On Thursday (10 July) police dropped off the first of six vehicles to Carlisle College for use by their students learning on mechanic and other courses.
The vehicles were seized under Section 165 Road Traffic Act (no insurance or no licence) and, as they were not re-claimed, Cumbria Police have sought to find a beneficial use for young people locally.
The project is being funded by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen - with Egertons providing support with transportation.
Police will be aiming to provide six cars every academic term and our Roads Policing Unit officers and vehicle examiners – alongside the PFCC – will be visiting the college at the start of the new academic year in September to meet the mechanical students who’ll be working with the vehicles.
Inspector Jack Stabler of Cumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit said: “It’s a great way to ensure these vehicles are put to a positive use, helping young people working towards mechanical qualifications.
“It’s a project we have run in the past and we’re delighted to be able to revive it once more.”
David Allen, Cumbria's Police Fire and Crime Commissioner said: "I'm delighted to see these cars which have been driven with no insurance or driver's licenses being used to positively impact our young people.
"I know how much damage anti-social driving causes to our communities, we'll make sure that those not following the law will have their vehicles taken off them and used positively or even crushed.
"Driving irresponsibly causes so much harm, you can be assured that I take this incredibly seriously and will do all I can as your Commissioner to ensure all communities feel safe, this is about sending a message to those who break the law: actions have consequences."