A driver who ran out of fuel and caused delays for other motorists on the A38 in Derbyshire during rush-hour was slapped with a fine by police this morning.
The driver of the blue Vauxhall Vectra came to a stop in the secondhand lane causing other cars to have to slow down to get past. Police were called and when they arrived officers issued the motorist with a ticket for causing an unnecessary obstruction.
The incident happened near to the Coxbench turning near Derby at around 8.25am today, Thursday, September 14.
Delays began to build as the lane had to be closed while the car was moved, said a spokesman for Derbyshire Roads Policing unit. Traffic information website Inrix reported very slow traffic from about 8.25am.
Police later posted on Twitter saying: "Delays #A38 SB Coxbench due to this driver running out of fuel. Lane 2 closed and one ticket for causing unnecessary obstruction #Highways".
Highways England urges drivers to check their fuel levels before they set off and ensure they have enough in their tank for them to complete their journey.