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 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 modern classic was seized by #HO51 as driver had no licence and no insurance. Spotted in Preston on the early morning commute. Driver reported for the offences | other
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This driver in Carnforth was spoken to re. No insurance. Unfortunately he also tested positive for cannabis and cocaine. 1 arrested and vehicle seized section 165 | other
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Mid shift brew delayed as this passed us on parking up in Bpool! Still tapping away as we reversed we noticed it lacked insurance, MOT & Tax! At least they had a licence! Vehicle seized | other
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Stolen vehicle on false plates from a burglary 4 days ago in Ormskirk was stopped using TPAC tactics on the M6 at Lancaster. 2 arrested from the vehicle | other