Officers had to ‘paws’ for thought with this driver last week in Morecambe.
The real driver had run off following a pursuit. He was eventually caught and arrested for drunk driving.
The vehicle was recovered and the dog taken home by its owner.placeholder image
Officers had to ‘paws’ for thought with this driver last week in Morecambe. The real driver had run off following a pursuit. He was eventually caught and arrested for drunk driving. The vehicle was recovered and the dog taken home by its owner.

Cracking down on false plates, drug-driving and a dog behind the wheel: All in a week's work for Lancashire's Road Police

Some might call it ‘ruff’ justice, but finding a dog behind the wheel is all part of the job for Lancashire’s Road Police.

The pooch was left minding a car when it’s driver made off from officers in Morecambe, and was later arrested for drink-driving.

The team have also been kept busy with drink and drug-drivers, people with no licence, stolen cars, cloned cars and people causing affray.

For more information on what’s been happening on the region’s highways and byways, click on the photos below.

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