Also have seen the cars zipping through red lights they just missed, or driving on the shoulder of the road, all while not responding to a call. (They sometimes turn on their lights or siren while they illegally zip through traffic and then shut it off as soon as they passed whatever they were trying to get through.)
Not every emergency is authorized for lights & sirens. there are many times that i am on a emergency call where i will only turn on my lights & sirens when going through heavy traffic and immediately turn it off after i get through even though i am on a call.
People, how about a little Dan L’kaf Zchus here!! Most Hatzolah members do NOT abuse their privileges!!