Cars seized in Harrogate and Skipton during police winter road operation
North Yorkshire Police are urging motorists to check their vehicles are roadworthy.
Five cars have been seized in North Yorkshire this month during a winter road operation - inlcuding in Harrogate and Skipton.
It's been carried out by North Yorkshire Police.
The force are urging motorists to check their vehicles are roadworthy.
A further 12 were given notices of intended prosecution for vehicle defects over a ten-day period.
Sixty one vehicles were inspected at locations in Ryedale, Scarborough, Skipton, Hambleton, York and Harrogate between 11 and 21 November.
North Yorkshire Police worked with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service during the road safety operation, which coincided with national campaigns by road safety charity Brake! and the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).
Tyres, lights, number plates, wipers and general vehicle condition were checked by officers, with 20 motorists being given words of advice. MOT, tax and insurance checks were also carried out and further action was taken for more serious matters.
Traffic Constable Jamie Lord said: “Due to the Covid MOT suspension in spring, some vehicles haven’t been tested for almost 18 months now. Despite the extension, motorists still have a legal obligation to keep their vehicles roadworthy.
“Most people do, but a small minority let their vehicles develop serious defects that are both illegal and dangerous – anything that affects stopping distance, handling or visibility can have dire consequences.
“We see serious crashes involving vehicles with bald tyres and other faults, which may have been avoided if they were properly maintained. It’s simply not worth the risk.”