Not Giving Way to Ambulance? Heavy Fine, Jail Time Await!

• Obstructing an ambulance is a serious offense, risking lives and violating legal and humanitarian duties.
• The Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, mandates a Rs. 10,000 fine for the first offense and up to six months imprisonment for repeat violations.
• A 2024 Kerala incident saw a driver fined Rs. 2,50,000 and license canceled for intentionally blocking an ambulance.
• AI-based traffic monitoring systems now ensure offenders are caught, even without police presence.
• Drivers must safely give way to ambulances; cooperation can save lives and is a test of humanity.

Why It Matters: Giving way to ambulances is mandatory; failure leads to heavy fines, license cancellation, and imprisonment.