A motorcyclist has been spotted riding through the city centre with a mattress on the back.
Passersby watched in astonishment as the person drove along Western Road in Brighton, near Preston Street, with a double mattress wedged in behind them.
The motorcyle had an "L" plate - indicating the rider holds a provisional licence.
Rebecca Guy, road safety manager for England at the The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, said: "All riders must ensure that their bike is loaded safely. It is illegal and dangerous to drive a vehicle that is overloaded or has an insecure load.
"As the rider you are responsible for ensuring that any load you carry is legal and safe, even if it was loaded by another person."
A picture of the overwhelmed moped was posted on local Facebook group Brighton People.
One commenter said: "It’s amazing what you can order on Deliveroo these days. Good job it wasn’t a king size. "
Driving with dangerous loads can result in fines or points on your driving licence.
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