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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Driver reported for excess speed on the M55 out of Bpool. Speed recorded of 101mph! Please slow down | other
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The driver of this car was adamant he was licenced and insured. Until our fingerprint scanner was produced and he came clean with his correct identity. Seized by HO75 in Preston, no insurance and provisional licence holding 12 points already... driver summoned to court | other
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Focus RS stopped in Blackburn for motoring offences by @LancsTacOps. Drugs found on board and passenger dealt with. All occupants issued with Covid-19 fines as they were "bored". Vehicle seized due to defects and occupants are now walking home | other
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The driver of this vehicle was stopped for having his fog lights on. He was unfamiliar with his own vehicle because he hadn't passed his driving test but as he was a key worker he believed this allowed him to drive. Vehicle seized , driver reported | other