Car seized in Derry city centre as police clampdown on driving without insurance.

A car has been seized by police carrying out road safety duties in Derry city centre.

Tactical Support Group (TSG) officers carried out a number of checks, resulting in a motorist was detected without insurance and possession of a class B substance.

He will be reported the Public Prosecution Service.

The vehicle (pictured) was seized and recovery costs will have to be paid and proof of new insurance shown before it will be released again.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Research indicates that uninsured motorists are more likely to be involved in collisions and drive up the cost of everyone’s car insurance.”