Police seize car in West Cumbrian town for having no tax
Officers seized the vehicle in the West Cumbria area on Saturday, May 24.
The police have said it is the owners' responsibility to ensure vehicles are taxed.
In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "PC 1932 and PC 2867 recently uplifted a vehicle at Egremont for having no tax.
"It is the owners' responsibility to ensure your vehicles are correctly taxed, insured, and have a suitable MOT.
"We will target any individuals who do not adhere to this in order to maintain road safety."
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