The driver of this van decided to try getaway driving for two friends in Blackpool involved in a public order incident. However, they were twice the drink drive limit and the van had no insurance, tax or MOT. The driver was arrested, the passengers were arrested and the vehicle was seized.The driver of this van decided to try getaway driving for two friends in Blackpool involved in a public order incident. However, they were twice the drink drive limit and the van had no insurance, tax or MOT. The driver was arrested, the passengers were arrested and the vehicle was seized.
The driver of this van decided to try getaway driving for two friends in Blackpool involved in a public order incident. However, they were twice the drink drive limit and the van had no insurance, tax or MOT. The driver was arrested, the passengers were arrested and the vehicle was seized.

Lancashire Road Police: 8 times drivers were caught floating the rules of the road this week

By Catherine Musgrove
Published 26th Apr 2023, 15:45 BST
Drugs, abnormal loads and a would-be getaway driver.

They’re just some of the incidents Lancashire Road Police officers haved had to deal with this week.

In one case, a driver thought it was acceptable to tape his passenger door shut, and other was still driving a car without having paid the lease company since 2021.

Take a look below at some more of the shocking incidents on our region’s roads this week.

Take a look below at some more of the shocking incidents on our region’s roads this week.

The driver of this van decided to try getaway driving for two friends in Blackpool involved in a public order incident. However, they were twice the drink drive limit and the van had no insurance, tax or MOT. The driver was arrested, the passengers were arrested and the vehicle was seized.

. Getaway driver

The driver of this van decided to try getaway driving for two friends in Blackpool involved in a public order incident. However, they were twice the drink drive limit and the van had no insurance, tax or MOT. The driver was arrested, the passengers were arrested and the vehicle was seized. Photo: Lancs Police

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This BMW failed to stop for police in Preston and reached speeds in excess of 100mph before being abandoned near to the border with Merseyside. The driver was detained and found to be in possession of a large amount of cannabis and cash. They were arrested for multiple offences.

. 100mph

This BMW failed to stop for police in Preston and reached speeds in excess of 100mph before being abandoned near to the border with Merseyside. The driver was detained and found to be in possession of a large amount of cannabis and cash. They were arrested for multiple offences. Photo: Lancs Police

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This Skoda was stopped in New Hall Lane, Preston. The driver had leased the vehicle but failed to make any payments since 2021. The vehicle has been seized and returned back to the leasing company. The driver also had no licence or insurance and has been reported to court.

5. Skoda

This Skoda was stopped in New Hall Lane, Preston. The driver had leased the vehicle but failed to make any payments since 2021. The vehicle has been seized and returned back to the leasing company. The driver also had no licence or insurance and has been reported to court. Photo: Lancs Police

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This vehicle was linked to drug supply and five police patrols were used to stop it in Fulwood Road, Preston. The driver attempted to run but was detained. Both occupants were arrested for money laundering and the driver was also wanted on recall to prison.

6. Link to drugs

This vehicle was linked to drug supply and five police patrols were used to stop it in Fulwood Road, Preston. The driver attempted to run but was detained. Both occupants were arrested for money laundering and the driver was also wanted on recall to prison. Photo: Lancs Police

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This abnormal load movement was stopped on the M6 for compliance and enforcement checks. It was immobilised until movement order issues were resolved.

7. Abnormal load

This abnormal load movement was stopped on the M6 for compliance and enforcement checks. It was immobilised until movement order issues were resolved. Photo: Lancs Police

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This vehicle was stopped in London Road, Preston. It smelt of cannabis and the driver failed a roadside test for the drug. They were arrested and taken to the police station for a blood test.

8. Smelled of cannabis

This vehicle was stopped in London Road, Preston. It smelt of cannabis and the driver failed a roadside test for the drug. They were arrested and taken to the police station for a blood test. Photo: Lancs Police

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