Banned driver caught behind the wheel after police stage spot check on motorists in Burnley and Padiham

By Sue Plunkett
Published 22nd Jul 2022, 09:01 BST
Updated 22nd Jul 2022, 09:02 BST
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A police crackdown on motorists in Burnley and Padiham discovered several serious offences being committed, including one disqualified driver behind the wheel.

Lancashire Police Neighbourhood Policing Team teamed up with the supported development unit and Driver Vehicle Standards Agency yesterday in Burnley Road, Padiham.

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A police crackdown on motorists in Burnley and Padiham discovered several serious offences being committed, including one disqualified driver behind the wheel.A police crackdown on motorists in Burnley and Padiham discovered several serious offences being committed, including one disqualified driver behind the wheel.
A police crackdown on motorists in Burnley and Padiham discovered several serious offences being committed, including one disqualified driver behind the wheel.

Offences committed included: tyres with cords showing, broken suspension and corrosion, doors not shutting properly, bald tyres, faulty brakes, damaged drive shafts and fuel tanks.

Two drivers were also warned regarding seatbelt offences.