Learner Driver in £70,000 Rolls-Royce Stopped by Police for Driving Without Insurance
A learner driver was stopped by police in east London for driving a £70,000 Rolls-Royce Ghost V12 without insurance. The incident occurred in Whitechapel, within the borough of Tower Hamlets, on Thursday.
The expensive vehicle (pictured) was seized by police.
Tower Hamlets Police officers spotted the notable luxury car and pulled the driver over. Upon speaking to the motorist, they discovered that the driver not only lacked insurance but also held only a provisional license. The vehicle, produced in 2012, boasts a powerful V12 engine and the Ghost model is a classic Rolls-Royce creation.
The car’s grille was found to be dented.
The Rolls-Royce was seized on Stepney Way, near the Royal London Hospital’s former outpatient department. The driver was subsequently sent to court.
Caption on a police X post.
A spokesperson for Tower Hamlets Police posted on X, formerly Twitter, stating, “One rather expensive car off to the pound and driver off to court.”
Commenters on the post by Tower Hamlets Police were shocked by the seizure of the vehicle.
Commenters on the police force’s social media post expressed shock at the seizure. Some were suspicious about how a driver without insurance and a full license could be driving such an expensive car. One commenter said cynically, “They’ll worm their way out of it like every other wealthy person.”
Commenters were suspicious of the driver.
Another user, seemingly familiar with the area, remarked, “Driving a motor like that on a provisional and no insurance in and around that area is just madness!” Analysis of the personalized number plate by MailOnline revealed the vehicle is taxed until April and has its MOT due in November. The car meets ULEZ emission standards.
One user was cynical about whether the driver would face consequences.
Last August, the Metropolitan Police had a dedicated operation that seized approximately 60 supercars in a single week across central London, with a combined value of around £6 million. Those vehicles, including Rolls-Royces, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Bentleys, were mainly seized because the drivers lacked insurance. The operation was conducted with Westminster City Council and the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB).
MIB’s head of enforcement Martin Saunders commented at the time, “Our message is clear: high-value cars are not exempt from insurance requirements.”
When approached for comment by MailOnline regarding the seizure of the Rolls-Royce in Tower Hamlets, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated, “We’ve nothing further to add to our local team’s tweet.”
