They can also seize a vehicle if they think it’s being driven by someone who does not have a proper licence or insurance, if it's dangerously, illegally or obstructively parked and if it's broken-down or abandoned. Here are the vehicles removed from the road in and around Lancashire just one month. All pictures from the @LancsRoadPolice Twitter feed.
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Vehicle stopped Preston Rd, Coppull. Driver uninsured resulting in them being reported and the vehicle seized
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Heres an idea! If you work in a different part of the county and have to regularly travel numerous miles, dont get yourself disqualified for drink driving and then continue to drive because you have to get to work! The magistrates dont like it!
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The driver of this car in Blackpool was wanted for failing to appear at court for drug driving offences. Unfortunately they also failed the roadside drug wipe for cannabis and had 2x young children in the car. Driver arrested.
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Driver of this van on the M55 at Preston stated they were running late and hadnt seen the liveried Police vehicle behind them. Driver reported for excessive speed
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Driving at 95mph because youre late for work on the M55 is not a good idea at anytime, never mind when your licence is already endorsed with 8 points for previous speeding offences!