Have you heard about the accident that involved an Erie police officer in hot pursuit traveling the wrong way up a one-way street? If not, you can read the full story here.

Today they announced that indeed the officers lights and siren were on. Is that meant to imply that it was somehow OK then?

I don't know about you, but when I hear an emergency vehicle coming, it always takes me a few seconds to figure out from which direction they're coming.

The last thing I'd ever think is that they'd be coming the wrong way on a one-way street.

I feel bad for the woman who hit the officer and all of the other people who were involved in this accident. I even feel bad for the officer -- he was just doing his job, racing to catch suspected burglars.

BUT, traffic rules exist for a reason (namely safety) and those entrusted to enforce the rules should not break them -- no matter how loud or bright they are.