# Lights and Sirens / Traffic

1. **Speeding to get to a scene faster:** It may be tempting to speed to get to a scene quickly, but it is important to remember that excessive speed can be dangerous and is against the law. Code 3 should be reserved for life and death situations.
2. **Running red lights:** Running red lights to get to a scene faster is not only against the law, but it is also a danger to other drivers and pedestrians.
3. **Using sirens in non-emergency situations:** Sirens should only be used in emergency situations. Misusing them for non-emergency purposes can create confusion and undermine the credibility of first responders.
4. **Ignoring traffic laws:** First responders should always obey traffic laws, including speed limits, stop signs, and signals. The official speed is 45mph in Los Santos, Paleto, Sandy Shoes and other towns, and 75mph on on highways or rural routes.
5. **Using sirens and lights to avoid traffic:** Misusing emergency lights and sirens to avoid traffic is against the law and undermines the credibility of first responders.
6. **Not turning off lights and sirens when not in use:** Leaving lights and sirens on when not in use can create confusion and distract other drivers.
7. **Using sirens to intimidate others:** Using sirens to intimidate or harass others is not only against the law, but it also goes against the ethical principles of first responders.
8. **Using emergency lights and sirens to escort friends or family:** Escorting friends or family with emergency lights and sirens is not only against the law, but it also undermines the credibility of first responders.
