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Vehicle stopped showing expired MOT. Driver smelt of intoxicants, but passed the breath test providing a sample of 19 at the roadside. However, the driver also tested positive for drugs and was #arrested

This private hire vehicle was seen driving erratically on the #M62, tailgating, weaving, and at excess speed, all with a marked #Police vehicle behind it. Vehicle stopped and the unhappy driver was reported, and had their taxi licence suspended. #HappyCustomer #PHV

After crashing this Ford Focus, the driver claimed their brakes had failed. What actually failed was their judgement. Officers established the driver was more than double the legal drink-drive limit. Driver arrested. 🚔🍺❌ #DrinkDrive #RoadSafety #FatalFour

This #Mercedes made off on sighting #RPU in #Knowsley. The driver lost control and collided with two road signs. The driver was detained by officers and tested positive for alcohol. Driver #arrested. The lease company wont be impressed with the state of their vehicle!

This milk delivery van was stolen in #Speke this morning. It was found less than 15 minutes after the theft by #RPU. Vehicle recovered for forensics. #Seeyousoon #CSIMerpol #CreaminalActivity #FastAndFuriousMilkRun

This vehicle was reported as being driven around the #Huyton area in a dangerous manner this morning. #RPU located the vehicle and seized it Section 59.

Vehicle stopped due to no MOT or Tax. Driver told the officer they were on the way to an MOT appointment at 7pm, which strangely couldn't be verified. Driver also tested positive for cannabis and cocaine and was found in possession of both drugs too! #arrested

This vehicle was stopped due to the driver using their mobile phone. The driver also tested positive for cocaine at the side of the road and was #arrested

This BMW failed to stop for #RPU this evening, driving very dangerously. It was found a short time later parked up. We have #seized it for safekeeping. #OpTango said they will look forward to checking your documents to get the car back 😃

The driver of this Motability vehicle was found not to be the intended user and was using it for a business purpose! vehicle seized for no insurance and driver reported. @MotabilityOps

This impatient driver went through a red light in front of an unmarked #RPU vehicle. Vehicle stopped and it was found the window tints did not conform on the front windows, and then the driver tested positive for cannabis! #arrested

This van was stopped due to a defective brake light. When the officer approached the vehicle there was a strong smell of cannabis. Search conducted and cannabis located, driver tested positive for drugs at the roadside and was #arrested

This motorcycle was being ridden around the #Huyton area and then tried to evade officers in a wooded area. Officers entered on foot and detained the rider. Motorcycle #seized for having no insurance.

Following a stop check of this Motability vehicle on the M6, officers detected a strong smell of cannabis from inside. A search uncovered Class A & B drugs, along with this lock knife. All three occupants arrested for multiple offences and vehicle #seized. 🚔 #RoadsPolicing

Following a report of a road rage incident & the occupants of a vehicle smoking cannabis, #RPU locate it in #StHelens. Driver tests positive for cannabis and is #arrested for the second time in 10 days! Vehicle #seized and returned to Motability who terminated the contract

This Kia was stopped by #RPU due to the aroma of cannabis emanating from the vehicle. Driver was found in possession of cannabis and tested positive at the roadside. #arrested

Following complaints of anti-social driving in the area, #RPU sighted this #VW Polo at high speed and driving erratically. Vehicle stopped, driver only had their licence for 2 months. Vehicle #seized #Section59.

These motorcycles were seen riding on land without the owners permission in #Bromborough. The bikes were being used illegally, had no insurance, so were #seized.

This #Triumph motorcycle overtook an unmarked #police motorcycle in a 20mph zone in #Eastham in excess of 50mph. Vehicle stopped, rider #reported and vehicle #seized under Section 59 Police Reform Act.

This bike was powered by a battery and throttle, meaning it is classed as a motor vehicle. To ride it on the road, the rider must have the correct licence and insurance, neither of which they held. The rider was reported for multiple offences and the vehicle was seized.