Is it legal to pass a patient transporting ambulance?

In general, it is illegal to pass an ambulance that is actively transporting a patient unless specifically directed to do so by a law enforcement officer or other emergency personnel. Ambulances typically use flashing lights and sirens to indicate that they are responding to an emergency medical call and need the right-of-way. By law, other vehicles must yield to and allow the ambulance to proceed without hindrance to ensure the rapid and safe transport of the patient to a medical facility.

However, the specific laws and regulations governing the right-of-way for emergency vehicles, including ambulances, can vary from region to region. Some jurisdictions may have slight variations in their traffic laws or allowances for certain circumstances during ambulance operations.

Therefore, it is important to be familiar with the traffic laws and regulations in your locality to clearly understand the requirements and restrictions related to passing a patient transporting ambulance. If you find yourself in a situation where an ambulance is approaching with its lights and sirens activated, the safest and most legally responsible course of action is to pull over to the side of the road and allow the ambulance to pass safely and uninterrupted.