AN uninsured driver who was caught behind the wheel of a car which had a faulty brake light and dangerous tyre has been reported by police.
Officers from West Yorkshire Police’s Steerside Enforcement Team stopped a red Ford Fiesta in Wrose, Bradford, initially due to faulty brake lights.
The officer then noticed the car had a dangerous tyre.
The Fiesta driver admitted to having no insurance but he claimed he did not know his licence had been revoked until a test was passed.
Fiesta was pulled over in Wrose @WYP_BradfordE due to faulty brake lights. The officer then noticed a dangerous tyre. Driver admitted no insurance but claimed not to know his licence had been revoked until test passed. Reported for all offences and vehicle seized.#opsteerside pic.twitter.com/g0r1p3KYo3
— Steerside Enforcement Team (@WYP_Steerside) August 31, 2023
The driver was reported for all of the offences and the Fiesta was seized.
West Yorkshire Police’s Steerside Enforcement team works across Bradford district, deploying officers seven days a week in cars and on bikes.
Operation Steerside was launched in 2016 specifically to tackle dangerous and anti-social driving in Bradford.
People can email bd.steerside@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk to report information to Operation Steerside.
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