Virginia Code § 46.2-829 addresses the approach of which vehicles, and what is the resulting violation?

• A. Approach of law-enforcement or fire-fighting vehicles, rescue vehicles, or ambulances; violation is failure to yield right-of-way.
• B. Passing a school bus while its stop arm is extended.
• C. Operating a vehicle with no license plate.
• D. Using horns to signal other drivers.

Answer: (A)

When emergency vehicles are approaching with lights and sirens from law enforcement, fire, rescue, or an ambulance, you are required to yield the right-of-way. Virginia code sets this standard to ensure these responders can move safely and quickly to their destinations. The correct action is to move to the right edge of the roadway (or a safe place to pull over) and stop until the emergency vehicle passes and the way is clear, then proceed with caution. The violation described is failing to yield the right-of-way to those emergency vehicles.

Other options describe different traffic rules: passing a school bus with its stop arm out, operating a vehicle without a license plate, or using a horn to signal other drivers—each pertains to separate violations and not to how to respond to approaching emergency vehicles.