Prince Albert area driver caught without steering wheel

RCMP Photo The vise grip set up used by the driver caught with no steering wheel on April 17.

A driver from the Prince Albert area picked up a ticket for an interesting reason last week.

According to the RCMP on April 17 at approximately 1:30 p.m., a member of Prince Albert Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan conducted a traffic stop on Range Road 3063 in the Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook detachment area.

During the traffic stop, the officer observed that the vehicle had no steering wheel. According to RCMP the driver was using vise grips to guide the vehicle. Investigation determined the driver also had no license. As a result, the driver was ticketed and given a notice to have the vehicle inspected for safety.

Saskatchewan RCMP reminds drivers they must make sure vehicles are well-maintained and safe to operate.

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