Car with police markings seized on A33 for safety and tax breaches

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

Thames Valley Police seized a car painted to resemble a police vehicle on Reading's A33after finding it had no insurance, tax or MOT.

Thames Valley Police officers stopped a vehicle on the A33 in Reading that appeared to resemble a police car, complete with distinctive Battenburg markings along its side. Upon inspection, they found the car was being driven in a dangerous and illegal condition. The vehicle had no insurance, had not been taxed, and carried no valid MOT. Both rear wheels were missing wheel nuts, creating a significant safety hazard.

The car was seized under Section 165a and removed from the road on a recovery truck. A dog that was in the vehicle, which also had 'dog section' written on its side, was safely cared for by emergency services whilst its owner made arrangements to get home.

How it is being reported

• Copycat police car seized being driven illegallyThe car was seized in Reading after officers found it was being driven without any insurance or MOT.BBC Berkshire · 12 Oct, 14:13
• Car seized on A33 after police find no insurance, MOT or rear wheel nutsThames Valley Police seize an uninsured car on Reading’s A33 after finding no tax or MOT and missing rear wheel nuts; dog inside was safely cared for.Reading Chronicle · 11 Oct, 09:39

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Reading · A33

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