A BANNED driver was caught out after police saw him trying to park -- but he could not get the vehicle in the space.

Burnley magistrates heard how Christian Bowles, 24, had never held a full driving licence -- even though he was a mechanic and was said to be obsessed with cars.

Bowles, of Crowther Street, Burnley, who is currently on incapacity benefit, admitted driving while disqualified and not having insurance.

He was bailed until May 27 for a pre-sentence report and the bench told him they were not ruling out custody.

The court was told the defendant claimed he did not know he was disqualified at the time, and may have been ordered off the road in his absence.