In article , Richard
J. writes
I agree that that's the sensible thing to do. Anyone know if it's actually
lawful? In other words, is there a get-out clause in the law about
stopping at red lights which covers this?

No. The relevant law is S.I.2002 No. 3113, regulation 36(1).

There is an exemption (36(1)(b)) for emergency vehicles themselves
(including an ordinary vehicle being used for those purposes), but
there's no general "to get out of their way" rule.

By the way, under regulation 40(b) an emergency vehicle can *not* "jump"
the flashing red lights of a level crossing or fire station exit etc.

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