A passenger of a stopped moped tried to run from police on the A419.

The vehicle was spotted travelling with a driver and a passenger, who was wearing shorts and flip-flops, by an armed response vehicle.

Wiltshire Specialist Operations say this attire “hindered his attempt to run away” from the Roads Policing Unit.

The bike was also without L-plates and was issued with a TOR (traffic offence report) after what they called a “near miss”.

Wiltshire Specialist Operations shared on their social media: “Great teamwork after ARV (armed response vehicle) spotted this moped 'two-up', without L plates, driving along the A419. 

“Pillion (passenger) was wearing shorts, and flip-flops which hindered his attempt to run away from RPU (roads policing unit).

“Driver issued a TOR, pillion dropped to a safe location. Near miss. Reported.”

To carry a passenger on a motorbike, the rider must have a full licence for that class of motorcycle and the pillion must wear a suitably constructed helmet that fits properly.

According to police they should also wear appropriate protective clothing.

The decision to carry a passenger remains with the rider, who is legally responsible for ensuring that the passenger is safely carried.