US man confronts police officer 'blocking' fire lane

A passerby in Seattle, Washington, accused a police officer of blocking a fire lane as he parked up to type a probable cause statement.

A passerby in Seattle, Washington, accused a police officer of blocking a fire lane as he parked up to type a probable cause statement.

Glenn Cerio, 35, filmed as he confronted the officer who is seen typing while parked on the side of a fire lane.

The 35-year-old said that there was no emergency happening, which would be the only reason that he would be allowed to park there, with his hazard lights on.

The filmer then requests the officer to call a supervisor to handle the situation.

After Cerio explains the situation to the supervisor who then warns the filmer that he may be arrested if he continues to hinder the police officer's process.

"At this point, we're going to let them finish their investigation and I'll advise them to find a different parking spot.

But right now I can't have you obstruct him doing what he needs to do," the supervisor said.

The confrontation ends with the group of police officers vacating the scene and driving off.

The maximum penalty for parking a vehicle in, obstructing, or allowing the obstruction of a designated fire lane is $150 USD.