CUMBRIA Police have seized a vehicle for being driven without insurance. 

Officers seized the vehicle in the Whitehaven area and the driver was reported for the offences. 

A police spokesperson said: "This vehicle was seized by police this morning on the A595 at Whitehaven (PC 1837 Scott - Nuclear Estates Team).

"The vehicle’s insurance was cancelled in March by the insurer due to non-payment. It was also without a valid MOT and untaxed.

"The 30-year-old female driver from the Maryport area was reported for all offences."