Driver fined for blowing nose

Michael Mancini, of Ayr, Scotland, said he put the handbrake on before wiping his nose but was asked to pull over by officers who were standing nearby.

He was told he was not in control of his vehicle and was handed a 60 fixed penalty and three points on his licence.

The 39-year-old, who runs a furniture restoration business, said: "I was absolutely stunned. I said to the officer 'You're joking, you're having a laugh'. I honestly thought someone was going to run out with a camera."