Among the curiosities that linger in the minds of ordinary citizens, there is the question of why ambulances have the label upside down. This information is only known by healthcare workers and a select group of internet users.
This way of writing the word "ambulancia" on emergency vehicles has a reason and it's not random. A paramedic recorded a small video for TikTok in which he explained the reason.
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Why are ambulance labels written upside down?
"That's called the mirror effect," the specialist began. In conclusion? "It's so that when you see it in your vehicle's rearview mirror, you can read the letters in the correct order and give way to the ambulance," he added.
To conclude his explanation, he left a phrase that every driver must keep in mind when they hear an emergency siren. "Save a life by giving way to an ambulance".
What is the fine if I don't give way to an ambulance?
You should know that the Superintendence of Land Transportation of Persons, Cargo, and Goods (Sutran) considers not giving way to an ambulance a very serious offense.
According to the National Traffic Regulation, the infraction with code M25: Not giving priority to emergency vehicles and official vehicles when they use their audible and visible signals is considered very serious and is sanctioned with 12% of a Tax Unit (UIT), which is equivalent to S/528.
That's not all, by committing this offense, the driver will now accumulate a total of 90 points on their record.