A DRIVER who was going the wrong way on a one-way street in Bradford received a rude awakening when he saw police parked up at the bottom.

The vehicle was stopped by Steerside officers in Saltaire after the driver tried the illegal move in an attempt to beat the queueing traffic.

He was reported and will gain a fine and points on his licence.

West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team tweeted: "Vehicle stopped in Saltaire.

"The driver thought it would be a good idea to go the wrong way up a one-way street to beat the queueing traffic.

"Unfortunately for him we were parked up on that exact same street.

"The driver was reported with points and fine incoming."