Cumbria Roads Police have reminded motorists that registration plates need to be spaced legally.

A number of drivers have been stopped and reported for illegal number plates on the M6 this morning.

In a tweet they said: "Registration plates need to be spaced legally.

"Rearranging them to form names or words can earn you a fine and see DVLA withdrawing the plate.

"Couple of drivers stopped and reporting this morning."