A CAR was seized from what police described as an unlicensed driver.

Police conducted checks on a car which was seen being driven by a woman with a small child passenger in Weston on Portland.

The vehicle was seized by police at around 3pm today (Friday, March 8).

The driver was issued with a Traffic Offence Report.

A spokesperson for Weymouth and Portland Police said: "Checks were conducted on a vehicle seen being driven by a female with a small child passenger.

"These checks revealed that the driver was driving on a provisional driving licence only.

"The vehicle was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.

"The driver was issued with a Traffic Offence Report and will be dealt with by the courts."