"It wasn't like that when I set off" motorist tells police after carpet goes floppy on roof
- Michael Murphy
- Jul 6, 2021
- 1 min read
A motorist has been reported after officers stopped them with a roll of carpet flopping down from the roof, covering half the windscreen.
The vehicle was seen driving along the M56 motorway in the pouring rain. Officers were able to intervene, helping to avoid the possibility of a serious collision.
When the driver was asked why they were driving with their visibility seriously impaired, they replied "it wasn't like that when I set off".
A spokesperson for North West Motorway Police, said: "This vehicle was seen driving along M56 in the pouring rain by XT11.
"Load carried not only presented a danger to others, but reduced the driver's view of the road ahead.
"Driver stated 'it wasn't like that when I set off.' PG9 issued and driver reported."
A PG9 is a prohibition notice which can be issued to a driver if the condition of their vehicle is considered a danger to themselves or other road users.
