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A driver was stopped on the M11 with a fridge, mattress, and picnic table roped to their car roof, prompting police warnings and shocked reactions over the dangerous setup.
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Dopey driver straps fridge and table to car roof and is stopped on motorway

Andy Crick
Last updated: June 13, 2025 9:14 am
Andy Crick Published June 13, 2025
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A fridge and picnic table strapped to the roof of a tiny, silver Suzuki Swift. (Jam Press/Essex Police)
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A dopey driver strapped a fridge and picnic table to the roof of their car and was then stopped on a motorway.

A mattress was also tied on with a thin rope.

Officers pulled over the tiny, silver Suzuki Swift on a busy motorway.

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The motorist was reported for driving a motor vehicle in a dangerous condition.

It happened on the M11 which runs right through Essex, from South Woodford in north London, to Cambridge.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We didn’t realise we’d have to explicitly say this.

“But driving on the M11 with a fridge, a mattress and an outdoor foldable table all held by a very thin rope is not safe.

“Please don’t do it.”

A driver was stopped on the M11 with a fridge, mattress, and picnic table roped to their car roof, prompting police warnings and shocked reactions over the dangerous setup.
A fridge and picnic table strapped to the roof of a tiny, silver Suzuki Swift. (Jam Press/Essex Police)

They added: “This driver has been reported for driving a motor vehicle in a dangerous condition.

“Seriously though, road safety is no joke.

“Please, please don’t take a risk by putting yourself and others at risk.”

Locals reacted in shock to the foolish load, as reported on Need To Know.

Kim Guest quipped: “Was the fridge loaded with food for the picnic they were on their way too?

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“Essex Police spoil another family day out.”

Andy Bell said: “Well I bet that was a frosty conversation.”

Social media comment on the post of A driver was stopped on the M11 with a fridge, mattress, and picnic table roped to their car roof, prompting police warnings and shocked reactions over the dangerous setup.
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Dan Cockett joked: “You say it’s not safe but it hasn’t fallen off.”

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