05-02-2025
Trinidad drivers can now be alerted to emergency vehicles
(TRINIDAD, Colo.) — The Trinidad Ambulance District (TAD) is implementing an alert system so drivers can be warned when they are approaching emergency vehicles, in an effort to protect both drivers and first responders.
According to TAD, HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud is a collision prevention service that enables the delivery of real-time alerts to drivers when emergency services are active in the area.
'Safety Cloud boosts driver compliance with Move Over laws by dispatching real-time notifications when responders are en route or on-scene,' said TAD. 'This digital solution effectively enhances lightbars and sirens with additional in-vehicle notification, thereby minimizing the likelihood of collisions with responders.'
TAD said the alerts are sent immediately to warn drivers of their proximity to emergency vehicles, and added that these kind of alerts are proven to significantly reduce the risk of a crash by up to 90%.
'Despite Colorado Move Over laws necessitating drivers to decelerate and change lanes when approaching active emergency vehicles, delayed or non-compliant reactions persist,' TAD said. 'Safety Cloud addresses this issue by providing up to 30 seconds of preemptive warning, facilitating safer responses.'
Notifications are accessible via the Waze navigation app or Google Maps, and can be integrated into the dashboard of many modern cars. Safety Cloud alerts are also available on the infotainment screens of millions of vehicles, specifically 2024 and newer models of Volkswagen vehicles and 2018 and newer models of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram through the EVAS (Emergency Vehicle Alert System) feature.
'Adopting Safety Cloud adds a layer of protection for our crew, facilitating their operations with enhanced safety,' said EMS Chief Gabriel Moreno. 'By providing drivers with additional time to respond appropriately, this service establishes a safer environment for both our crew and surrounding motorists. We strongly recommend drivers to utilize Waze and Apple Maps, both free-to-use apps, to benefit from these vital road safety alerts.'
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