Do Armored Trucks Have Road Priority?
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No. Only when led by police vehicles do any vehicles have priority. The mnemonic for vehicle right-of-way is as follows: yield to vehicles coming from the right; turning motor vehicles yield to straight-moving motor vehicles; for vehicles traveling in opposite directions, right-turning vehicles yield to left-turning vehicles. Below is relevant knowledge about vehicle right-of-way: Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles: These vehicles may use sirens and warning lights; provided safety is ensured, they are not restricted by travel routes, directions, speeds, or traffic signals, and other vehicles and pedestrians should yield. Water trucks, sweepers, and other motor vehicles: These vehicles may disregard lane division restrictions as long as they do not impede other vehicles, but they must not drive against the flow of traffic.
I've been driving for over a decade and have seen quite a few armored trucks on the road. According to standard traffic regulations, armored trucks don't have special priority—they must obey traffic lights and rules just like regular trucks. You don't need to yield to them as you would for police cars or ambulances. However, many drivers still choose to give way proactively, mainly for safety reasons—these vehicles may carry valuables or armed guards, and keeping some distance can reduce accident risks. For example, at intersections or when changing lanes, I tend to slow down and leave a bit more space. This isn't required by law but rather a personal habit. Of course, if an armored truck is escorted by police vehicles, you should let it pass first—but that's a special circumstance, not an everyday occurrence. In general, just drive normally, stay calm, maintain proper distance, and stay alert.
