If you intentionally block the way of an ambulance on the road, you will have to pay a hefty fine. Know the rules

Rules for Stopping an Ambulance's Way: Now, blocking the way of an ambulance on the road can prove to be costly. Strict action will be taken against those who break the rules. You will have to pay such a fine for this mistake.

While driving on the roads, you have to follow many rules. There are many rules that most people are not aware of. One of these rules is related to ambulances. It is often seen that during traffic jams, people are negligent in giving way to ambulances. Sometimes, some drivers deliberately block the way by parking their vehicle in front of the ambulance. In such a situation, the risk of the patient not getting timely treatment increases.

Ambulances are always given priority in traffic rules. Because every second is precious. Still, many people ignore this. Now, a provision has been made for strict action on this negligence. If a driver intentionally blocks the way of an ambulance, he may have to pay a hefty fine. Know the rules.

Blocking the way of an ambulance is a crime

When an ambulance is seen passing through the road, there are many people who silently pray for the safety of the patient in the ambulance. You must have seen that many times even after a traffic jam, the ambulance is given way to pass. No one blocks the way of an ambulance. Blocking the way of an ambulance is not only unethical but is also a crime by law.

According to traffic rules, it is the responsibility of every driver that as soon as the ambulance siren is heard, he should immediately give way and clear the way. Delay in the arrival of the ambulance can take the life of the patient and in such a case the driver is considered guilty. If someone deliberately stops the ambulance or does not let it move forward, then legal action can be taken against him. A hefty fine has to be paid for breaking the rules.

You may have to pay this much fine

Drivers may have to pay a hefty fine for blocking the way of an ambulance. Let us tell you that under section 194E of the Motor Vehicle Act 2019, if a driver intentionally does not allow an ambulance to proceed or blocks its path, then a challan of up to Rs 10,000 can be imposed on him.

The purpose of this strict rule is to ensure that the ambulance always gets priority on the road and the patient can be taken to the hospital on time. Apart from ambulances, this rule is also applicable for other emergency vehicles like fire brigade.