Royal Mail has backed its driver saying it was "quite clear that the postman driving took an emergency measure"
A mum has criticised a Royal Mail driver after she filmed a delivery van swerving past an oncoming flashing ambulance and driving down the pavement.
Caroline Mullineaux filmed the van on dashcam as it makes way for the emergency vehicle by mounting the empty kerb but not stopping.
Royal Mail has backed its driver saying it was "quite clear that the postman driving took an emergency measure to mount the pavement to allow an ambulance to pass for a matter of seconds".
But insurance claims handler Caroline believes the Royal Mail driver was in the wrong.
The Highway Code's rule 219 says drivers should "look and listen" for emergency vehicles but "not panic as one approaches".
"Consider the route of such a vehicle and take appropriate action to let it pass, while complying with all traffic signs.
"If necessary, pull to the side of the road and stop, but try to avoid stopping before the brow of a hill, a bend or narrow section of road.
"Do not endanger yourself, other road users or pedestrians and avoid mounting the kerb."
Caroline, 41, and her husband Brett have previously shared footage of fellow drivers who they claim are acting dangerously behind the wheel.
Biker Brett, 44, has previously spotted a man eating a bacon butty with two hands while driving down the M62 and also recorded a van driver "playing Candy Crush" while behind the wheel.
In the latest incident, the couple were on a shopping trip in Whitefield, Greater Manchester, when Caroline spotted the Royal Mail van driving in front.
"I was just dumbfounded," she said. "The whole thing was just reckless and inconsiderate.
"I can't believe he didn't wait for thirty seconds and he's just done something as reckless as that.
"I know it's Christmas and that Royal Mail have to play Santa Claus, but they shouldn't be trying to play the Grim Reaper at the same time - there's a primary school on that road.
"We all have to help the emergency services and I couldn't believe somebody would do that."
A Royal Mail spokeswoman said: "We have reviewed this video and it is quite clear that the postman driving took an emergency measure to mount the pavement to allow an ambulance to pass for a matter of seconds, given the HGVs parked with hazards flashing on the other side the road.
"There was no one on the pavement at the time and the driver took the correct action to allow an emergency vehicle to pass."
What no comments that RM backed their driver
How many times during your day do you see some stupid driver either not pulling over, or stopping in a stupid place? 
