Motorist pulled over after being spotted on M6 with just three wheels

A suspected drink driver was pulled over after he was spotted going 60mph on the motorway with just three wheels.

Shocked police officers saw sparks flying off the road as the Vauxhall Astra sped up the M6 in Staffordshire with a missing front tyre.

Officers from the Central Motorway Police Group tweeted pictures of the white car after they stopped it on Saturday morning.

Sergeant Rob Powell wrote: “The driver of this vehicle was arrested for a number of offences including drink driving.

“He was observed driving along the M6 through Staffordshire with only three wheels. Total disregard for other road users.”

Sgt Powell added: “One of our unmarked vehicles has footage of the car driving in excess of 60mph with only three wheels.

“CMPG will publish the in car footage once court proceedings have been finalised.”

In June, police averted another disaster when they pulled over an e-scooter trying to join a motorway with 70mph traffic.

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) released footage showing the man heading towards the M606 in Bradford while travelling at 15mph.

Officers intercepted the e-scooter rider before he caused an accident and posted a clip on Twitter to remind people of road safety rules.

WYP - Roads Policing Unit wrote: “Officers on patrol were shocked to see this E-Scooter on the chevrons trying to join a live motorway lane with 70mph traffic.

“Scooter seized and rider reported.

“Privately owned E-Scooters cannot legally be used on a public road/pavement and only on private land.”

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