Police are targeting thoughtless drivers who ignore red lights at city fire stations.
The lights flash to instruct motorists to stop and let fire appliances out quickly and safely when they respond to emergency calls.
But there have been several reports recently of people ignoring the lights and continuing their journeys.
This has been a particular problem at Blackness fire station, but there have also been incidents recorded at Kingsway East and Malcalpine Road.
Officers are planning to keep a close eye on the fire stations and have warned that anyone caught driving through a red light faces a fine and penalty points.
Inspector Grant Edward said: “These are the same form of traffic signals which are widely installed at level crossings, lifting bridges and airfields.
“They have been installed by the roads authority to ensure that fire appliances attending emergency calls can leave the fire stations and access the roads network quickly.
“When they are illuminated then vehicles must stop at the white stop line and remain stopped until the lights are extinguished and it safe to proceed.
“Motorists who fail to observe these light signals controlling traffic pose a danger not only to themselves but also to the fire crews on board the appliances and offenders will therefore be dealt with robustly.”
The inspector added: “This offence is the same as driving through a red traffic light and at the very minimum offenders can expect to receive a fixed penalty ticket of £100 with a three penalty point endorsement on their driving licence.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue service said: “Whether it’s a fire, road traffic collision or another emergency, the ability of firefighters to reach the scene quickly can be the difference between life and death for those involved.
“Our crews do everything they can to bring the specialist skills and resources needed to help people who are injured, trapped or in danger.
“We appreciate the support of responsible motorists who drive in a safe manner and help emergency services get where they are needed without delay, as well as the efforts of our police colleagues to ensure responders are not impeded.”