Drivers could be slapped with £1k fines for letting ambulances pass despite good intent

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Drivers could be slapped with a £1,000 fine for letting ambulances pass them during the life-saving act. Despite essentially helping medics by pulling over, the act could be deemed as dangerous depending on how motorists move out of the way.Although the Highway Code advises motorists to give way to emergency service vehicles, drivers can still be punished. READ MORE Woman busted selling fake disabled parking badges for £175 after forging signatures Illegal manoeuvres can not only lead to motorists being put out of pocket but can also see penalty points added to their licence.Moving into a bus lane, stopping in a yellow box junction or driving through a red light to make way for emergency vehicles 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.Rule 219 of the Highway Code states: "You should look and listen for ambulances, fire engines, police, doctors or other emergency vehicles using flashing blue, red or green lights and sirens, or flashing headlights, or traffic officer and incident support vehicles using flashing amber lights."Motorists are advised to pull over if appropriate, but ensure that it is safe to do so first."When one approaches do not panic.