A motorist described as lacking common sense has been pulled over by Hertfordshire Police after balancing a football goalpost on his car roof, with the entire incident captured on dashcam footage. The bizarre scene unfolded on the evening of May 12, 2025, in Boreham Wood, Hertfordshire, and has since gone viral, amassing over one million views on Facebook.
Dashcam Footage Shows Precarious Load
The video, shared by the police force, depicts an electric vehicle pulling out of a junction with a plastic football goal perched precariously on its roof. The goalpost sways back and forth as the car turns, wobbling dangerously before officers activate their emergency lights and pull the vehicle over. As the driver mounts the kerb, the equipment nearly falls off entirely.
Police Warning and Penalty
Hertfordshire Police joked on social media that the driver had scored an own goal, but emphasised the serious risks involved. A spokesperson stated that driving with an insecure load is illegal and can lead to a prison sentence in severe cases. Fortunately, the motorist avoided jail time but received three penalty points on their licence, a £120 fine, and a £48 victim surcharge.
The police force's Facebook post read: Own goal on the road! One driver landed themselves in trouble after carrying a football goal on top of their car. While this clip may have made you laugh or gasp, there is 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, so serious cases can even lead to prison. Stay safe and avoid a red card by securing all loads properly, keeping heavy items low and in the boot, not overloading, and tying roof loads front, back, and over the top.
Public Reaction Mocks Driver's Decision
Social media users were quick to criticise the motorist, questioning why the goal was not dismantled for the journey. One commenter remarked: Bet he wished he pulled out that road 30 seconds later. Another said: Those things pull apart in about three minutes and go straight in the boot. Why would you even do that? A third joked: Surely you only get three points if you win, while another added: Good job! No common sense.
A Hertfordshire Police spokesperson confirmed the incident: The vehicle was stopped on Monday, 12 May 2025 at approximately 6.08pm in Boreham Wood. The driver recently attended court and received three licence points, a £120 fine, and a £48 victim surcharge.
