Headlight warning as police hail vehicle scheme a success

Motorists are being warned to make sure their lights are working after another clampdown by police. 

Officers from the Roads Policing Unit carried out checks on a number of vehicles earlier this week.

A number of Vehicle Defect Rectification Notices were issued for broken headlights - they allow the driver time to have them fixed. 

Sergeant Steven Lapsley says the scheme, which was introduced this year, has proved successful: 

A number of garages are supporting the scheme by checking faults for free - Sergeant Lapsley says it's something which will be continued: