Smoking vehicle is 'bad for you' warn police
BCH Road Policing UnitA warning has been issued by a police force after a white van was spotted billowing smoke on a dual carriageway.
The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit said officers passed the lorry on the Stanborough link road in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.
A spokesperson said: "Smoking is bad for you, especially if it's your vehicle smoking."
The driver was issued with a PG9, a legal order showing the vehicle has a serious defect.
It was also discovered the vehicle was not taxed and did not have an MoT certificate.
The incident happened at 15:17 BST on Wednesday and the lorry was removed at 16:22.
The force said all vehicles on the road must be taxed, have a current MoT certificate, be roadworthy, insured and be registered with the DVLA.
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