Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.
Hertfordshire Constabulary shared a video on social media of the incident, where the driver pulls out of a junction with the goal fully assembled on top of the vehicle.
The car is seen pulling over quickly after the police approach, with the frame visibly not properly secured.
The force said on social media: "While this clip may have made you laugh (or gasp!), there's a serious side. The goal was not secured properly and could have easily caused a collision.
"In the UK, driving with an insecure load is illegal and classed as dangerous. Serious cases can even lead to prison."
According to the police, the driver was docked three points from their licence and ordered to pay a £120 fine and a £48 victim surcharge.
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A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Police told The Sun that the incident took place on 12 May last year, at around 6.08pm in Borehamwood.
They added that the driver "recently attended court" where they were given the penalty.
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