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Driver stopped in Tesla Cybertruck banned in UK. (BBC) [View all]
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz0lldd30xloA striking Tesla Cybertruck which is illegal to drive in the UK due to safety concerns has been seized by police in Greater Manchester.
Officers spotted the eye-catching vehicle, which carries a price tag of about £48,000, in Whitefield, Bury, and stopped the driver on Thursday night.
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In a social media post, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "Whilst this may seem trivial to some, legitimate concerns exist around the safety of other road users or pedestrians if they were involved in a collision with the Cybertruck."
It said the vehicle, which was registered and insured abroad, was confiscated and they had reported the driver, who is a UK resident.
Officers spotted the eye-catching vehicle, which carries a price tag of about £48,000, in Whitefield, Bury, and stopped the driver on Thursday night.
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In a social media post, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "Whilst this may seem trivial to some, legitimate concerns exist around the safety of other road users or pedestrians if they were involved in a collision with the Cybertruck."
It said the vehicle, which was registered and insured abroad, was confiscated and they had reported the driver, who is a UK resident.
The Tesla Cybertruck is not road-legal in the UK and does not hold a certificate of conformity.
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