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 some the vehicles removed from the road in and around Lancashire last month. These images are from the 'LancsRoadPolice Twitter feed.
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Great spot while out patrolling Lancaster by #T3IR. Vauxhall Corsa tried to evade them but was found parked up and the driver hiding nearby. Seized as there was no insurance for it and the driver reported.
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This car seen on the M6 being driven in an erratic manner. It initially failed to stop for police, when it eventually stopped the driver was discovered to be almost 4x the drink drive limit. Driver arrested & car recovered.
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Audi RS3 racing through Nelson. Not sure racing would be considered by the government as essential travel. Driver dealt with and his pride and joy seized
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Single vehicle RTC on Kellet Lane Bamber Bridge. The actions of this driver necessitated the deployment of 3 police units and requires assessment at hospital for minor injuries. Driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving and UTMV