POLICE have thrown the book at a motorist they stopped in the Bridgwater area yesterday (Friday, March 4).

Officers found numerous defects after they stopped and inspected a vehicle in Woolavington.

The defects included:

illegally worn tyres;

faulty front position lamps;

faulty brake lights;

no insurance;

no MOT;

no tax.

After the inspection, the driver tested positive for drug driving.