If you are pulled over by the police they will usually try to attract your attention by flashing their blue lights or beeping the horn. They may also point or indicate to the left and tell you to pull over. You MUST pull over.

The police can then ask to see any of the following documents:

• your driving licence
• your insurance certificate
• your MOT certificate

If you don't have any with you you have seven days to take them to a police station!

Here are some of the possible reasons you might get pulled over:

• Speeding
• Lane use
• Using mobile phone while driving
• not wearing a seatbelt 
• tailgating 
• Drink or drug driving
• Suspected traffic offence
• involvement in a road traffic accident

The police can also pull you over if they believe your vehicle in not road worthy, these could include:

• Cracked light lenses or light not working
• Illegal number plate
• Worn tyres
• etc.

They can also be pulled over if your vehicle doesn't meet legal requirements like:

• No insurance 
• Lapsed MOT
• No vehicle tax