Greater Manchester Police traffic officers spotted parents driving without a seatbelt during the school run.
After pulling over the driver, they also found that they were unlicensed and uninsured too.
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Officers stressed that children could pick up on these bad and dangerous habits.
The car was seized, and the parent has been summonsed to court.
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A spokesperson for GMP Traffic said: “It's a hot one in Bolton, but you still must wear a seatbelt whilst driving.
“Even if it's the school run, under the arm pit is not wearing it, worse - kids pick up on bad habits.
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“Especially if you're an unlicensed and uninsured driver! Car seized; parent summonsed.”
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