As well as reporting drivers for no insurance or MOTs, officers have been involved in covert operations to stop cars where drivers were wanted for other crimes across the country.
In one case, a suspect wanted on suspicion of kidnap was apprehended, and in other, a suspect wanted for sexual assault was found in a car.
For more on what the county’s road police have been up to this week, click on the pictures below.
For more on what the county’s road police have been up to this week, click on the pictures below.
5. Speeding through roadworks
This vehicle caught the eye of police officers after speeding through roadworks on the M55. When it stopped, checks revealed the MOT expired in February. Photo: Lancs Police
6. Arrested
This vehicle was stopped when it flagged up on the M6 as having a suspect on board wanted for a serious sexual assault in Blackpool. The car was stopped safely without incident and one person was arrested with property and forensics secured. Photo: Lancs Police
7. Due care and attention
The driver of this VW Polo decided he would undertake, tailgate and push his way past other road users in excess of the speed limit on Blackpool Road, Preston until two police patrols stopped him. The driver was reported for driving without due care and attention. Photo: Lancs Police
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This Audi A3 had two markers on it from another police force after previously failing to stop. The vehicle was spotted on the M6 northbound, before being followed covertly until it was stopped in Yeadon Way, Blackpool. The driver was found to have no insurance and failed a drug test for cannabis. Photo: Covertly followed