THE uninsured driver of this lorry which was 2.5 tonnes overweight was stopped by Dudley police.

Officers from Dudley Town Police stopped the dangerously overloaded lorry yesterday (Tuesday May 24) and found the driver had no licence or insurance.

They tweeted: "On patrol with @Trafficwmp we have stopped this lorry.

"Driver had no licence or insurance.

"It was found to be 2.5 tonnes overweight with a number of defects.

"Vehicle prohibited from being driven and driver reported to court."