Police say it is worrying that there were so many defective cars

Officers and staff from the Vehicle Inspectorate mounted the operation on the road near Greenodd, where three teenagers died in a crash in March.

The high-profile of the latest fatal accident prompted Cumbria Police to mount a road casualty reduction operation in the area.

A total of 113 vehicles were stopped - six were prohibited from use because they were so dangerous, and 20 drivers were reported for offences such as using their mobile phone at the wheel, or not wearing a seatbelt.

In addition some drivers were ordered to have more minor defects repaired.

Potential accidents

Chief Inspector Julie McFee, who runs Barrow police station, says she was pleased that some dangerous vehicles were taken off the road.

But she said it was worrying there were that many on the road in first place as each potentially is an accident waiting to happen.

Gareth Lewis, 18, and Victoria Clarke, 15, both from Grange-over-Sands were killed along with 19-year-old Anthony Ramsden, from Ulverston in the crash in March.

The car, driven by Mr Lewis, crashed into a tree on the A590 as they headed towards Ulverston.

A fourth youngster was seriously hurt in the accident at Greenodd, between Kendal and Barrow-in-Furness.