A routine traffic stop in Chippenham has resulted in two arrests after police discovered an alarming series of safety violations involving a learner driver and their supervisor.
Traffic Offences Uncovered
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- Drink driving – The learner driver provided a breath %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% reading of 99, while their supervisor also tested positive at 90 (well over the legal limit of 35).
- Bald tyres – Three tyres were dangerously worn, with two showing exposed cord, posing a major safety risk.
- Defective lights – The car was found to have faulty or %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% lights, making it unroadworthy.
- No %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% – The vehicle was not insured, meaning it should never have been on the road.
Police Action
Officers arrested both the learner driver and their supervisor at the scene, and a PG9 prohibition notice was issued, immediately banning the car from being driven.
A %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% spokesperson described the stop as a “how not to do it” example for learner drivers, emphasizing the serious dangers posed by unroadworthy vehicles and drink driving.
Consequences & Legal Action
Both individuals have been taken into %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% custody, and charges are expected to follow. Potential offences include:
- Drink driving
- Driving without insurance
- Operating a vehicle in a dangerous condition
- Failure to maintain roadworthy tyres
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% are urging all drivers, particularly learners and their supervisors, to act responsibly and ensure their vehicles are safe and legal before taking to the road.
Public Safety Reminder
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% remind all motorists that:
✅ Supervisors of learner drivers must be sober
✅ Vehicles must be roadworthy with legal tyres
✅ Insurance is mandatory for all drivers
Anyone caught breaking the law can expect severe penalties, including fines, driving bans, and potential imprisonment.
