A DELIVERY driver was caught using his mobile phone at the wheel by police in Weymouth.

The driver was stopped by officers from Weymouth and Portland Police on Chickerell Road yesterday morning, according to the force.

Police say the man has been issued with a traffic offence report.

A spokesman for Weymouth and Portland Police said: "First vehicle stop of the day for the Neighbourhood Policing Team.

"A delivery driver has been issued with a Traffic Offence Report after he was witnessed using a hand held device whilst driving along Chickerell Road. The driver was reported."