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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The driver of this vehicle came to our attention for excess speed. Turns out he was also a provisional licence holder without insurance and only just under the drink drive limit! Vehicle Seized and driver reported for offences
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Driver seen speeding through roadworks. No Insurance. Positive Drug wipe for Cocaine AND Cannabis Child’s seat in the rear Pouting face (thankfully empty) One in for custody please. Bloods sent for analysis
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This motorbike drew attention due to a noisy exhaust and when checked had no insurance much to the apparent surprise of its rider. Motorbike seized and rider reported for the offence.
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Car stopped on M58 for routine check. When driver was asked for their licence they replied "It's only a provisional". When they were told they were not allowed to drive on the motorway without L plates or a qualified instructor they claimed not to have been aware?