These are the vehicles which have been seized by Lancashire Road Police around the county - just in February
By Iain Lynn
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 7th Mar 2019, 12:53 GMT
The police can seize a vehicle if they think it’s being used in a way that causes alarm, harassment or distress, for example careless or inconsiderate driving.
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 just one month
Police seizing cars
Vehicle collecting scrap in Garstang stopped and enquiries with insurance company concluded that no cover was in place. Vehicle seized and driver reported for the offence of no insurance.
This vehicle was sitting in the middle lane of the Northbound M6 when lane one was clear! Vehicle stopped to give Driver advice but transpires that Driver didnt have a UK license so vehicle seized!
Seized by in Preston. Driver stated couldn't afford the insurance.
Another one seized in Preston. Vehicle had no insurance, no MOT and no tax. Driver reported
On the M61 as the insured parties didn't match the driver. When stopped this was confirmed & the vehicle has been seized & the driver reported
Following an ANPR activation HO74 stopped this vehicle on the M6 due to the driver only having a provisional license & driving with their kids in car with no Supervision!
Seized in Preston by #HO41 as vehicle was not insured. Driver reported for the offence
This vehicle in Leyland roused the suspicions of HO40. Their suspicions were right when the driver coughed straight away that he had no driving licence or insurance.
Seized in Chorley as vehicle not insured. Driver just under the drink drive limit.
Following a report from colleagues @HighwaysNWEST this vehicle was stopped in PRESTON. It had been driven several miles on its rim as the driver wanted to find a garage.
Vehicle seized by Police for no insurance 3 months ago. Seized again today in Blackpool by HO38 for the same reason.
This car seen in Nelson with no insurance, the driver stated that they contacted the insurance company on a monthly basis to make payment after missing a months premium. The insurance company stated otherwise.
This green machine was stopped in Lytham. Expired tax and no insurance cover for the last 9 months. Vehicle seized and driver reported.
The driver thought he could hide the identity of his vehicle. Adapting his VRM with black tape, then obtaining fuel and then driving off without payment on more than one occasion.
This vehicle defect was spotted by the eagle eyed crew. Both rear tyres had worn to the extent that the cord/ply was exposed. Vehicle prohibited under PG9 powers and recovered from the roadside.
HO48 checked this vehicle in Blackpool & discovered it hadnt been insured for over a month! Driver had trusted another person to pay for it without double checking they had done!
Whilst obtaining a hot beverage and carrots (healthy eating plan) from a certain golden arched eating establishment, HO58 noticed this vehicle in the drive-thru at Blackpool.
A search of the vehicle and we found further drugs and an imitation firearm. Driver arrested for multiple offences.
This beauty was seized S165 in Lancaster for both licence and insurance offences, or maybe lack of both! Albeit the driver does hold an expired provisional endorsed with no less than 22pts!
