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 in June. These images are from the 'LancsRoadPolice' Twitter feed.
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#HO40 had travelled less than 2 miles from the station when this car was spotted. RHD vehicle bearing foreign plates. Checks with driver revealed them to be disqualified and true VRM of vehicle obtained which showed it lacked insurance. Vehicle seized & driver reported
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Owner of this car asked his friend to sort insurance but it was later cancelled due to wrong details being given. Owner didn't even want to wait whilst I confirmed this choosing instead to give me the car keys for seizure.
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HO60 met a Freeman of the Land today on Wrea Green Common when their car showed no insurance. Our Freeman friends agreed that the car should be seized and once reported, the driver was free to walk home. They thought the law didn't apply to them
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This car sounded a bit noisy as it drove past. The exhaust was actual ok but the front 2 tyres weren't. Car was issued with a PG9 and seized and the driver had to call his friend for a lift.
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Guest appearance in West Division for #HO60 in sunny Blackpool. Vehicle seized as insurance policy found to be fraudulent. Driver reported for the offence
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This vehicle failed to stop for #HO58 in Fleetwood at 0500hrs. Following a short pursuit, the driver abandoned it leaving the keys in the ignition with this rather ill advised key ring attached! We have a lovely photograph of the driver too! Seized S165