Cars seized by police for being driven without insurance or licence to be reused
The vehicles, confiscated by Cumbria Police under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act, have been donated to Carlisle College to support students on mechanics and related courses.
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."
Six vehicles will be delivered each academic term, with the first arriving on Thursday, July 10.
The scheme is funded by police, fire, and crime commissioner David Allen, with transport support provided by Egertons.
Officers from the Roads Policing Unit, police vehicle examiners, and Mr Allen will visit the college in September to meet the students who will be working on the vehicles.
Mr Allen said: "I'm delighted to see these cars which have been driven with no insurance or driver's licences being used to positively impact our young people.
"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."
The hands-on experience will help students develop technical skills and improve their employability within the automotive sector.
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