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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This vehicle passed an unmarked Police vehicle on the M61 NB near Chorley in excess of 100mph. The vehicle was followed where it reached speeds in excess of 145mph. Driver arrested and hopefully a lengthy ban awaits
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If you travel to Blackpool with your friends to enjoy the sunshine and take cannabis dont be surprised if you then provide a positive roadside drug wipe for cannabis and are arrested. This car stopped leaving Blackpool. Driver arrested and car recovered.
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Unfortunately someones pizza is going to be cold, as this uninsured driver tried to hide the fact they were delivering food, until they collected their belongings including 5 takeaway delivery bags from the boot
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Massively excessive speed in a 30mph zone past an unmarked police vehicle Lancaster Road, Knott End! Driver had just purchased the car with no licence, tax or insurance! Seized S165 and driver reported