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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First vehicle check of the day revealed this one wasn't insured. Policy cancelled due to non payment. Driver reported and vehicle recovered. | other
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I appreciate the Mk5 Golf GTI. I dont, however, appreciate when one fails to stop for my colleagues in Rossendale overnight. This uninsured example was located this morning and has now been seized. | other
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Bed bound at 3am (off duty) following an 11hr shift when on the M55, this BMW is all over the place! Progress reported on 999 as it comes off at Broughton and the driver falls asleep at the lights! | other
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Officers observed the erratic manner of driving of this Fiesta. The driver tried to give unconvincing false details which the fingerprint reader resolved. Arrested for disqualified, drink & drug driving. | other