Driver tells police "I was putting on lip liner" when stopped on A627M

Date published: 27 February 2023


A driver was stopped by police after applying make-up when driving.

Police overtook the black Renault on the A627M between Rochdale and Oldham on Saturday (25 February) when they noticed the driver applying make-up using the vanity mirror in the visor.

When stopped, the driver told police “I was putting on lip liner.”

Police confirmed the driver was reported for driving without due care.

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