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Re your July 7 article on dangers for ambulances (and fire trucks) when cars don’t pull over: Because I drive a late-model, soundproof car, always have the radio on and usually have the windows up, I try to watch closely for emergency vehicles. However, I have been startled several times by approaching sirens.
My sister, who is hearing-impaired, recently had installed on her car windshield a device that emits a very loud alarm and flashes red whenever a siren is approaching. Wouldn’t it make sense to make this standard equipment?
MOLLY BROCKMEYER
La Canada
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When they hear a siren, there may be some arrogant drivers who just don’t want to yield, but I think the majority are frightened or ignorant of the behavior required. Televised public service spots would be a good answer to this, not just as a reminder of what the law is, but showing examples for specific situations: Drivers might wonder what to do if they are in a left turn lane or stopped in traffic when they hear a siren. If we would show these and other examples often enough, the public might become more willing to comply.
PAULA R. CHRISTENSEN
Santa Barbara
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