What is required to be activated during a pursuit?

To ensure safety and compliance with law enforcement protocols during a pursuit, it is necessary to activate both lights and sirens. The activation of lights serves to alert other motorists and pedestrians of the ongoing emergency situation. This visibility helps to clear the way for the pursuing officer and reduces the risk of collisions. Similarly, the sirens provide an audible alert, further notifying those in the vicinity that there is a marked law enforcement vehicle engaged in an urgent matter.

Using both lights and sirens collectively enhances the effectiveness of the officer's response, promoting public safety while allowing for the pursuit to proceed with greater caution and awareness from the surrounding community. This dual activation is typically mandated by law enforcement policies to ensure proper communication of an emergency situation. Additionally, activating only lights or sirens might not provide sufficient warning, potentially compromising safety for both the officers involved in the pursuit and other road users.