Vehicles seized in Leicester safety drive
Police in Leicester have seized eight vehicles in a bid to improve safety on the city's roads.
The vehicles were confiscated because they were either uninsured or the drivers did not have valid licences.
A further 22 drivers were stopped for various offences including driving while using a mobile phone or speeding.
Supt Stu Prior from Leicestershire Police said the operation aimed to make "the city a safer place to work and live in".
Drivers of another eight vehicles were ordered to carry out work on their vehicles to bring them up to a roadworthy standard during the operation on Thursday.