The risks of driving with rubbish in your car have been highlighted by police.

Officers spotted the 'dangerous' amount of garbage in the footwells of someone's car.

The rubbish was even piled underneath the foot pedals, with just a tiny amount of clear space for the driver's feet.

Thames Valley Police Roads Policing unit tweeted a picture of the van, with the floor completely covered by fast food cartons, empty bags, McDonald's bags and crisp packets.

The driver was later arrested for an unrelated matter, the Mirror reports.

In the tweet, police said: "Stopped this in Marlow today. A tidy cab - a tidy mind. 

"This was so bad it was dangerous, rubbish under foot pedals. Points on licence and fine.

"Driver was arrested for an unconnected matter."

Many Twitter users were horrified by the mess, with one commenting: "That is truly disgusting, let alone dangerous. 

"I wouldn't want to get in it in fear of contracting something."

Trudie Bellamy said: "That’s disgusting, I have a moan at my hubby if there’s a few pieces of rubbish in the car." 

Others took more of a lighthearted approach, with one commenting: "Jesus wept. Two minor positives, he’s obviously not littering, and he does have a balanced diet with the sugar free can on the dash. 

"In all seriousness, that is beyond ridiculous."