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Vehicle seized after report of rouge traders in Codnor.
Officers from Amber Valley Safer Neighbourhood Team were dispatched to a street in Codnor earlier this week following reports of suspected rogue traders. Officers spoke with several residents and provided advice on how to avoid rogue traders.
A pickup truck was located nearby, and after further checks, it was determined that the vehicle was not insured. The driver attempted to show officers a temporary day policy; however, it came into effect after they had been stopped by police...
The vehicle was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act, and the occupants were required to leave on foot.
Avoiding Rogue Traders Advice:
• Be cautious; if a trader knocks at your door, do not agree to on the spot house repairs without taking advice. Say 'no thank you' and close the door.
• Be wary of special offers. They will use tactics such as 'I am only in your area today and would need to do the work now'.
• Do not believe when told that guttering, roofing, gardening or paving work is in need of urgent repair – this may cause you to panic and allow the work to take place.
• Don't allow anyone to pressure you into agreeing to have work carried out. If you ask them to leave and they don't, they are committing a criminal offence - contact the police on 999.
• Do not make snap decisions. If you feel that any work needs carrying out on your property, take time to talk to family or neighbours before you make a decision.
• Don't ever go to a bank or cash point with a trader; legitimate traders would never do this!
If you have information about Rouge Traders or vehicles being driven without insurance, please report it to us via
• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/UWuao
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone – call us on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/E7Lmq 
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