Driving at nighttime with no lights on has landed one Swindon driver with a police punishment.
Swindon Police issued a Traffic Offence Report (TOR) after stopping the driver on Wood Street, a bustling area of Old Town with several nightlife destinations, without their lights on.
It was also discovered that they did not have a licence.
The stop was carried out by officers who were conducting Night Time Economy patrols at the weekend.
PC Neale said: “If you're driving with no lights on in the dark and driving with no insurance, you should expect a fine.
Driving with no insurance is incredibly dangerous and especially whilst driving with no lights on in the dark, as it can be a major contributing factor to road traffic collisions.
Reacting to the news, a member of the public said: "Wood Street + people + weekend = potential disaster. Throw the book at them."
Another added: "Driving in Swindon without insurance used to be an instant ban! What's happening these days?!
Rule 113 of the Highway Code says you must use headlights at night, except on a road which has lit street lighting and use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced.
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