Highway Code rule with £1,000 fine could punish drivers moving around ambulances
dailyrecord.co.ukA Highway Code fine means drivers could be liable to pay a four-figure penalty due to a misunderstanding about driving around ambulances.
Whilst the rules say you must give way to emergency service vehicles using flashing lights, motorists can be penalised for performing illegal manoeuvres.
Unfortunately, that means well-meaning drivers could be punished for doing the right thing.Making way for ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles could incur a hefty fine and penalty points, if, for instance, drivers move into a bus lane, stop in a yellow box junction, or drive through a red light.
The manoeuvres are all likely to lead to a fixed penalty notice, with fines and points escalating for those that fail to provide the drivers' details or take the case to court and lose, the Mirror reports.
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