Van driver using his mobile phone whilst driving stopped by police on A6 at Garstang

The driver of a van travelling along the A6 at Garstang was using his mobile phone when stopped by police.

Lancs Road Police said on Twitter: “The driver of this van was travelling along the A6 at Garstang on his phone.

“Driver stopped and stated that he was using his phone as a sat nav.

“Driver reported and now faces £200 fine and six penalty points on his licence.”

New laws introduced in March make it illegal to hold a mobile phone or use it behind the wheel.

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