weather, road conditions, and vehicular or pedestrian traffic and proceed with due care and caution, or as directed by a police officer.
2. Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4), a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.
3. A person who violates this section and causes injury to a police officer, firefighter, or other emergency response personnel in the immediate area of the stationary authorized emergency vehicle is guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both.
4. A person who violates this section and causes death to a police officer, firefighter, or other emergency response personnel in the immediate area of the stationary authorized emergency vehicle is guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of not more than $7,500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 years, or both.

What to do?

SLOW DOWN!

Slow down as there may be police, fire or other emergency personnel walking around near the vehicle(s)!

MOVE OVER!

If there is a clear lane of travel in the same direction you are traveling, move into that lane. If there is not, move as far left as safely possible and proceed with caution.

FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!

Follow the direciton of any Police Officer, Firefighter or other emergency personnel on scene.

MCL 750.81d states it is a felony to knowingly fail to comply with the lawful orders of Police Officers, Firefighters or Emergency Services Personnel

What is an emergency vehicle?

MCL 257.2 defines an authorized emergency vehicle as:

• A fire department vehicle.
• A police vehicle.
• An ambulance.
• Private vehicles driven by fire fighters and ambulance personnel on the way to or on scene of an emergency situation.