DRIVER power has led to the re-moo-val of a herd of potentially hazardous cows' on the M5.

A promotional gimmick with several bins disguised as black and white Friesians has beenbinned.

The firm behind the stunt has removed the bins - promoting recycling in a field between Junctions 21 and 22 - because inquisitive motorists slowing down to look caused tailbacks.

Dr David Gillett, sales and marketing director with waste containment firm Taylor, said none of his customers or staff had noticed delays.

But he added: "However, we received a number of e-mails notifying us of traffic slowing down in the area of the cowbins.

"We're most concerned to ensure our display doesn't give rise to a hazard and we removed the cowbins on Tuesday morning."

We received several comments from readers and website visitors after highlighting the problem last week.

Ben Smith said: "You could get out of Central London quicker than Aztec West, near Bristol.

"Traffic was crawling along, then, when you got past the bins, it was clear."

Paul Bailey said: "While recycling is importantperhaps they should chew over the scheme and come up with an udder idea."

Elizabeth Cooper said: "To have something in a field next to a motorway which distracts drivers to the extent of the cow bins is irresponsible - they were a moo-sance."

Not everyone objected, though - Carol Beer said: "I looked out for them, the same as I look out for the blue dinosaur, the camels and the Willow Man when going north.

"They bring a smile and a lift in what can be a dull journey."

And Richard Endericks said: "It has a serious side, helping to save the planet by recycling. If it slows the traffic down then that too will reduce CO2 emissions."

*Thanks for your comments - what do you think now the bins have gone?

*See this stroy and all the top local news in Thursday's Somerset County Gazette.