Starting Jan 1, 2013, drivers will be required to slow down and proceed with caution when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with a flashing red light. And if there are two or more lanes of traffic, in addition to slowing down and proceeding with caution, drivers must move over into another lane if it can be done safely. Changes were made to the Motor Vehicle Act to help ensure that the drivers don’t hit an authorized emergency vehicle or endanger anyone outside that vehicle.