These are just a few of the vehicles caught committing more than 100 motoring offences on roads in Northampton and Corby in one weekend.
Traffic officers out on Saturday (September 24) and Sunday (September 25) seized 30 vehicles during a crackdown, part of Operation Journey aimed at improving road safety in the wake of a worrying rise in numbers of deaths and serious injuries on county roads.
PC Dave Lee of the Safer Roads Team said: “Most people use our roads safely but there is a minority who still choose to put their own lives and that of others at risk by using our roads irresponsibly and illegally.
“It’s easy to criticise operations such as this as being motivated by ticket numbers or revenue. However we see, all too often, the devastating consequences the loss of a loved one has on those left behind to pick up the pieces.
“We’re not going to apologise for policing our roads and challenging the behaviour of those who think they are above the law, especially if it means that we stop just one person from being killed or having to come to terms with a life changing injury.”
5. Undertaking an unmarked police car at 112mph with a bald tyre.. one of more than 100 drivers caught by police in one weekend
Just as recovery had finished with another vehicle, this Ford Fiesta went past officers flagging up as having no tax and Insurance. The driver thought he was covered to drive third party on his own insurance — he wasn’t. Photo: @Northants_RPU
6. Undertaking an unmarked police car at 112mph with a bald tyre.. one of more than 100 drivers caught by police in one weekend
Driving around with sunglasses on at night isn’t a sensible thing to do. This Peugeot was stopped with tinted windows below the 70 percent allowed — in fact they were only allowing 29 percent of light through. Officers said: "With tinted windows this dark you may as well have your sunglasses on." Photo: @Northants_RPU
7. Undertaking an unmarked police car at 112mph with a bald tyre.. one of more than 100 drivers caught by police in one weekend
This Picasso driver got spotted using his mobile phone whilst driving and not wearing his seatbelt. He already has six points and will be off to court. Photo: @Northants_RPU
8. Undertaking an unmarked police car at 112mph with a bald tyre.. one of more than 100 drivers caught by police in one weekend
This Ford Transit is a company vehicle and the owner forgot to tax it. Officers revealed the driver was happy he has the company credit card! Photo: @Northants_RPU