Motorists who fail to slow down to 40 kilometres per hour when they are passing stationary emergency services vehicles will face a $448 fine.
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The new road rule comes into effect on Saturday, September 1.
As well as the fine, a loss of three demerit points will apply to motorists who do not comply with the new road rule.
The maximum court penalty is set at $2200.
This new rule will provide an extra layer of protection for both emergency service personnel and the people they are helping.
- NSW Ambulance
Mid Coast Traffic and Highway Patrol sergeant Paul Dilley says the new road rule is a commonsense approach.
"This new road rule is just asking people to exercise a bit of commonsense," he said.
"And to be mindful of those who are working on the side of the road."
The new road rule applies when the vehicles are displaying flashing blue or red lights, he said.
Emergency services vehicles can include, police, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW, SES, RFS, volunteer rescue association vehicles and traffic emergency response vehicles.
A spokesperson for the NSW Ambulance has welcomed the new road rule.
"This new rule will provide an extra layer of protection for both emergency service personnel and the people they are helping," the spokesperson said.
The new rule will improve the safety of emergency workers when they are stopped on the road.
The rule also requires motorists to give way to any person on foot in the immediate area of the emergency vehicle.
Motorists should not increase their speed until they are a safe distance past the vehicle, so as not to cause a danger to anyone in the area.
The state government says it will monitor the impacts of the rule over a 12-month trial.
The rule applies to vehicles travelling in both directions, unless the road is divided by a median strip.
