Vehicle seized by police following collision in Hailsham

Police reported that whilst on patrols in Hailsham in late May, officers were alerted to a road traffic collision (RTC).

A spokesperson later confirmed that one of the drivers involved in the collision involved in the collision was driving without insurance as well as not having a valid driving licence, leading to the force seizing the vehicle.

The spokesperson for Sussex Police added: “Having caused an RTC by pulling out into the main road, officers liaised with other emergency services to establish the circumstances and spoke to the owner of the vehicle where it transpired the driver was not only driving without insurance, but was also driving without a valid driving licence.

"As a result the vehicle was seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act, and the driver will be summonsed to court for the offences of driving without a valid driving licence and driving without insurance.

"Drivers are reminded of their responsibility to not only ensure they are driving safely on the roads, but also that all documents are in order; continued patrols and stop checks will continue throughout the Summer months as part of our road safety patrols under OperationDownsway.”