Police clampdown on defective vehicles

Tuesday, 29 November 2016 00:00

Motorists are being warned to make sure their vehicles are fit for the road this winter.

Police are carrying out spot-checks around the Island in a bid to clampdown on people driving defective cars and vans.

On Monday seven vehicles were stopped which had lights out - they were given a chance to get them repaired without a fine being imposed.

Sergeant Steven Lapsley heads up the Roads Policing Unit:

He says people need to take responsibility for their vehicles:

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