Traffic police that pulled over a vehicle for a number of offences found the driver to be a “professional” footballer and taunted him for having more points on his licence than the team he plays for.
The driver was pulled over after he was seen texting at traffic lights in South Mimms, Hertfordshire.
He was reported for mobile phone use, having two bald tyres and no insurance.
Officers from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit (RPU) confirmed the man does not play for a Premier League club.
The driver was spotted using a mobile phone beside the marked police car.
In a tweet, police said: “Using your mobile phone next to a marked RPU car at traffic lights will earn you a chat.
“No insurance will earn you a long walk home.
“Add the two bald tyres and you’re looking at a lot of fines and points to add to the six you already have.”
South Mimms. Using your mobile phone next to a marked RPU car at traffic light’s will earn you a chat. No insurance will earn you a long walk home. Add the 2 bald tyres and you’re looking at a lot of fines and points to add to the 6 you already have. Seized reported.
410099 pic.twitter.com/qpjcIVOAvs— BCH Road Policing (@roadpoliceBCH) November 10, 2018
Officers said the phone use would lead to six points on a driving licence, having no insurance was another six points and the tyres would be three points each.
The man was reported for all of the offences and the car seized, the force said.
