After coming to officer’s attention through didgy number plates, cracked windows or bad driving, a spate of drivers have gone on to fail roadside tests for drugs – many cocaine and cannabis – or both.
Officers have also stopped vehicles with insecure loads and even helped neighbouring forces track down wanted vehicles.
To find out more about what’s been happening on the region’s highways and byways, click on the pages below.
9. "Ran out of talent"
Officers discovered this crashed Volvo on the A583 Kirkham on January 28. A spokesman said: "It looks like the driver ran out of talent crashing into a lamppost and fence. The driver decided they didn’t want to hang around to speak with police so we will look after the remains of their car for them." Photo: Lancs Police
10. Abnormal load
This abnormal load was stopped for compliance and mechanical check. Problems were found with mechanical and STGO movement breaches. The vehicle was cabled in situ until the issue was resolved by the operator. Photo: Lancs Police