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Adam Dutton & Phil Norris

What a plank - M5 driver shamed by police for driving car with timber on the roof

An Audi driver has been 'shamed' on social media by cops for travelling on a busy motorway with a huge pile of wooden panels stacked precariously on his roof. The motorist was pulled over on the M5 on Sunday when police spotted the grey car laden down with wood.

A shocking picture shows the estate car with dozens of large panels strapped down with thin ropes. Central Motorway Police Group tweeted: “Vehicle stopped after being seen driving along the M5.

“It’s a miracle this didn’t fall off causing injury to anyone and a danger to other road users. Driver reported - Vehicle prohibited.”

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