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 of this Yaris clocked at 88mph through the roadworks on the M65. The temporary speed limit in that section is 50mph. Its 50 for a reason and speed like that puts the lives of the highway workers at risk. He has been reported | other
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#T2IR stopped this van in Blackpool and spoke to the driver who unfortunately did not have insurance to drive. Vehicle seized S165. TOR issued for that and also for the racing style rear tyre. | other
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Driver of this Corsa stopped in Gisburn. He provided a positive drug wipe for both cannabis and cocaine and was arrested | other
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Another driver arrested in Preston following a good spot by local officers. Positive drug wipe for cocaine | other