A MAN was arrested following reports of a mobility scooter being driven along the A419.

Police were called to the northbound carriageway of the busy A-road, between Blunsdon and Calcutt near Cricklade, shortly before 3pm on Monday, August 12.

Shortly afterwards a man in his 40s and a mobility scooter were located just off the A419, and he was allegedly found to have no insurance.

Officers from Wiltshire Police subsequently arrested him on suspicion of a drug driving offence and driving without insurance.

He has been released under investigation while police continue their enquiries.

Sgt Will Ayres, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “We really do see some ridiculous behaviour on our roads each day – driving a mobility scooter on the busy A419 could have caused a really serious collision.

“We hear so many excuses from drivers when they are stopped for offences such as drink or drug driving, or using a phone whilst behind the wheel – often people tell us they just didn’t expect to get stopped.

“It is this careless and selfish attitude that leads to avoidable collisions and it is these collisions which we are doing our best to prevent to ensure our roads are as safe as possible.”

The A419The A419 (Image: Dave Cox)