Drivers could be fined £1,000 if they don't let an ambulance past correctly

Upon seeing flashes of blue lights and hearing the blare of sirens, all drivers are quick to move their car out the way. Whether it's a police car, fire engine or ambulance, every minute is important in an emergency.

However in a bid to keep the emergency services heading on their way as fast as possible, it can be easy to suddenly start to panic, especially when on a narrow street or a road lined with parked cars.

But safety comes first, and while it can be difficult if you are on a busy road at rush hour or need to move last minute, it is important that drivers remain calm and make sure they can safely move their cars out of the way.

Because, letting an ambulance pass you could land you with a hefty fine in some instances, as much as £1,000 if you do it wrong.

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According to the Highway Code, motorists should give way to vehicles with flashing lights, including police cars, fire engines, ambulances and emergency doctors. If you break the law while doing so though - going into a bus lane, entering a yellow box junction or driving through a red light for example - then you could be faced with a fine.

And on top of the fine, some offences can add three penalty points to your licence.

The Highway Codes 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."

The code says drivers should stop before the brow of a hill, never mount the kerb, avoid putting anyone else in danger and to not