'Drunk' driver arrested after overtaking police car at 110mph on M55

A driver was "too drunk to notice" a police car as they overtook it at 110mph on the M55.
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The driver of a Renault overtook a fully liveried police Volvo V90 at 110mph on the M55 on Sunday.

They were stopped and subsequently arrested for various offences.

A driver was arrested after overtaking a police car at 110mph on the M55 (Credit: Lancashire Police)A driver was arrested after overtaking a police car at 110mph on the M55 (Credit: Lancashire Police)
A driver was arrested after overtaking a police car at 110mph on the M55 (Credit: Lancashire Police)
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The car seized was also seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act as their driving licence had been revoked.

Lancashire Police have been approached for more information.

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Write down the registration number of any vehicle involved, with a description of the make, colour and, if possible, who was driving.

To make the report anonymously call Crimestoppers, a national charity who will pass the information on without asking for your personal details.

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