A van driver who failed to stop for police on the M6 offered a bizarre excuse: he claimed the vehicle had no brakes. However, subsequent examination revealed the brakes were in perfect working order.
Incident on the M6
Patrol officers attempted to pull over a Mercedes Sprinter van near junction 14 of the M6 on Wednesday, July 15. The driver failed to stop, prompting a pursuit that ended north of junction 15.
Upon arrest, the driver told police he could not stop because the van had no brakes. A check by officers found this to be false, with the brakes functioning correctly.
Arrest and Charges
Staffordshire Police arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving and failure to stop. The driver was also found to have no insurance, a spokesperson for the force confirmed.
In a tweet shared on Wednesday evening, the force stated: "This morning a Sprinter failed to stop for our patrols M6 J14. Pursuit ended north of J15 where the driver was arrested FTS dangerous driving and no insurance. On arrest driver said he couldn’t stop as the van had no brakes. Brakes examined and found them to be working."
Images Released
Two images were released alongside the statement. One shows the police pursuit of the van, while another depicts a man lying on the ground as he is arrested.
The incident highlights the risks of dangerous driving on motorways and the importance of complying with police instructions. The investigation is ongoing.
