Police seize £200k Lamborghini under tightened antisocial driving laws
Essex police have seized a £200,000 Lamborghini Huracan following reports of dangerous driving in Southend. The seizure was made under newly strengthened antisocial driving laws that allow for immediate confiscation of vehicles causing public distress.
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This highlights the practical application of updated police powers aimed at curbing reckless driving and public nuisance.
The Lamborghini Huracan seized by Essex police. Certain Huracan models are valued at above £238,000. Photograph: Essex Police/PA The Lamborghini Huracan seized by Essex police. Certain Huracan models are valued at above £238,000. Photograph: Essex Police/PA Police Police seize £200k Lamborghini under tightened antisocial driving laws Officers seize supercar in Southend after reports of it being driven at up to twice speed limit
Prefer the Guardian on Google Police have seized a Lamborghini potentially worth more than £200,000 under tightened laws introduced to crack down on dangerous driving.
Essex police confiscated the Lamborghini Huracan on Saturday afternoon after receiving reports of the supercar being driven dangerously in Southend. The car was travelling at speeds suspected to be more than twice the limit, police said.
“Antisocial driving can pose a danger to other people using the road and cause misery to residents,” a force spokesperson said.
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