ON this day in 2021, police stopped a van on the M53 after it was seen driving erratically - only to discover that the driver was eating a meal with a knife and fork.
The incident occurred on the northbound carriageway, where officers noted that the driver had a plate balanced on his knee while navigating the motorway.
Moreover, it was revealed that the driver was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the traffic stop.
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North West Motorway Police shared details of the unusual event on their Facebook page, stating: "M53 northbound earlier today (February 4), van seen wandering from lane to lane.
"Patrol pulled vehicle over and found that the driver was actually eating a plated meal with knife and fork – plate balanced on his knee!"
As a result of the incident, the driver was issued with Traffic Offence Reports for his actions.
This article was originally published in The Chester and District Standard on February 4, 2021.
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