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 September. These images are from the 'LancsRoadPolice' Twitter feed.
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It’s unusual to see snow in early September, but things certainly snowballed for this driver... They were seen on their mobile phone on the M65 and further investigation revealed that they were disqualified. Another vehicle seized by #HO34 and driver reported to court.
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Absolutely no excuses for these tyres. 0.97mm front nearside and 0.61mm front offside. The driver was also seen talking on his mobile phone when #HO34 first saw him at Whitebirk. Driver reported to court, vehicle prohibited from continuing its journey
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When #HO44 saw this Prius on the M65 at Accrington, it was that close to the vehicle in front that the officers initially thought it was being towed. Whilst drafting might be a valid technique for a #TDF2020 rider, it has no place on the motorway. Driver reported.
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This X5 driver gave a whole new meaning to the term “rush hour” when he was clocked at speeds up to 119mph on the M65 at J8 on Friday evening. He will now have to explain himself to the magistrates in due course after being reported for excess speed