Blue Light Law

New Jersey State Law


N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.12

Under New Jersey State Law, drivers of non-emergency vehicles shall yield the right of way to the vehicle of any member of a volunteer fire company or a volunteer first aid squad or rescue squad displaying emergency warning lights as in the same manner as authorized emergency vehicles (N.J.S.A. 39:4-92).


What This Means:

When approached by a vehicle with a blue light:

You MUST pull over to the side of the road close to the right hand curb
Don't block intersections
Don't follow emergency vehicles closer than 300 feet
Don't park closer than 200 feet

Failure to yield is punishable under New Jersey State Law as a moving violation.
Points and fines are possible if convicted.