Being stopped by the police while driving

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Faults with your vehicle

If your vehicle has something wrong with it, for example a broken brake light, the police may give you a 鈥榲ehicle defect rectification notice鈥�.

You鈥檒l need to get your vehicle fixed and provide proof that it鈥檚 been fixed, for example a receipt for the work from a mechanic. You have 14 days from the date of the notice to show the proof to the police.