Van seized by police in Doncaster after uninsured driver hands keys to officers

Police seized this uninsured van in Doncaster after the driver handed over his keys to officers.
By Darren Burke
Published 30th Nov 2021, 16:20 BST
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Doncaster East NPT officers saw the Transit van travelling through Fishlake earlier this morning.

A spokesman said: “The vehicle had a defective brake light, to which the driver explained he had only purchased the van a few weeks ago.

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"Unfortunately the brake light was not the only thing he had forgotten to sort.

Police seized the van in Fishlake.Police seized the van in Fishlake.
Police seized the van in Fishlake.

"A few questions and a couple of computer checks revealed the driver had not thought to insure the van either.

"The driver was very honest, admitting the offence and handed the keys over.

"The van was seized under Operation Takeaway.”

Anyone wanting to report vehicle crime in Doncaster and across South Yorkshire can contact South Yorkshire Police on 101, or alternatively, contact independent charity Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 to report incidents anonymously. In an emergency, please call police on 999.