You could be fined for getting out of the way of an emergency vehicle

BRIT motorists could be slapped with a huge fine for getting out of the way of emergency vehicles.

This little-known UK motoring offence could see drivers unknowingly break the law and even forced to pay a penalty… so don’t get caught out.

Driving through a red light to get out of the way of an approaching emergency vehicle could land you a fine

Moving aside for fast approaching police, ambulance or fire services is usually second-nature for most drivers.

But it’s also the law, and as reported in a feature by What Car?, obstructing emergency services could cost road-users a fine of up to £5,000.

But even your best intentions to move aside could see you unintentionally break the rules and hit with a hefty fine.

That’s because motorists are reminded that road laws still apply even in the event of encountering an emergency vehicle.

That means traffic signs and stop signals, such as red traffic lights or active bus lanes, should still be acknowledged by road users.

For example, driving through a red light to make it easier for an oncoming emergency vehicle to get through traffic could see you pick up a fine and even acquire points on your license.

Even pulling into a yellow box junction to let an emergency vehicle through could result in punishment.

In fact, What Car? says that the only time you can break the law to get out of the way of an emergency vehicle is when you’re instructed to do so by a police officer.

These details come after a motorist in London avoided a £180 fine by driving an army tank through central London.

Meanwhile, an ‘entitled’ BMW driver caused a near two-hour delay to a bus service in Cornwall that eventually had to be cancelled.

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You could be fined for getting out of the way of an emergency vehicle – know the rules