Oxfordshire rider's motorbike seized for no licence or insurance

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

Thames Valley Police seized a Suzuki motorbike in Faringdon after stopping a rider who was allegedly travelling without a valid driving licence or insurance.

Officers from the Faringdon Neighbourhood Team made the stop, which was praised by Thames Valley Police's South Oxon and Vale of White Horse team. The force joked on social media about finding the 'next Valentino Rossi', referring to the legendary MotoGP rider. Officers said the motorcyclist had overlooked two key requirements for riding on the road: a valid driving licence and insurance.

The Suzuki motorbike was seized at the scene. The rider is expected to face action over the alleged offences.

How it is being reported

• Oxfordshire rider dubbed 'next Valentino Rossi' has bike seizedThames Valley Police seize Suzuki motorbike in Faringdon after allegedly stopping uninsured, unlicensed rider, joking about a future Valentino Rossi.Oxford Mail · 15 Oct, 07:55
• Oxfordshire rider dubbed 'next Valentino Rossi' has bike seizedThames Valley Police seize Suzuki motorbike in Faringdon after allegedly stopping uninsured, unlicensed rider, joking about a future Valentino Rossi.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Oct, 07:55

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Faringdon · Valentino Rossi · Suzuki

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