Key: green vehicle and solid arrow = you. Blue vehicle and dashed arrow = another road user. N = north.
Driving scenario
Siren behind you
What's happening
A two-lane road. You are driving north. An ambulance with flashing lights and siren is approaching from behind.
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Sources Awaiting expert reviewLast checked: 29 September 2026
- Official sourceView official source: Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Land Transport Rules index
- Official sourceView official source: Road Code – The give way rules (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – About driving › Giving way