POLICE are stopping vehicles on the A590 in Barrow to carry out random checks.

Motorists have reported officers are pulling over cars on the A590 close to Kimberly-Clark in Barrow.

Cars are being directed into the lay-by opposite the paper mill. Police can carry out checks on various aspects of both commercial and private vehicles.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CHECKS INCLUDE:

Checking authorised load weights and type of load permitted;

Checking vehicles for roadworthiness and mechanical faults;

Looking at your tachograph records making sure you have a valid occupational driving licence.

PRIVATE VEHICLE CHECKS INCLUDE:

Looking for defective tyres and those with insufficient tread depths;

Driving licence, insurance and road tax;

Lights and indicators.