A banned driver had his uninsured car seized by police on patrol in west Cumbria.

PC 2742 from the Cumbria Constabulary Nuclear Estates Team (CCNET) was patrolling around Calderbridge and spotted a red Ford Focus driving without any insurance.

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“Further checks showed that the driver had already got seven points, for no insurance, and was previously banned for the same offence.

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“His vehicle was seized under Section 165 Road Traffic Act and the driver was reported for no insurance, with him already having points it was a trip straight to court for this 58-year-old male from Millom,” a police spokesperson said.