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Must a person who is injured in an accident and immediately receives treatment away from the scene of the accident be transported in an ambulance?

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Question 18: Must a person who is injured in an accident and immediately receives treatment away from the scene of the accident be transported in an ambulance?

Guidance: No. Any type of vehicle may be used to transport an injured person from the accident scene to the treatment site.

Regulatory Topic: Mode of transportation of persons injured in CMV accident
Effective Date: Friday, April 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997