Posted: Sat 30th Nov 2024

Police “had to be a bit of a Grinch” asking driver to remove Christmas lights from car

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Saturday, Nov 30th, 2024

A driver in Wrexham was left with ‘strong words of advice’ only, after being told to remove Christmas lights sellotaped to their car.

The police unit released the above picture of a traffic stop on First Avenue in Llay, saying they “had to be a bit of a Grinch”.

Officers said, “We all love a bit of the festivities here in the Roads Crime Unit. However we advise that you keep your Christmas tree lights on your Christmas tree and not on your car. This chap thought otherwise when we stopped him in Wrexham earlier today.

“We had to be a bit of a Grinch when we spoke with this driver kindly asking him to remove the few hours work he spent decorating his vehicle.

“It is not legal. It is not safe”

“It causes distractions to other road users, it could cause injury to other road users and worst of all they were stuck on with sellotape! Strong words of advice to this driver on this occasion.

“Enjoy the festive period but please keep the decorations on your tree next time.”

Spotted something? Got a story? Send a Facebook Message | A direct message on Twitter | Email: [email protected] Latest News

  • Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami knighted in King birthday honours list
  • MBE surprise for Flintshire choir leader Ann Atkinson
  • Queensferry’s part-built Starbucks drive-thru looks to be finally coming down

  • More...

    Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami knighted in King birthday honours list

    News

    MBE surprise for Flintshire choir leader Ann Atkinson

    News

    Queensferry’s part-built Starbucks drive-thru looks to be finally coming down

    News

    Flintshire tenants facing increase in communal heating costs

    News

    Flintshire social housing mould complaints double in three years

    News

    Mountain rescue couple from Mold awarded MBEs

    News

    Police issue warning over online speculation after Mold incident

    News

    Cable theft causes rail delays through Shotton

    News

    Police Inspector departs after tackling crime in Flintshire

    News