Ticket for not yielding to emergency vehicle

[hyderhari]

Here are my ticket details: I was in going in a 4 way junction and it was green light. I was passing when there was a firetruck that was coming in from my right perpenticular road. By the time I saw the truck lights and heard the siren, I was already crossing the green light. The truck was in a safe distance that I could have easily crossed. If I would have tried to stop, I would have either got hit by the fire truck or the cars behind me. So I used my best judgement and passed the road. A cop came behind me in motorcycle and gave me a ticket for 'Driver not yielding to emergency vehicle with signals' This happened in Maryland. I got a 110$ ticket and 1 point.

I plan to go to court and plead 'not guilty' as it was really not my mistake and I was not willfully violating any law. The moment I saw the firetruck, I crossed the road which was the safest option for all. Please suggest.

[AFFA]

I wish to inform you that Md. Transportation Code Ann. § 21-405 (2003) § 21-405 shall have jurisdiction in the matter. It is stated therein that on the approach of an emergency vehicle the driver of every other vehicle shall drive immediately to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the edge or curb of the roadway, clear of any intersection. Moment you noticed the fire truck you have made every effort to clear the intersection. It is further stated therein that § 21-405 does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons. You may make a rough drawing of the incident site to show your viewpoint to the judge. You may conduct Discovery to get all the information needed by you to show your side of the story. On the day of hearing, you must reach on time appropriately dressed. You must present all the facts. The Court will consider all the facts and decide the matter. Alternatively, you may pay the ticket.

AFF