More than three quarters of cars stopped in Bristol crackdown found breaking the law

These trade vehicles were found untaxed. Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

More than three quarters of cars stopped by police in Bristol during an operation to target those breaking the law were found committing an offence.

Avon and Somerset Police carried out the operation in Horfield on 17 April and stopped 58 cars, with 44 needing further checks.

34 vehicles were committing offences. Some drivers were caught using a mobile behind the wheel and driving without insurance.

One driver didn't have a valid licence and a child passenger was also found not wearing a seatbelt.

It's illegal to use red diesel in a normal car on a public road. Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

Other offences included cars being "dangerously overweight", not having valid Tax or MOT and running on red diesel.

Another 30 "severe" faults were recorded by officers, including tyres in dangerous conditions.

PC Wayne Carhart said the operation sends a "clear message to drivers who break the law that there are consequences for their actions."

The operation included officers working with Avon and Somerset's Roads Policing Unit, the Department for Work and Pensions, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, HM Customs and Excise, DVLA and trading standards.