THE rider of a motorbike was stopped by police after he was seen driving dangerously.

Officers were alerted to the motorcyclist after he was seen over taking a car in Darwen, while also overtaking a keep left arrow.

The driver, who was on a provisional licence, also had no L plates on the bike.

A police spokesman said: “This bike overtook a car in front of HO60 in Darwen this afternoon.

“Trouble is they also overtook a 'Keep Left' arrow. On a provisional licence 'L' plates should also be displayed. Reported for both offences.”