Rights of the Medical Transportation Drivers

Ambulance drivers are the primary deliverers of emergency health care.

Health care institutions are accountable to the public for administering timely health care. As a result, they must employ qualified and responsible medical drivers. Being a medical transportation driver is a high-stress and high-pressure job, but they have some rights to help them navigate the industry.

Right to Disregard Road Signals

Due to the urgent nature of emergency medical care, medical transportation drivers have earned the prerogative to disregard traffic lights and certain road signs so that the patient may receive on time critical health care treatment and assistance.

Right of Way

Sirens alarm drivers of the approach of ambulances and other medical transportation vehicles. This blaring sound signals other drivers to yield and give the right of way to the medical transportation driver.

Right to Licensure and Training

Medical transportation drivers are entitled to ample training, which prepares and grounds them in driving regulations and certification to skilfully maneuver an ambulance. Licensures are not indefinite and, therefore, subject to expiration and subsequent renewal. Emergency transportation drivers have the right to reapply for their licenses after they have passed their examinations and assessments.

References

• Onet Online: Ambulance Drivers
• Justia: Pennsylvania EMS Drivers
• Michigan Legislature: Michigan Motor Vehicle Code Emergency Drivers
• Justia: Virginia EMS