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 some the vehicles removed from the road in and around Lancashire last month. These images are from the 'LancsRoadPolice Twitter feed.
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This van didn't go unnoticed by #MN11 in Preston due to collapsed suspension. Quick examination revealed that the front offside spring had sheared. PG9 immediate prohibition issued.
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A very productive day on #OpGalaxy in Accrington today with a number of vehicle seizures and tickets given out for various offences. This BMW 5er was seized under s165A of the RTA for no insurance and enquiries will also be made in relation to misuse of trade plates
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Numerous reports of quad bikes riding along the beach in an Anti Social manner between Blackpool and Fairhaven Lake. Owing to manner of riding observed by police, this bike was seized under Section 59. Rider to be reported to @fyldecouncil for bylaw offences
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#HO52 spotted a vehicle being driven erratically in Preston. Driver provided positive sample of breath, and checks revealed driver was already disqualified until September 2021. Provided evidential reading of 79 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath