Beginning June 1, 2009 the Act will require drivers:

To slow to prescribed maximum speeds when approaching, from either direction, a stopped emergency vehicle, with its lights flashing, on or beside an undivided highway and;

To move into another lane (even an on-coming lane) if it is safe to do so and if another lane is available – when they are traveling in a lane containing (or adjacent to) a stopped emergency vehicle.

The penalty for not slowing to the designated speed, not moving over if it safe to do so, or both, will be a fine ($173) and three penalty points.  The fine is considerably higher than the one for failing to yield the right of way to an approaching emergency vehicle,  but it reflects the greater risk of injury or death for emergency personnel who may be working outside their vehicle.