A groom’s wedding day took an unexpected turn in Bury, Greater Manchester when police seized his £200,000 Lamborghini after discovering he was driving it without insurance. Despite pleas to “let him off” for the offence, given his impending nuptials, officers were unmoved and issued six penalty points on his license before taking the vehicle.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) road traffic officers stopped the driver after receiving four reports that the lime-green Lamborghini convertible had been speeding. Upon inspection, the officers discovered that the driver could not provide proof of valid insurance for the luxury sports car.
The police shared a lighthearted post on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the incident: “Four reports of this Lamborghini speeding in Bury. When stopped, the driver couldn’t prove valid insurance, but asked to be let off as it’s his wedding day. Had no confetti on hand, so we improvised and threw six points at the would-be groom instead. Car seized.”
This incident comes amid ongoing efforts by UK law enforcement to curb dangerous driving and uninsured vehicles. Just two months ago, Scotland Yard seized 60 high-end vehicles—including McLarens, Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, Ferraris, and Lamborghinis—following complaints of “boy racers” using London streets as their personal racetracks.
Special Inspector Geoff Tatman from the Metropolitan Police emphasized the importance of road safety, especially in densely populated areas. “The Met is working to put communities first, listening to and tackling their concerns,” he said, commending the “hard work and dedication” of special constables who give up their time to ensure public safety.
This crackdown on supercar misuse aligns with similar efforts led by Westminster City Council and the Motor Insurance Bureau, aimed at preventing dangerous driving and reducing noise disturbances in the capital. Council member Paul Dimoldenberg added, “People who think it is okay to use our roads as their own private racetrack are not welcome in Westminster. These results show our commitment to making our streets safer.”
As for the groom, he’ll need to sort out alternative transportation for his wedding—and insurance—before hitting the road again.
