(a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle equipped with at least one flashing lighted lamp of a color authorized by section twenty-six, article fifteen of this chapter, which is visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred feet to the front of such vehicle other than a police vehicle when operated as an authorized emergency vehicle, and when the driver is giving audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle, or bell:
(1) The driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right- of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
(2) Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, as above stated, the motorman of every streetcar shall immediately stop such car clear of any intersection and keep it in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 17C. Traffic Regulations and Laws of the Road
§17C-9-1. Vehicle Approaching or Entering Intersection
§17C-9-2. Vehicle Turning Left at Intersection
§17C-9-3. Vehicle Entering Through Highway or Stop Intersections
§17C-9-4. Vehicle Entering Highway From Private Road or Driveway
§17C-9-5. Operation of Vehicles and Streetcars on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles
§17C-9-6. Misdemeanor to Violate Provisions of Article; Penalty