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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Van seen being driven in St Annes without a valid insurance policy, the driver also failed the roadside drug wipe for cannabis and was arrested. It turns out it was the 2nd time in 4wks they had been caught. Van seized
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This driver made the decision to travel 20+ miles to Lytham to buy Easter eggs... Clearly not essential. It's also essential to not be a disqualified driver. Vehicle seized, driver reported for summons. Parting comment from the driver; "I've got to walk now, hope you're pleased!"
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Driving from Bradford to Blackpool to see friends is not essential travel. Driver also claimed the journey was so his friend could sort the insurance out. Oh, and he had no driving licence either. Vehicle seized, driver reported
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This non essential, no licence holding driver was stopped leaving Preston in a stolen vehicle on false plates that they had apparently bought in good faith. Vehicle seized, driver reported for summons for various offences.