The driver of this car tried to blame their Dad for their own car having no insurance, no MOT and no road tax. A police spokesman said: "Hopefully it will be a lesson learnt that it is your car, your responsibility." The car was seized and the driver reported for offences.The driver of this car tried to blame their Dad for their own car having no insurance, no MOT and no road tax. A police spokesman said: "Hopefully it will be a lesson learnt that it is your car, your responsibility." The car was seized and the driver reported for offences.
The driver of this car tried to blame their Dad for their own car having no insurance, no MOT and no road tax. A police spokesman said: "Hopefully it will be a lesson learnt that it is your car, your responsibility." The car was seized and the driver reported for offences.

Cannabis, excess speeds and blaming Dad: What's been happening on Lancashire's roads this week

By Catherine Musgrove
Published 12th Oct 2022, 12:30 BST
A BMW travelling at 120mph was chased through Garstang by police this week, before being dumped.

That was one of the more dramatic jobs Lancashire’s Road Police team have had in the past seven days, with others involving drunk and drug-drivers, cars without insurance, tax or MOT, and even one driver who was so tired he couldn’t drive in a straight line.

To find out more about what’s been happening and where, click on the pictures below.

This VW was stopped in Preston for no front or rear number plates On further inspection, officers found three of the four tyres were illegal, because of no tread and cords exposed. A prohibition order was placed on the vehicle and it was recovered due to the risk of driving in a dangerous condition. The driver was reported for the offences.

5. No number plate

This VW was stopped in Preston for no front or rear number plates On further inspection, officers found three of the four tyres were illegal, because of no tread and cords exposed. A prohibition order was placed on the vehicle and it was recovered due to the risk of driving in a dangerous condition. The driver was reported for the offences. Photo: Lancs Police

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This Audi A6 was seized by police after it was seen "causing a nuisance" in Barbara Castle Way, Blackburn. The driver had previously been warned over inconsiderate driving.

6. Audi A6

This Audi A6 was seized by police after it was seen "causing a nuisance" in Barbara Castle Way, Blackburn. The driver had previously been warned over inconsiderate driving. Photo: Lancs Police

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This BMW was pursued on the southbound A6 from J33 at speeds in excess of 120mph. Police lost sight of the vehicle but it was spotted soon after by the force's dogs team, abandoned in Garstang. Forensic analysis is being carried out.

7. 120mph and abandoned

This BMW was pursued on the southbound A6 from J33 at speeds in excess of 120mph. Police lost sight of the vehicle but it was spotted soon after by the force's dogs team, abandoned in Garstang. Forensic analysis is being carried out. Photo: Lancs Police

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A member of the public reported this car being driven erratically in the Preston area. Police patrols located the vehicle, but it failed to stop. It was eventually 'stung' in Golden Way, Penwortham. The driver failed a roadside breath test of alcohol was arrested.

8. Drink driving

A member of the public reported this car being driven erratically in the Preston area. Police patrols located the vehicle, but it failed to stop. It was eventually 'stung' in Golden Way, Penwortham. The driver failed a roadside breath test of alcohol was arrested. Photo: Lancs Police

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