Rider killed in accident with ambulance

Okay, this one is just a rant / vent, just seen on the news that a rider was killed downtown when he crashed against an ambulance that didn't stop for the red light.
The ambulance was on emergency service, which gives them the right to run red lights, but AFAIK, according to our highway code, only after stopping and making sure they're not endangering anyone, then proceeding with caution. Eye witnesses state this was clearly not the case. 24 year old guy on a CBR didn't stand a chance, died at the scene.

RIP.

keep your eyes peeled guys and gals everyone on the road is out to get you! think that way and it increases your chances, RIP to the rider of the CBR

RIP.

In the case mentionned, you said "highway code" - here, that differs from Law. Could be that the ambulance drivers did nothing wrong, and it was just an unfortunate accident. Something not for me to decide.

[Jayneflakes]

Originally Posted by Baph

Something not for me to decide.

Thankfully few of us will ever have to face a situation like this, my thoughts go out to the riders family and to the driver of the Ambulance. No one in their position would want to cause an accident while getting to somewhere their help was needed.

Another sad statistic to file away with the others.

[Biker Biggles]

Where did this happen?
Emergency vehicles have certain exemptions from the rules under certain circumstances,but are in no way exempt from the law.What this means is that the vehicle may legally cross a red light,but only if there is no chance of an accident.If the ambulance was doing any more than a walking pace the driver will be looking at serious criminal charges.

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Where did this happen?
Emergency vehicles have certain exemptions from the rules under certain circumstances,but are in no way exempt from the law.What this means is that the vehicle may legally cross a red light,but only if there is no chance of an accident.If the ambulance was doing any more than a walking pace the driver will be looking at serious criminal charges.

That's also the case over here AFAIK (Portugal). Another sad story

Oh ****. What a sad sad tragic event.

Older I get, more I think you gotta enjoy every minute cos you don't know when your turn's coming. So I try to live for today and I try not to worry about tomorrow. Not easy as I'm one of life's fretters.

all emergency drivers must treat red lights as a give way when on a call out

[Ch00]

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

If the ambulance was doing any more than a walking pace the driver will be looking at serious criminal charges.

Very true that point.

Ch00

RIP CBR rider.
Full inquest I reckon will be on the cards.

My last house was directly on the A2 in Kent and there was a pelican crossing about 100 yards up the road near the school. I once witnessed a Police car shoot through a red light between the children at no less than 50mph. WTF do they think they are doing sometimes, there really could not have been any call to justify that driving.

Another lesson to be very aware in all situations regardless of how safe we think they are. S**t happens be safe everybody.