Lancashire Police seize car and electric bike in driving crackdown in Thornton and Fleetwood
“We will continue to proactively target uninsured and unlawfully used vehicles across the Wyre area to help keep our roads safe.”
A car and an electric motorcycle were seized by police in separate incidents on the Fylde coast.
Wyre Task Force seized a silver VW Polo in Fleetwood on Monday after they spotted it being driven in a poor manner.
After being stopped by police the driver produced a foreign driving licence along with a UK provisional licence.
A Wyre Task Force spokesman said: “Many people are unaware that, in most cases, if you become a UK resident you can only drive on a valid foreign licence for up to 12 months.
“After that, you must obtain the appropriate UK driving entitlement before continuing to drive.As the driver was no longer entitled to drive, the vehicle was seized under Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act and the driver was reported for the offence.
“If you’re driving in the UK on a foreign licence, make sure you know the rules. Failing to do so could result in your vehicle being seized and you being reported.”
In a second incident officers seized electric bike after it was stopped on Amounderness Way between Thornton and Fleetwood.
Officers said the rider was found to be driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and without valid insurance.
As a result, the vehicle was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.
A Wyre Task Force spokesman said: “Driving without the correct licence or insurance puts all road users at risk and will not be tolerated.
“We will continue to proactively target uninsured and unlawfully used vehicles across the Wyre area to help keep our roads safe.”