Driver caught bragging about fake police lights on TikTok
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The driver posted on Snapchat and TikTok about being able to skip traffic queues
A driver who fitted fake flashing police lights to his car has been caught out after he bragged about it on social media.
The owner of the black Mercedes had posted on Snapchat and TikTok boasting about his ability to skip traffic jams.
Sussex Police Insp Darren Taylor tweeted to say his team had paid the driver a visit.
The force said the man, named only as "Jack", was spoken to and given strong words of advice.
Insp Taylor tweeted two pictures, external which he said were posted by the driver.
"The team have paid a visit to Jack today to speak to him about his car," he said.
"Jack likes telling people on TikTok about his blue flashing lights and how he can get through traffic quickly.
"Jack is committing an offence if he does use them."