[tommytwotanks]

does anyone know if there is a law or rule for emergency vehicles on a shout so to speak, it seem's to be common now for fire engine's, police car's and even ambulance's to not have the full set in use,
just the other day i notice a ford focus police car catching me up with only the roof lights flashing, no headlights flashing, and no two-tone horn,
then a few months back, a fire engine with the blue lights on the roof flashing only and the two-tones going, but no flashing headlights,

how can they expect to be seen when they seem to be slap-dash about being seen

it's a wonder we dont have more accidents

tommy :D

[Rolebama]

They are not essential. They are used relevant to how much traffic, and whether or not the driver sees as justified. Personally, I hate flashing headlamps, as they only seem to be used to blind oncoming motorists.

[Snowball]

Regarding fire engines, on two occasions (both at traffic lights) I have witnessed the fire engine being up behind a car, and the fire engine driver has used the bull horn to panick the car driver into pulling out against the red lights, and into the path of traffic crossing in front of him.
These emergency services may be on urgent call, but to create additional risk to life in this way is unforgivable. In such a situation, I would not move for the appliance unless it was safe to do so. The safety of my passengers, myself and other road users, is just as important as it is for anyone in need of the attendance of the emergency services.