The Tesla Cybertruck was seized by Bury Police for being registered and insured outside the UK (Image: Bury Police)
has seized a that was being driven unlawfully on the UK roads.
Perhaps the most ambitious model company has ever produced, the is a fierce-looking that many consider as a dream car.
However, Bury Police highlighted that the is currently not road legal in the UK, with the motorist from Whitefield’s example being illegally registered and insured outside of the country.
They explained: “The driver was a permanent UK resident but the vehicle was registered and abroad which is prohibited in the UK.
“The Tesla Cybertruck is not road legal in the UK and does not hold a certificate of conformity.”
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The Tesla Cybertruck cannot be officially sold in the UK as it has not passed safety tests (Image: Getty)
Bury Police spotted the Cybertruck, which had been unofficially imported and insured outside of the UK, on Thursday and seized it under Operation Wolverine – a scheme used to target uninsured drivers.
In order to release their vehicle, the owner will need to prove ownership and correct insurance. However, this will be difficult to achieve since the Tesla Cybertruck has yet to go through the required safety tests to be road-legal in the UK.
As a result, if the owner is reunited with the Cybertruck, it is unlikely that they will ever be able to use it legally on the UK’s road network.
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In America, the Tesla Cybertruck sells for around £50,000 and can cover a range of 340 miles (Image: Getty)
Bury Police noted that there are a number of concerns preventing the Cybertruck from becoming road legal in the UK, including its safety.
They added: “Whilst this may seem trivial to some, legitimate concerns exist around the safety of other road users or pedestrians if they were involved in a collision with a Cybertruck.
“The vehicle was subsequently seized under S165 of the Road Traffic Act and the driver reported.”
Featuring a stainless steel body, some automotive experts have highlighted that the Tesla Cybertruck lacks the extensive number of crumple zones found on conventional modern cars.
These weak points are typically used to soften the impact of crashes, reducing the amount of G-force drivers experience and reducing the risk of pedestrians being killed if they are hit.
The Tesla was also the subject of a serious recall in the USA, currently the only country to officially allow Cybertruck sales, after a concern was raised over the accelerator pedal being jammed.