A driver who police say thought insurance and stopping for police was "optional" had their car seized yesterday.

Essex Police's rural engagement team were patrolling in Wickford yesterday when a driver without insurance failed to stop for officers.

The car has been seized.

A spokesman for the team said: "This driver thought insurance and stopping for RET officers was optional. It isn't. 

"One of two cars seized by the team yesterday in the Wickford area."

Roads policing officers also shared yesterday that an uninsured vehicle had failed to stop for officers on patrols in Wickford. 

A helpful member of public guided police to the vehicle which was discovered at the end of a footpath. 

The vehicle was recovered and police say paperwork is in the post to the owner.