Ind. trooper lauded as 'hero' for citing 'slowpoke' driver

The rule in the departments I worked was "Use lights & sirens when responding. Always use lights when transporting a patient, but don't use sirens when transporting unless critical.

But, whenever using EITHER lights or sirens, expect that drivers will do all sorts of dumb things trying to get out of your way. Since the law requires them to pull to the curb and stop, driving in the left lane (unless turning) usually reduces accidents."