October 6, 2025
Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare Medical Director Dr. Jay Kovar Explains: What Should I Do if I See an Ambulance Behind Me on The Road??
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ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare
harriscountyesd11.gov
Contact: Miranda Sevcik, ESD 11 Public Information Officer 346-226-8808
Spring, TX October 6, 2025: Every second counts when lives are on the line. This month in our Hey Dr. K video series, Dr. Jay Kovar, Medical Director for Harris County ESD 11, breaks down Texas laws about how and when to yield to ambulances.
Learn what Texas law says about yielding to emergency vehicles, when to pull over and when to stop, and learn the common mistakes drivers make and how to avoid them.
“Yielding properly to ambulances traveling with lights and sirens can save lives,” says Dr. Kovar. “According to Texas Transportation Code § 545.156, failure to yield can result in serious fines, penalties, and delays in emergency response. Don’t be part of the problem, be part of the solution and learn exactly what to do when lights and sirens are behind you.”
Dr. Kovar is here to answer your questions as well, just call 281-524-7660 for more information. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, remember to call 911.
About ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare
ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare covers a 177 square mile area of northern Harris County with over 700,000 residents, the largest ambulance-only Emergency Service District in the state of Texas. ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare receives over 65,000 calls a year and consistently ranks among the best EMS services in the country for speed of response, patient satisfaction and quality of care. The Harris County Emergency Services District 11 Communication Center, known as Control, is recognized as an ACE Accredited Center of Excellence by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. This prestigious designation highlights our commitment to excellence in emergency dispatch services. As an ACE-accredited agency, we enjoy increased visibility in community service, enhanced support in litigation and liability management, and improved recruitment and retention, affirming the value and impact of our team’s work.
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Contact: Miranda Sevcik, Public Information Officer 346-226-8808
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