Under what condition would you be required to stop for a stopped emergency vehicle?

The requirement to stop for a stopped emergency vehicle is triggered primarily when that vehicle is displaying flashing lights. This law is designed to protect emergency personnel who may be working on the roadway, ensuring that drivers take appropriate precautions to avoid accidents or interference. When an emergency vehicle has its lights activated, it signals that there are law enforcement officers, firefighters, or medical personnel present, and other vehicles should slow down and either change lanes or stop completely if safe to do so.

The other conditions mentioned do not establish a clear requirement under which a driver must stop for an emergency vehicle. For instance, being less than 50 feet away or driving during specific times, such as rush hour, does not override the need to respond to the flashing lights of emergency vehicles. Similarly, driving speed is not a determining factor; the law focuses on the presence of activated lights as the critical signal for drivers to take action.